Girls see their eight game win streak snapped with 35-25 home loss to Lakeview

The Marshall HIgh School girls' varsity basketball team had their lowest point total of the season Friday night as they saw their eight game winning streak snapped with a 35-25 home loss to division rival Lakeview. The loss was Marshall's first in the SMAC East this season as a victory would have given them the division title. This week, the girls travel to Benton Harbor on Thursday, Feb. 19 and the following week play at Mattawan on Feb. 24 before closing out the regular season at home against Sturgis on Friday, Feb. 27.

Number three-ranked Kalamazoo Central beats Marshall, 69-53

The Marshall High School boys' varsity basketball team kept the game close in the first half Thursday against number three ranked Kalamazoo Central and trailed by two at the half. But, the Maroon Giants' defense forced several Redhawk turnovers at the start of the third quarter and opened up an 11-point lead. Marshall regained their composure and pulled to within six points late in the game, but ended up losing, 69-53, after the Giants hit several free throws down the stretch after the Redhawks resorted to fouling. This week, Marshall plays at Coldwater on Tuesday, Feb. 17 and will be home on Friday, Feb. 20 against Lakeview.

Marshall boys' fall at Harper Creek, 52-48

The Marshall High School boys' varsity basketball team lost their second SMAC East game of the season Friday night, losing at divisional rival Harper Creek, 52-48. Next up for the Redhawks is a Tuesday night clash against Albion at MHS. Photos starting clockwise from upper left: Joe Jeffreys puts a shot up in the lane; B.J. Konkle converts the layup; Jamar Wimberly goes for the steal.

Girls' beat K-Zoo Central, 58-49

The Marshall High School girls' varsity basketball team won their seventh straight game to improve their season mark to 13-2 with a 59-48 victory over visiting Kalamazoo Central on Thursday night. Emily Nielsen and Danielle Hicks each scored 20 points in the winning effort. Clockwise from top left: Kaitlin Frazier stretches for the offensive rebound; Haley Dalzell puts up the three-pointer; Emily nielsen hits the lay up for two of her 20 points; Danielle Hicks puts up the baseline jumper.