Lions roll Faith Christian in MACS opener; Springfield Christian, Troy Bethany roll
LAKE ORION — There was little drama for Lake Orion Baptist in its Michigan Association of Christian Schools Division I state tournament opener.
The Lions’ boys basketball team rolled over visiting Clinton Township Faith Christian, posting a 62-42 triumph to advance to Friday’s second-round sectional game against Temperance Stateline Christian.
Lake Orion Baptist will face the second-ranked Patriots on Friday on the road at 7 p.m.
The Lions (8-8) were paced by senior guard James Noruk, who pumped in 24 points. Sophomore Mark Dewar added 14 points, 10 rebounds, four steals and four assists and sophomore Jason Noruk supplied six points and nine rebounds for Lake Orion Baptist.
The Lions led 17-5 after the first quarter and 33-16 at the half. Lake Orion Baptist held a 29-26 edge in the second half.
Faith Christian (4-14) was paced by Austin Ray with 16 points and Jacob Belloli with 12 points.
MACS-DIVISION II
CLARKSTON SPRINGFIELD CHRISTAIN 50, MILFORD WEST HIGHLAND CHRISTIAN 36: Springfield Chrstian posted this 14-point victory in the first round of the MACS Division II state tournament Tuesday at home.
The Eagles will face Adrian Berean Baptist in the second Friday at 8:30 p.m.
NON-LEAGUE
TROY BETHANY CHRISTIAN 55, ADRIAN BEREAN BAPTIST 40: Daniel Sprankle scored 15, Mark Bishop added 12 points and Ryan Woodman scored 11 as the Bruins wrapped up the non-league portion of their regular season schedule with this 55-point home win over the Bobcats.
Ryan Helinski scored a game-high 17 points, and Jeff Jordan finished with 16 points for Berean Baptist.
Troy Bethany Christian will face Rochester Hills Christian in the Michigan Association of Christian Schools Division I state tournament Friday night at Clarkston Springfield Christian 7 p.m., while Berean will play host Springfield Christian at 8:30 p.m. in a MACS Division II game.
With the loss, the Bobcats fell to 16-10 on the season. The Bobcats next game will be in the quarterfinals of the MACS Tournament on Friday against Springfield Christian.
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