Wildcats Didn’t Hold Back

by Mari Radtke
The Royals girls traveled to Inwood on Friday February 20 for the district semis in the regional tournament. It didn’t go well for the Royals. The Wildcats jumped out to a strong start and didn’t look back. Their defense held the Royals to long scoring droughts through the game. Royals’ scoring was held to single digits in all 4 periods of play. The game final was 53-22 and was the Royals basketball finale for the 2026 season.
West Lyon freshman Belah Kramer dropped in 16 points to top the Wildcats’ scoring. She supported the effort with 5 rebounds and 2 steals. Junior Ava Carolan followed with 14 points including 6 outside points and sophomore Taya Christie added 9 points to the team total. She rebounded 8 with 2 offensive boards, a blocked shot and a steal. Junior Kaitlyn Ter Wee boarded 7 with 2 offensive and a blocked shot. No Royals stats are available at press time.

Royals Advance to District Championship

by Mari Radtke
The MMCRU Royals’ 81-45 win over the Woodbury Central Wildcats suggests it was a walk-in-the-park game for the Royals. Woodbury Central gave the Royals a tougher win that most this season. It was a strong first half, particularly the second period that sealed the big spread for the host Royals. Halftime score was 50 Royals and 18 Wildcats. The point spread in the third quarter triggered the continuous clock.
There are no Woodbury Central stats available at press time.
Senior Royal Kamden Bork hit for 22 points including 5 of 5 free throws. He was also responsible for 4 rebounds and a steal. Senior Wyatt Alesch drilled 15 points with 9 from outside. Junior Josh Peterson put in 12, often positioned for a rebound when it fed to him for an easy up. Peterson’s value under the basket added 6 rebounds. His 4 blocked shots and 2 steals made it a tough night for the Wildcats. Senior Brayson Mulder rebounded 4 and stole 2.
The Royals hosted Sibley-Ocheyedan for the District Championship following their upset over South O’Brien on Thursday February 19. The Championship game was played at Marcus on Monday February 23 at 7:00pm.