SCOTTVILLE - The Mason County Central Spartans girls used a big first quarter to open up a lead on their way to an impressive 59-50 West Michigan Conference crossover victory over Lakes Division-leading Fremont on Wednesday.
The Spartans jumped out to a 21-12 lead after the first eight minutes of play, expanding that lead to 38-25 at the half. The Packers closed the gap in the third quarter, pulling within five points late before Mallory Miller hit a three just before the third quarter buzzer to give the Spartans a 50-42 edge heading into the final frame.
Miller led Mason County Central with an 18-point night. Eva Hradel added 13 points, and Riley Mast chipped in with 10. Fremont’s Riley Chase led all scorers with 19 points on the night.
Mason County Central (16-4) hosts Hesperia on Friday night. Fremont (15-4) will return home to face Manistee on Friday night.
