There's no place like home for Springport, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They took down the Reading Rangers 69-50 on Friday. Given the Spartans' advantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 152nd, while the Rangers are ranked 686th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Springport got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jake Kregel out in front who went 5 of 8 on his way to 12 points along with six assists and five rebounds. Kregel also posted a block, marking his first of the season. Tucker Wiginton was another key player, going 6 for 10 en route to 13 points.
Kregel wasn't the only one working in the assists department: Springport was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Reading only posted ten assists.
When it comes to explaining why Reading lost, don't look at Brayden Wright. Despite the final result, he went 9 of 12 on his way to 25 points and five boards. Another player making a difference was Carter Bassage, who went 7 for 14 en route to 16 points.
Spartans
| 01/24/25 vs Reading | 69-50 |
| 01/14/25 vs Concord | 55-49 |
| 01/09/25 vs Bronson | 60-45 |
| 12/19/24 vs Maple Valley | 80-43 |
| 12/13/24 vs Stockbridge | 49-47 |
| + 3 more games |
Springport's win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-2. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.6 points per game. As for Reading, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-13.
Springport will face off against Union City at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Union City is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.5 points per game this season. As for Reading, they will take on Bronson at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Reading is facing Bronson at the right time seeing as Bronson is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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