Muskegon girls basketball wins MHSAA Division 1 title

Lumen Christi's Kenna Hunt leads team to first state championship

Mar. 21, 2026 at 10:13pm

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The Muskegon girls basketball team won the MHSAA Division 1 state championship, defeating Detroit Renaissance 34-29 on Saturday, March 21. Lumen Christi's Kenna Hunt scored the game's final 18 points to lead her team to their first state title.

Why it matters

This is a historic win for the Muskegon program, which has never before won a state championship. The victory also marks the first MHSAA title for Lumen Christi and their star player Kenna Hunt, who took over the game in the final minutes to secure the championship.

The details

Muskegon trailed Detroit Renaissance for most of the game, but a late surge led by Kenna Hunt allowed them to score the final 18 points and come from behind to win the Division 1 state title. Hunt's dominant performance in the closing minutes was the difference-maker in the close contest.

  • The MHSAA Division 1 girls basketball state championship game was played on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

The players

Kenna Hunt

The star player for Lumen Christi who scored the game's final 18 points to lead her team to their first MHSAA state championship.

Muskegon girls basketball team

The Division 1 state champions who defeated Detroit Renaissance 34-29 to win their first ever MHSAA title.

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What they’re saying

“Kenna really put the team on her back in the final minutes and willed us to the championship. I'm so proud of her and the entire team's effort today.”

— Lumen Christi Head Coach

What’s next

Lumen Christi and the Muskegon girls basketball team will be honored at their respective schools and in their local communities for their historic championship runs.

The takeaway

This thrilling state title game showcased the incredible talent and determination of high school athletes in Michigan. Kenna Hunt's heroics in the final minutes demonstrated the impact a single player can have in delivering a championship to their school.