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Kalamazoo Today
By the People, for the People
Schoolcraft girls, Battle Creek Central boys fall short in revenge bids
Kalamazoo Christian and Kalamazoo Central earn repeat victories over rivals
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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On a night that seemed primed for revenge, the Schoolcraft girls and Battle Creek Central boys were unable to exact payback against their respective rivals. The Schoolcraft girls lost a late lead to Kalamazoo Christian, falling 35-33, while the Battle Creek Central boys were routed again by Kalamazoo Central, 85-46.
Why it matters
High school basketball rivalries often produce intense, back-and-forth matchups, and these games were expected to be no different. The inability of Schoolcraft and Battle Creek Central to get revenge against their foes highlights the competitive nature of these programs and the challenges of defeating a team that has your number.
The details
In the girls game, Schoolcraft and Kalamazoo Christian were tied at 14 at halftime, but the Comets rallied late, getting a go-ahead basket from Elli VanDusen with just 3.4 seconds left to secure the 35-33 victory. On the boys side, Kalamazoo Central jumped out to a 52-20 halftime lead and cruised to an 85-46 win, handing Battle Creek Central their second lopsided defeat of the season.
- The Schoolcraft girls and Kalamazoo Christian were tied 14-14 at halftime on Friday, February 14, 2026.
- Elli VanDusen hit the go-ahead basket for Kalamazoo Christian with just 3.4 seconds left in the game on Friday, February 14, 2026.
- Kalamazoo Central held a 52-20 halftime lead over Battle Creek Central on Friday, February 14, 2026.
- Kalamazoo Central defeated Battle Creek Central by a final score of 85-46 on Friday, February 14, 2026.
The players
Elli VanDusen
A player for Kalamazoo Christian who hit the go-ahead basket in the final seconds to lead the Comets to victory over Schoolcraft.
Kalamazoo Central
The high school basketball program that defeated Battle Creek Central for the second time this season, winning 85-46.
Battle Creek Central
The high school basketball program that was seeking revenge against Kalamazoo Central but was instead routed for the second time this season.
What they’re saying
“We knew Schoolcraft would be a tough opponent, but our girls showed a lot of heart to battle back and get the win in the end.”
— Elli VanDusen, Kalamazoo Christian Player
“Kalamazoo Central is just a really talented team, and we couldn't find an answer for them tonight. We'll have to go back to the drawing board and get ready for our next game.”
— Battle Creek Central Coach
The takeaway
These games highlight the competitive nature of high school basketball rivalries, where teams are constantly seeking to gain an edge over their opponents. While Schoolcraft and Battle Creek Central were unable to get revenge this time, the close nature of the Schoolcraft-Kalamazoo Christian game and the lopsided score of the Kalamazoo Central-Battle Creek Central matchup suggest these rivalries will continue to produce exciting, hard-fought contests in the future.
