HOUGHTON — Kingsford turned in a strong defensive effort for a 52-24 win over Houghton in boys basketball Thursday.

The Flivvers were led by Brody Kopp’s 13 points, all in the first quarter.

“It was good team defense and a good road victory,” said Kingsford coach Dan Olkkonen. “We had a lot of people involved on offense and everyone got involved for us defensively.”

Nick Nora added 11 points, including nine in the second quarter as the Flivvers took a 37-13 lead into the break. Cole Bracket chipped in eight points and Zach Person scored seven.

Even with Kingsford’s defensive pressure, the Gremlins had no free throws.

The Kingsford JVs won 71-34, led by Cole Myllyla’s 20 points and Isaac Nash with 14.

Kingsford (3-1) is at West Iron tonight.

Kingsford 16 21 8 7 — 52

Houghton 4 9 9 2 — 24

KINGSFORD: Nora 11, Carollo 4, Kopp 13, Weber 5, Bracket 8, Person 7, Larson 2, Bilgreen 2. FT: 8-12. F: 8. 3-point FG: Nora, Kopp.

HOUGHTON: Dueweke 6, Ruotsala 6, Ryynanen 2, Yoon 2, K. Primeau 2, D. Primeau 6. FT: none. F: 12. 3-point FG: Ruotsala 2.