RESULTS
Game 1, West Michigan Lakers loss in overtime.
Top Performer: Jaxon Halbert – 17 points and 15 rebounds
“We only had 5 players for our opening game. Owen Ross picked up his 4th foul in the first half. Jaxon Halbert picked up his 4th early in the 2nd half. Fought hard all night but fell on a buzzer beater in OT to lose by 2.” – Coach Halbert
Game 2, West Michigan Lakers vs. SYF, Loss, 75-70
Top Performer: Lucas Lyyski – 16 points and 7 rebounds
“SYF was a great matchup for us. They are very long and athletic. Our press caused them trouble down the stretch, cut their lead to 2 with 30 seconds to go but couldn’t close the deal.”
– Coach Halbert
Game 3, West Michigan Lakers vs. Wisconsin Playground, Win, 65-43
Top Performer: Grant Nyboer – 25 points; Carter Chase – 16 points; Blake Pederson – 5 assists
“Another great team effort with 18 assists.”
– Coach Halbert
Game 4, West Michigan Lakers vs. Michigan Titans, Win, 64-52
Top Performers: Eli Steffen – 19 points; Blake Pederson – 11 points and 5 assists; Jaxon Halbert – 11 points ans 6 rebounds
“Another great team effort on both offense and defense. Another game with 18 assists.”
– Coach Halbert
Game 5, West Michigan Lakers vs. Indy Heat Red, Win, 61-58
Top Performers: Eli Steffen – 26 points; Lucas Lyyski – 10 points
“Jaxon Halbert started off hot with 3 threes in the 1st half, then Eli took over. Owen Ross hit 2 pressure free throws with seconds left in the game. Great physical game.” – Coach Halbert
Game 6, Semifinal, West Michigan Lakers vs. Indy Ice, Win, 69-52
Top Performers: Eli Steffen – 19 points and 4 assists; Owen Ross – 15 points and 8 rebounds.
“Another hard fought game. Played the last 3:30 of the game with 4 players due to foul trouble and an injury to Owen. Sat in 2/2 on defense and ran our stretch offense and actually increased our gap.”
– Coach Halbert
Game 7, Finals, West Michigan Lakers vs. Camp Darryl, Win, 73-60
Top Performers: Eli Steffen – 25 points; Owen Ross – 14 points; Lucas Lyyski – 11 points and 7 rebounds
COACH’S QUOTE
“The core group of kids have been together since 8th grade and it shows. Incredible team chemistry and unselfishness. We’re a little different then other AAU teams where they concentrate on showcasing individual talent, while our focus is on the team, the team, the team. Not many AAUteams have multiple games with 18 assists and 6 kids in double digit scoring.” – Coach Halbert
“Tanner Weigerink and Lucas Lyyski were great additions and fit in immediately, both on and off the court.” – Coach Halbert