Gobles wins first conference title in 25 years

Kalamazoo-area boys basketball team ends long drought with victory over Galesburg-Augusta

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Gobles boys basketball team captured its first conference championship in 25 years with a 54-46 victory over Galesburg-Augusta on Friday. Carter Crippin led the way for Gobles with 25 points, including six made 3-pointers, while Aden Newberry added a double-double. The win keeps Gobles unbeaten in conference play, and they can clinch the title outright with a victory on Monday.

Why it matters

Gobles' conference title is a significant accomplishment for the program, as they had not won a conference championship in a quarter-century. The victory highlights the team's strong season and the development of their young talent, which could portend future success for the Tigers.

The details

In the win over Galesburg-Augusta, Crippin caught fire in the third quarter, draining four 3-pointers to spark an 18-point frame for Gobles. Newberry also controlled the paint with a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds. Gobles led 15-8 after the first quarter and 23-21 at halftime before pulling away in the second half.

  • Gobles won the conference title on Friday, February 14, 2026.
  • Gobles can clinch the conference title outright with a win at Martin on Monday, February 17, 2026.

The players

Carter Crippin

A Gobles player who scored a game-high 25 points, including six 3-pointers, to lead his team to the conference title.

Aden Newberry

A Gobles senior who recorded a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds in the conference championship win.

Giovonni Evans

A Galesburg-Augusta player who scored a team-high 15 points in the loss.

Patrick Armock

A Galesburg-Augusta player who added 10 points and 7 rebounds in the game.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

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The takeaway

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