Adam Bragenzer

Chucky has struggled mightily this winter with a couple of things, including the weather and his nagging inability to correctly pick winners in high school basketball games. Also, he got into a peck of trouble for gnawing on power lines for warmth. CLASS-A District at Richland Gull Lake Jackson (12-8) v. Grand Ledge (17-2):   These two have met twice this year and neither has been close, with GL winning by 19 and 20 points. In an effort to change their fortunes, the Vikings visit a spiritual healer before the game to cleanse themselves of bad thoughts. Sadly, the healer is a Grand Ledge graduate wearing a Comets jersey and this merely causes issues. PICK: GRAND LEDGE DISTRICT CHAMPION: GRAND LEDGE CLASS-B District at Olivet Charlotte (14-5) v. Western (3-16): In this first round matchup the Panthers race onto the court before the game showing off their plaque for winning the Area’s Best Student Section Award. The jubilation doesn’t carry over into the game, however, and they are quickly whisked out of the tournament. PICK: CHARLOTTE ROUND TWO- Charlotte (15-5) v. Northwest (17-2): In the second round, the Mounties receive a personal note from the Western girls that reads, in part,…

Isaiah Ingles, a 5'8 combo guard from Jackson County Western High School has signed to play at Spring Arbor University beginning in the fall of 2014. Ingles has amassed 1,240 career points through the first 11 games of his senior campaign including 206 three pointers made. Isaiah joins 6'5 forward Zach Baker (Northpointe Christian) and 6'2 sharpshooter Drew Zuidema (Northpointe Christian) as the newest members of the Cougar Basketball Family. Currently Isaiah is averaging 20.8 points per game to go along with 3.7 assists and 2.4 steals. He is shooting 43 percent from the field and 39 percent from 3-point range. Ingles, a four year varsity starter has averaged 17.2 points, 3.9 assists, and 3.4 steals per game over the course of his prep career. He was selected First Team All-Conference as a sophomore and junior and will make it a three-peat upon the completion of his final season. As a junior Isaiah was selected Bankhoops All-State Fourth Team and BCAM Honorable Mention. Bankhoops also voted him onto their Sophomore All-State Team. "Isaiah has a really good feel for the game. He can shoot from deep and can create his own shot as well as for others," commented SAU Head…