By By ERIKA PICKLES / Niles Daily Star
KALAMAZOO CENTRAL-Niles lost another close game Tuesday night against Kalamazoo Central 64-61.
The Vikings were led by Tom Robson who had 19 points, which included five three pointers.
Nick Etzcorn was back in the line up for the Vikings scoring 10 points and adding five rebounds. Brandon Thomas and Kelby Jemison also had five rebounds.
The Vikings commited 25 turnovers in the game.
Niles attempted to make a three pointer with one second left that would have sent them into overtime, but the shot was unsuccessful.
The Vikings JV and freshmen teams also suffered losses to Kalamazoo Central Tuesday.
The Vikings take on Sturgis at home Friday night. Game time begins at 7:30 p.m.
NILES 61
Pete Brandstatter 6, Nick Etzcorn 10, Ben Hansen 5, Kelby Jemison 4, Nate Orr 2, Nate Parks 2, Scott Quaye 1, Tom Robson 19, Brandon Thomas 2, Lavette Walker 8, Paul Wreggelsworth 2. Totals: 20 16-21 61
KALAMAZOO CENTRAL 64
LaRue Briggs 5, Andre Smith 12, James Babiasz 1, DeKieth Frazier 6, David Felton 4, Corey Person 10, Mikel Isaac 11, Aaron Brooks 9, Glyn Hawkins 6. Totals: 21 17-29 64
Niles 17 34 47 61
Kalamazoo Central 13 32 45 64
Three-point baskets: Robson (N) 5, Smith (KC), Person (KC), Brooks (KC). Total fouls: Niles 22, Kalamazoo 22. Fouled out: None. Varsity records: Kalamazoo 4-8, Niles 5-7. J.V. score: Kalamazoo 81, Niles 62
Bridgman…68
Brandywine…38
Brandywine's basketball team was defeated by Bridgeman Tuesday night 68-37 in Lakeland Conference play. The loss now brings the Bobcats to 0-7 in the conference 1-11 overall. Bridgman now stands in a three way tie with a 6-1 record (see related article).
Adam Prescott gave the Bobcats 13 points for the night. DJ Elrod brought in nine and Justin Ely had six for Brandywine.
Craig McNees had 20 points for Bridgman. Tyler Weaver had 15 and Dan Kunde had 10.
Brandywine hosts River Valley Friday night at 7:30 p.m.
BRIDGMAN 68
Todd Hendricks 1 0-0 2, Matt Haughey 2 0-0 5, Dan Kunde 4 1-2 10, Shawn Smith 2 0-0 4, Dan Ponegalek 0 0-0 0, Tyler Weaver 6 2-2 15, Jeremy Padgett 0 3-5 3, Nevin Schaller 0 0-0 0, Nate Lyman 3 3-4 9, Craig McNees 9 2-3 20. Totals: 27 11-16 68
BRANDYWINE 37
Alex Newman 0 0-0 0, Matt Wieger 0 0-0 0, Brett Shoemaker 1 2-4 4, Matt Beaver 1 1-4 3, Bill Bussey 1 0-0 2, Mike Nagy 0 0-0 0, Kyle Low 0 0-0 0, Justin Ely 2 1-2 6, D.J. Elrod 3 1-4 9, Adam Prescott 5 0-0 13, Zach Bennett 0 0-0 0. Totals: 13 5-14 37
Bridgman 13 28 49 68
Brandywine 6 16 28 37
Three-point baskets: Kunde (B), Weaver (B), Haughey (B), Prescott (BR) 3, Elrod (BR)2, Ely (BR). Total fouls: Bridgman 18, Brandywine 17. Fouled out: Lyman (B), Bennett (BR). SJ.V. score: Bridgman 73 (Nick Sweet 16), Brandywine 46 (Chris Hall 12).