Lady Trojans, Prospector Men advance to consolation title games

 FRENCHTOWN - The Drummond Girls held serve while Granite Boys stepped up to claim a big tournament win. Girls Varsity Drummond 43, Valley Christian 28 The Lady Trojans got of the gate fast and finished strong as they held off a charging Valley Christian in the semifinals of the consolation bracket. Drummond's early lead was highlighted by tough defensive play that got them out to a 14-5 first-quarter lead. The margin would increase and eventually return to 10 late in the game, but Drummond clamped down for the win. Should Victor win, they can challenge either losing team in the Granite-Seeley finale as they have yet to play either squad. If Drummond claims the consolation crown, they would need the Lady Prospectors to defeat the Lady Blackhawks to force a play-in game Monday. SCORING Valley Christian - 5/5/6/12 - 28 Drummond - 14/10/8/11 - 43 Valley Christian - Kelly 6, Bell 4, DeGroot 4, Gedney 6, Harvey 8 Drummond - Williams 3, Hauptman 7, Struna 5, Perry 4, Nelson 6, Parke 6, Wagner 4, Parsons 8  Boys Varsity Granite 47, Victor 31 The Prospectors put it all together Saturday morning, earning a 16-point win over Victor with solid shooting and good defense. Andrew Tallon led Granite with 13 points with Hayden Mason adding 11 and Cavan Babbitt 10. The Prospectors advance to the Consolation Bracket championship this afternoon at 5 p.m. against Seeley Swan. Regardless of who wins the championship game between Drummond and Darby (8:30 p.m.), the Prospectors can challenge them to a playing game Monday if the beat Seeley. If the Blackhawks are victorious, they can only challenge Drummond and would Darby to claim the crown. SCORING Victor - 8/6/9/8 - 31 Granite - 16/8/14/9 - 47 Victor - Rockwood 5, McLane 3, Parks 1, Crosbie 6, Varner 16. Granite - Pitcher 1, Babbitt 10, Tallon 13, Mason 11, White 3, Metesh 9