Tuscola County on a Friday

In the Mix 92.1 game of the week, Mike Keith scored 15 points off the bench to lead North Branch past Caro 62-44. Luc Bonner scored 14, including 12 in the second half, while Deane Baker added 10 for the Broncos. Andrew LaPointe led the Tigers with 10 points.

Birch Run defeated Millington 52-25. The Cardinals were led by sophomore Cameron Wilson's 13 points.

Reese beat Vassar 47-35 in GTC-West play. Josh Pickell led the Rockets with 11 points. Troy Hecht scored 12 in the defeat.

USA used a 22-9 third quarter to pull away from Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port and win the GTC-West showdown 60-46. The win keeps the Patriots tied with Bay City All Saints for first place. Brandon Bitzer scored 17 points for USA. Ryan Zimmer added 15, while Scott Fletcher scored 11 points.

Cass City defeated Deckerville 70-37. A decisive 29-8 second quarter put the game away for the Red Hawks. Chris Summersett led the charge with 20 points, while Justin Ketterer (17) and Austin Babich (12) also contributed in the victory.

Sandusky beat Mayville 40-38.

In girl's action, Whitney Fox had a double-double to lead Kingston past Akron-Fairgrove 47-33. Fox had 17 points, 12 rebounds, and six steals to pace the Lady Cards. Theresa Burkey scored 14 for the Vikings.

Amanda Faist scored 26 points to help Owendale-Gagetown post their second victory of the season. The Bulldogs beat Peck 40-38.

Caro ended their eight game losing streak by beating North Branch 45-37. Amanda Ellis scored 13 of her game-high 21 points in the second quarter to pace the Broncos. Lydia Koehler also added 17 points. Sarah Hueter scored 10 points in the defeat.

Birch Run beat Millington 65-39. Kayla Doshier led Millington with 22 points.

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