ELSIE - It took an extra session, but a late 15-foot jumper in overtime was enough to propel Belding over the Panthers in Friday's District Championship 59-58. Alma (13-9) led through the whole first half and had a lead as late as the third quarter before Belding (8-13) began to make a run. The Redskins were led by 31 points by senior Garrett Strotheide and the late game-winner by Kole Hart and a go-ahead bucket by Dylan Carl with 18 seconds left.
Alma was paced by the 6-8 sophomore Carl, who had 25 points, 20 rebounds, six blocks and five assists. Seniors Curtis Doyle, Jay Green, and Matthew Young all played their final basketball games in a Panther uniform Friday.
Alma was paced by the 6-8 sophomore Carl, who had 25 points, 20 rebounds, six blocks and five assists. Seniors Curtis Doyle, Jay Green, and Matthew Young all played their final basketball games in a Panther uniform Friday.