Manistee girls fall to Fremont in home finale

Turnovers and slow start doom Chippewas in 58-34 loss

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Manistee girls basketball team struggled with turnovers and a slow start, falling 58-34 to Fremont in their final home game of the season. The Chippewas were unable to find their footing offensively, trailing 18-4 after the first quarter.

Why it matters

This loss marks a disappointing end to the home schedule for Manistee's seniors, who were playing their final game on their home court. The team now looks to regroup ahead of the playoffs, hoping to start a 'whole new season' with a chance to advance.

The details

Manistee head coach Todd Kott acknowledged the tough start, saying the team 'started off with a bad taste in our mouth after that first quarter.' Despite settling down, the Chippewas were unable to recover from the early deficit and mount a comeback against Fremont.

  • The game took place on February 25, 2026.

The players

Todd Kott

The head coach of the Manistee girls basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“We started off with a bad taste in our mouth after that first quarter, but we settled down as much as we could but I don't think we ever found our footing tonight offensively.”

— Todd Kott, Head Coach (manisteenews.com)

What’s next

The Manistee girls basketball team will look to rebound in the playoffs, with their next game scheduled for Monday.

The takeaway

This loss serves as a disappointing end to the home schedule for Manistee's seniors, but the team now has the opportunity to start fresh in the playoffs and make a run towards a championship.