Yale boys basketball team wins MHSAA Division 2 district title

Bulldogs ride 30-0 scoring run to defeat Croswell-Lexington Pioneers

Feb. 28, 2026 at 2:48am

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The Yale High School boys basketball team defeated the Croswell-Lexington Pioneers 54-28 in the MHSAA Division 2 district final on Friday, February 27. The Bulldogs went on a dominant 30-0 scoring run that spanned three quarters to overcome an early deficit and secure the victory.

Why it matters

This win advances Yale to the regional semifinals, where they will face Goodrich. The Bulldogs' impressive comeback and decisive victory showcases their resilience and ability to make key adjustments during the game to take control.

The details

After Croswell-Lexington took a 16-8 lead midway through the second quarter, Yale responded with a 9-0 run to close the half. The Bulldogs then opened the third quarter with a 21-0 surge, including three 3-pointers from the Kohler brothers, to pull away. Yale's stifling defense held the Pioneers scoreless for nearly 20 minutes of game time during the decisive run.

  • At the 5:21 mark of the second quarter, Croswell-Lexington took a 16-8 lead.
  • Yale immediately called a timeout and closed the half with a 9-0 run.
  • The third quarter was scoreless until the 4:22 mark, when Jackson Kohler hit a 3-pointer to give Yale the lead.
  • Croswell-Lexington's scoring drought ended with 6:37 left in the fourth quarter.

The players

Jackson Kohler

The leading scorer for Yale with 22 points.

Max Noll

The top scorer for Croswell-Lexington with 17 points.

Landon Kohler

Jackson's brother, who also hit a 3-pointer during Yale's third-quarter run.

Shane Slanec

A Croswell-Lexington player who scored a reverse layup to give the Pioneers their largest lead of the game.

Oliver Nelson

A Yale player who hit a 3-pointer at the end of the first half to cap the Bulldogs' 9-0 run.

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What’s next

Yale's regional semifinal matchup is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, at North Branch High School.

The takeaway

Yale's dominant 30-0 run showcased their ability to make key adjustments and take control of the game, overcoming an early deficit to secure a convincing victory in the district final. This win sets up an intriguing regional semifinal matchup against Goodrich as the Bulldogs continue their postseason run.