Paw Paw, Plainwell earn split; Galesburg-Augusta, K-Christian, Schoolcraft all victorious

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On a busy Friday night that saw conference play take to center court, the wins proved to be magnificent for teams from around West Michigan. The Paw Paw boys and Plainwell girls came out victorious, as both Red Wolves and Trojans teams went head-to-head. Elsewhere, the Galesburg-Augusta girls scored another one-possession win, besting Martin in overtime, the Kalamazoo Christian girls bested Constantine, and the Schoolcraft Eagles defended their home court with a 19-point win over Parchment.

Why it matters

High school basketball is a beloved part of the community in West Michigan, and these conference matchups showcase the talent and competitiveness of the local teams. The results of these games can impact playoff seeding and momentum heading into the postseason.

The details

In the Paw Paw vs. Plainwell matchup, the Red Wolves boys dominated 67-38, while the Trojan girls came away with a late basket to win 53-51. The Galesburg-Augusta girls scored a 40-38 overtime win against Martin, the Kalamazoo Christian girls bested Constantine 51-38, and the Schoolcraft Eagles defeated Parchment 55-36.

• The regular season will come to a close in two weeks time for boys basketball while girls basketball will have an additional week of play before district action begins.