BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school boys sports scene in the Bay City area for Feb. 19, 2025. Bay City area coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing lthomps2@mlive.com. Be sure to also check out our girls sports roundup.

BOYS BKB: HALE 53, WHITTEMORE-PRESCOTT 41

When in doubt, Hale can always get the ball to Sam Patten.

The senior playmaker always knows what to do with it.

Patten pumped in 33 points – his third consecutive 30-point performance – to power Hale to a 53-41 victory over Whittemore-Prescott in a North Star League crossover game.

“We didn’t quite play the way we wanted, but we got the result we were after,” Hale coach Andy Katterman said. “Our team is playing well and we’re peaking at a good time.”

Patten, who is averaging 22.3 points per contest, hit five 3-pointers and connected on 6 of 7 from the free-throw in his latest big game. He also added six rebounds as the Eagles (7-11) won for the fourth time in five games.

“Sam had another great game. He’s been fun to watch,” Katterman said.

Keigan Egresics came through with a 10-point, 12-rebound double-double for Hale while Jacob Shick pulled down nine boards. Whittemore-Prescott was led by William LaFranca with 13 points while Hunter Clayton scored 12 and Blaine Zuchnik 10.

BOYS BKB: AU GRES 55, CASEVILLE 46

Au Gres made the journey around Saginaw Bay, coming out on the other side to outduel Caseville 55-46 in a non-league matchup.

“We played with heart and determination,” Au Gres coach Chase Blackmore said. “We faced challenges and found ways to rise above. This is great motivation for the next one.”

Au Gres (9-9) led 33-26 through three quarters then closed out the win with a strong final stanza. Tyler Zaherniak pumped in 23 points in the win while Carson Ososki tallied 13 and Brennan Smolen 10.

Caseville was paced by Cameron Smith with 18 points and Jacob Geilhart with 14.

BOYS BKB: REESE 63, ALL SAINTS 48

Reese came out of the halftime lockerroom on fire, pulling away from Bay City All Saints for a 63-48 victory.

The Rockets (12-9) led 32-22 at the half then went on a 24-9 spree to take charge on the non-league matchup. Brady Benson kept the hot hand for Reese with 20 points. Luke Messing and Tre Johnson each scored 11 points and Ian Weldon added eight.

All Saints (8-13) was led by Arnell Somlar with 18 points and Kwamarion Mathews with 11 while Jack Wetters pulled down 17 rebounds. The Cougars saw their four-game winning streak come to an end.

BOYS BKB: AKRON-FAIRGROVE 64, CPS 57

Akron-Fairgrove is starting to play like a different team.

After enduring an 11-game losing streak, the Vikings have now won four of their past seven games while playing with a new flair. Less than a month after losing to Carsonville-Port Sanilac, the Vikings turned the tables for a 64-57 victory in their Big Thumb Conference Red rematch.

“Earlier in the year, I said we were young and needed to learn to close out games,” A-F coach Jason Lemon said. “Over the past few weeks, we’ve grown as a team, closed out some games and played with great energy. All the hard work they’ve put in is finally paying dividends.”

Akron-Fairgrove (5-14, 2-3) trailed 30-24 at the half but got a defensive spark from senior Jeff Diehl to turn the tide. Ashtyn Spencer ignited the offense with 24 points and Diehl added 12 in the comeback.

Blaine Abbott scored 18 and Justin Johnson 16 for CPS.

BOYS BKB: ITHACA 57, CASS CITY 50

Trent Patrick delivered an offensive outburst but it wasn’t enough for Cass City.

The Red Hawks bounced back from a slow start but couldn’t overcome Ithaca in a 57-50 non-league setback.

Patrick poured in 29 points behind six 3-pointers for Cass City (10-11), which trailed 10-3 after one quarter but closed to within 22-21 at the half. Bryson LeBaron scored 22 for Ithaca.

Bay City Area

Basketball Calendar

THURSDAY, FEB. 20

Boys Basketball

Alcona at Whittemore-Prescott, 7:30 p.m.

Beaverton at Tawas, 7:30 p.m.

Essexville Garber at Standish-Sterling, 7 p.m.

Gaylord at John Glenn, 7 p.m.

Lakeview at Harrison, 7:30 p.m.

Mio at Oscoda, 6 p.m.

Saginaw Swan Valley at Pinconning, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball

Alcona at Whittemore-Prescott, 6 p.m.

Au Gres at Hillman, 7:15 p.m.

Carsonville-Port Sanilac at Akron-Fairgrove, 7:30 p.m.

Oscoda at St. Helen Heston, 7:30 p.m.

Owendale-Gagetown at Bay City All Saints, 6 p.m.

Tawas at Rogers City, 7:30 p.m.

Unionville-Sebewaing at Saginaw Nouvel, 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEB. 21

Boys Basketball

Akron-Fairgrove at Caseville, 7:30 p.m.

Alma at Gladwin, 7:30 p.m.

Bay City All Saints at Peck, 7:30 p.m.

Bay City Central at Saginaw Heritage, 7 p.m.

Laker at Vassar, 7:30 p.m.

Hillman at Au Gres, 6 p.m.

Midland at Bay City Western, 7 p.m.

Mio at Hale, 7:15 p.m.

Reese at Cass City, 7:30 p.m.

Rogers City at Tawas, 7:30 p.m.

St. Helen Heston at Oscoda, 7:30 p.m.

Unionville-Sebewaing at Bad Axe, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball

Bay City Western at Midland, 7 p.m.

Clare at Pinconning, 7:30 p.m.

Gladwin at Sanford Meridian, 7:30 p.m.

Mio at Hale, 6 p.m.

Ogemaw Heights at St. Louis, 6 p.m.

Saginaw Heritage at Bay City Central, 7 p.m.

Shepherd at Harrison, 7:30 p.m.

Subject to change

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