Plymouth Christian edges Lutheran Northwest in regional semifinal

Crusaders' season ends despite strong scoring efforts in close loss

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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A tense Division 3 girls basketball regional semifinal was played in Clawson, where Plymouth Christian edged Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest 60-55 on Monday night. The Crusaders' season ended despite strong scoring performances from Addison Troska, Keaira Spiehs, and Paige Macavage, while freshman standout Lauren Scott and senior Riley Pilat powered Plymouth Christian into the regional final.

Why it matters

This game represented a nail-biter between two talented teams with high stakes, as the winner would advance to the regional final. Lutheran Northwest had hopes of returning to the Division 3 state championship game, but their season ultimately came to an end in the close loss.

The details

In the closely contested matchup, Plymouth Christian was led by the strong performances of freshman Lauren Scott and senior Riley Pilat, who helped power the team to the 60-55 victory over Lutheran Northwest. The Crusaders got significant scoring contributions from Addison Troska, Keaira Spiehs, and Paige Macavage, but it wasn't enough to overcome Plymouth Christian in the end.

  • The regional semifinal game was played on Monday, March 9, 2026 in Clawson, Michigan.

The players

Plymouth Christian

A high school basketball team that defeated Lutheran Northwest in the Division 3 regional semifinal game.

Lutheran Northwest

A high school basketball team that had their season end with a close 60-55 loss to Plymouth Christian in the Division 3 regional semifinal.

Lauren Scott

A freshman standout player for Plymouth Christian who helped lead her team to victory.

Riley Pilat

A senior player for Plymouth Christian who contributed significantly to the team's win over Lutheran Northwest.

Addison Troska, Keaira Spiehs, Paige Macavage

Key players for Lutheran Northwest who had strong scoring performances in the losing effort.

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What’s next

Plymouth Christian will advance to the Division 3 regional final on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

The takeaway

This close playoff game between two talented teams highlights the competitive nature of high school basketball in the Clawson area, with Plymouth Christian emerging victorious to keep their championship hopes alive.