Bronson Holds Off Union City in Boys Basketball Finale

Vikings secure fourth place in Big 8 Conference with 62-48 victory

Feb. 27, 2026 at 11:31am

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The boys basketball regular season came to a close in the Big 8 Conference, with Bronson defeating cross-county rival Union City 62-48 to lock up fourth place in the final standings. Warner Wotta led all scorers with 17 points for Bronson, while Union City was paced by Micah Payne's 14 points.

Why it matters

This game marked the end of the regular season for both teams, with Bronson securing a top-4 finish in the conference standings. The win sets up postseason matchups next week in the MHSAA Boys Basketball Tournament, where Bronson and Union City will face off against other district opponents.

The details

Bronson's victory was powered by strong scoring performances from Warner Wotta (17 points), Joe Fair (12 points), and Owen Losinski (11 points). Union City was led by Micah Payne (14 points), Liam Payne (13 points), and Nolan Chard (12 points), but fell short in the regular season finale.

  • The boys basketball regular season ended for Big 8 Conference teams on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
  • Bronson and Union City will open MHSAA Boys Basketball Tournament play next Wednesday, February 26, 2026.

The players

Warner Wotta

Led Bronson with 17 points in the game.

Micah Payne

Scored a team-high 14 points for Union City.

Bronson

The Bronson Vikings secured fourth place in the final Big 8 Conference standings with the win.

Union City

The Union City Chargers finished the regular season with a 6-16 overall record and 5-9 in the Big 8 Conference.

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What’s next

Bronson and Union City will face off against other district opponents next Wednesday, February 26, 2026 in the semifinals of the Division 3 District at Centreville High School. The winners of those games will play for the District title next Friday, February 28, 2026.

The takeaway

This game marked the end of the regular season for both teams, setting the stage for their postseason matchups in the MHSAA Boys Basketball Tournament. The win solidified Bronson's fourth-place finish in the Big 8 Conference standings, while Union City looks to rebound in the district tournament.