IM edges McBain to advance to state semifinals
LAKE CITY — Iron Mountain defeated McBain 53-50 on Tuesday to advance to the MHSAA boys basketball Division 3 state semifinals.
The Mountaineers (18-0) will face Schoolcraft (19-1) at 12:30 p.m. Eastern time Thursday at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Schoolcraft advanced with a 59-47 win over Grand Rapids Covenant Christian.
The Mountaineers built a lead in the second half against McBain and fought off a late rally to preserve the win. A free throw by senior Foster Wonders gave Iron Mountain a five-point advantage with 11 seconds remaining before McBain managed to score at the buzzer.
For complete game coverage, see Wednesday’s edition of The Daily News.
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