MUSKEGON, MI – The girls basketball regular season is in its final stretch, with several Muskegon area teams vying to cross the finish line for a conference championship and the top seed for the upcoming district tournament.
Before the postseason begins, let's take a look at some Muskegon area girls basketball teams that are trending in the right direction and present the latest MLive Muskegon Girls Basketball Power Rankings.
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Featured teams
Muskegon (15-4)
On Tuesday, the Big Reds defeated Grand Rapids Union 65-12 to win the OK Green Conference championship. The win over the RedHawks was the team's 10th straight win and has remained red-hot since the beginning of January. The regular season will conclude with matches against Wyoming (16-4), Grand Rapids West Catholic (18-1) and Traverse City Central (15-4).
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Grand Haven (17-4)
The Buccaneers bounced back from close losses against state-ranked opponents Rockford and West Ottawa with blowout wins over Caledonia (60-37), Jennison (76-29) and Grandville (77-32). . Following a season-ending injury to GVSU's Emersen Berndt, Grand Haven's new rotation appears to be solidifying in time for the team to qualify for the district championship. They will conclude the regular season with a trip to East Kentwood (17-3) on Friday.
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Kent City (15-4)
The Eagles have won 10 straight games, including hard-fought overtime wins over Hart (52-46) and Grant (62-55) last week. With the improved play of underclassmen like Kensington Freeland, Laney Hoffman, Alyssa Miller, and Mila Morien, and the steady production of fourth-year standout Maddie Gears, Kent City will be a strong contender for anyone it will face this postseason. We are in a position where it will be a very difficult matchup.
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Ludington (12-6)
The Orioles played through a tough non-conference schedule early this season and appear to be on the upswing with eight straight wins, including an impressive 38-19 victory over Benzie Central. They will look to close out the regular season with wins against Orchard View (4-13) and Fremont (15-3), extending their winning streak to double digits.
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Fremont (15-3)
The Packers remain in first place in the Western Michigan Conference Lakes Division with five straight wins, including recent wins over Shelby (69-45) and Whitehall (53-37). They travel to Mason County Central (15-4) on Wednesday night, followed by games against Manistee (8-10), Ludington (14-6), Fruitport (5-14), They will then face Grand Rapids-Ottawa Hills (4-4). 15).
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Muskegon Area Girls Basketball Power Rankings
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10. Western Michigan Christian (13-4)
T8. Spring Lake (12-6)
T8. Central Mason County (15-4)
T6. Grant (13-4)
T6. Ludington (14-6)
5. Fremont (14-3)
4. Heart (14-4)
3. Kent City (15-4)
2. Grand Haven (17-4)
1. Muskegon (15-4)
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