Pewamo-Westphalia girls basketball tops Cass City in state quarterfinal

Pirates advance to state semifinals for the first time since 2019 with 55-33 win

Mar. 18, 2026 at 3:34am

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The Pewamo-Westphalia girls basketball team defeated Cass City 55-33 in a Division 3 state quarterfinal game on Tuesday, March 17. The win sends the Pirates to the state semifinals, their first appearance at that stage since winning the state championship in 2019.

Why it matters

Pewamo-Westphalia's girls basketball team has had a strong winter season, with the boys basketball team also winning a state championship and the competitive cheer squad capturing a state title. The girls' quarterfinal win continues this momentum and marks an important milestone for the program.

The details

Led by Elly Bengel and Adrianna Eklund, who each scored 10 points, the Pewamo-Westphalia girls basketball team defeated Cass City 55-33 in the Division 3 state quarterfinal. Peyton Eklund added 9 points for the Pirates, who improved to 25-2 on the season with the victory.

  • The quarterfinal game was played on Tuesday, March 17, at Millington High School.
  • The Pirates will face Roscommon in the state semifinals at noon on Thursday, March 19, at Breslin Center.

The players

Elly Bengel

A key player for the Pewamo-Westphalia girls basketball team, scoring 10 points in the quarterfinal win.

Adrianna Eklund

Also scored 10 points for Pewamo-Westphalia in the quarterfinal victory.

Peyton Eklund

Contributed 9 points to the Pirates' 55-33 win over Cass City.

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What’s next

The Pewamo-Westphalia girls basketball team will face Roscommon in the Division 3 state semifinals at noon on Thursday, March 19, at Breslin Center.

The takeaway

Pewamo-Westphalia's girls basketball team has had an impressive winter season, with the quarterfinal win over Cass City marking the team's first state semifinal appearance since 2019. The Pirates' success this year comes alongside state championships for the school's boys basketball and competitive cheer teams, showcasing the strength of the athletic program.