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VARSITY HOCKEY
Bay Reps win holiday tournament

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The Reps are all smiles after winning the Big Rapids tournament for the second straight year over the weekend. Courtesy photo
The Bay Reps celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday by winning the Big Rapids Tournament, played at Ferris State University in the R.L. Ewigleben Sports Complex over the weekend. The Reps, defending champions of the annual tournament, remained undefeated for the season with a 2-1 win over Wyandotte Roosevelt in the title game played on Saturday.

The Reps scored first with a goal by Ben Polomsky (TCC) early in the second period; Garrison Waugh (Elk Rapids) was credited with the assist.

Wyandotte tied the game midway through the third period. Polomsky notched his second goal three minutes later putting the Reps ahead for good and securing the tournament trophy. Judd Lawson (SF) was in the Rep net with 15.

The Reps reached the finals with an 8-5 win over Monroe St. Mary CC on Friday. Quentin Derwin (KL) scored early in the first period, assisted by Will Fournier (SF) and Cam Altonen (Elk Rapids). Monroe scored three minutes later, and the first period ended in a 1-1 tie. The Reps scored five times in the second period with goals coming from Fournier, Drew Hardy (SF), Andrew Bankey (SF), Cam Newman (SF) and Kaleb Miller (SF). Monroe scattered in three goals, giving the Reps a 6-4 lead after two periods on the ice. Miller scored his second goal in the third, Aaron Ackerson added the final Rep goal to secure the win and advance to the championship game. Waugh earned an assist in the game, Mack Barnard (Elk Rapids) manned the Rep net tallying 11 saves.
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The Reps (3-0) take to the road with a game at Alpena on Friday, then return to Centre Ice on Saturday to skate against Grosse Pointe South, with the puck drop scheduled for 3:00 p.m.

VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL
Lady Elks drop season opener at home

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Lauren Bingham with a layup. Photo by Kim Eardley Photography
The young Lady Elks varsity basketball squad struggled in their season debut against visiting Glen Lake on Tuesday evening, falling 51-13.

Just two players were on the court from last year’s district championship team, senior Shelby Scott and sophomore Monika Gregorski.

“We started four sophomores and a senior tonight,” said Elk varsity girls basketball coach Mike Brown. “The first few games before Christmas we will use to figure out what will work and what we need to adapt too.”

The Elks had just nine players suited up, one senior, one junior, six sophomores and a freshman. Two players were out for the game.

The Elks led to start the contest as Glen Lake was penalized with a technical foul on their uniforms before the opening tipoff. The Laker away uniform sported a black number outlined on a black jersey, violating the different color rule. Scott sank both technical foul free throws for a 2-0 Elk lead and the ball to start the game. The Lakers held the Elks scoreless for the rest of the opening quarter, taking a 13-2 lead. In the second quarter the Elks were held to a single bucket from Mary Gregorski, the first half ended with the Lakers ahead 29-4.

The Elks opened the third with a quick basket on a turnaround lay in by freshman Laura Bingham. Glen Lake added 16 points to their total. Monika Gregorski ended the quarter with a layup at the buzzer to set the score at 45-8 in favor of Glen Lake. The inexperienced Elk squad did not give up despite falling behind, the young team continued to look for openings and drive to the basket, drawing fouls from the Lakers to start the fourth quarter in the bonus. Scott dropped a three from the top of the arc; Sarah Zamaites and Scott both sank a free throw to give the Elks five points in the fourth. Scott finished the game with six points. The Elks made just 4-12 free throws.

The first game under their belts, Elks will have almost two weeks of practice before taking on Leelanau St. Mary’s on Monday, December 16 at home. 

Look for the Lady Elk basketball preview in next week’s Elk Rapids News.
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The ERHS Dance Squad performs at halftime of the girls varsity basketball game against Glen Lake. Photo by Kim Eardley Photography