The Rockridge Rockets claimed their sixth Macomb-Western Holiday Tournament title in the last 11 years, and second consecutive, taking a 66-59 decision over the West Hancock Titans Saturday night. The Rockets blitzed the Titans with a 26-point first quarter, eventually placing four players in double figures in points. This was

Tournament host Macomb entered the 3rd Place game as a theoretical underdog, having been awarded the 4th seed and facing Peoria Christian, who had received the 2nd seed.  The game started very close, with the Chargers of Peoria Christian leaving the first quarter with a 13-12 lead over the Bombers. 

The tournament waited until Game 24 of the final session to see the first overtime game this year.  Illini West’s Ethan Carlisle drained a buzzer-beater three to tie the game at 51 and send it into the extra period.  The Chargers capitalized on the new life and used it to

This year’s Consolation bracket had an even matchup in the title game between the Brown County Hornets and the Canton Little Giants.  Nearly every statistical measure (rebounds, turnovers, points in the paint, and second chance points) were nearly identical between the two teams in this contest.  The Hornets shot more