BENZONIA - The Benzie Central High School girls varsity basketball team finished the regular season with a home win against Leland, 55-45.
“We played great defense,” said Benzie head coach Sarah Ross. “We rebounded well and our overall intensity was at a terrific level all game.”
Leading the team were Mariah Hanson with 19 points and eight rebounds, and Abbey Clasen with 11 points, six rebounds and four steals.
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For the seniors, the win marked the end of their final home and regular season with the Huskies, who look to make a deep run in the upcoming playoffs.
“It was a great way for our seniors, Katelyn Nordbeck, Katherin Hill, Emma Husoey, Charlotte Warsecke and Mariah Hanson, to end their regular season,” Ross said. “We had a great home crowd and we appreciate the community support.”
Benzie’s postseason run will begin in districts at 5:30 p.m. today at Ludington. The Huskies will face Manistee.
