Boyne stormed out to a quick 7-point lead after the first quarter, setting the tone early. The Ramblers kept their momentum going, extending their lead to 15 points. But our Blazers didn't back down—we ended the half strong, scoring a quick 4 points in the closing minutes to cut the deficit to 11 at halftime.

The second half was a battle! The Blazers fought hard and closed the gap to within 5 points. Unfortunately, Boyne's physicality proved to be too much to handle in the end.

Night 2 of the Buckley Tournament didn't go as planned for the Blazers. The Marion Eagles' physical inside presence proved to be too much to handle, resulting in a tough loss. The Blazers now stand at 4-4 for the season.

Game Recap

Despite the loss, the Blazers showed grit and determination. Leading scorers for the night were:

• Jackson Shetler: 11 points
• Brendan Piechocki: 6 points
• Alex Bontrager: 6 points

Looking Ahead

The Blazers will regroup and get back into league play on Tuesday at home against the Boyne City Ramblers. We appreciate all the fans who made the trip to support us in the championship game. Your support means the world to us!

Let's bounce back stronger! 💪

Tonight, the Blazers started the Buckley Holiday Tournament with an exhilarating 54-53 victory over the Manton Rangers! The Rangers came out red hot early in the game hitting shots from wherever they wanted.

After being down by 15 at halftime, the Blazers mounted an incredible comeback, taking the lead in the final minutes. Their relentless defense sealed the deal, securing our first win of the new year!

Great team effort with 9/10 players scoring! Let's keep the momentum going! 

The Kalkaska Blazers secured a crucial away win against Farwell tonight, rebounding from last week's loss to Elk Rapids. The Blazers' defensive prowess was on full display in the first quarter, holding Farwell scoreless while putting up 14 points themselves.

Farwell rallied in the second quarter, matching the Blazers with 10 points, but Kalkaska maintained a comfortable lead at halftime with a score of 24-10.

The Blazers turned up the heat in the second half, dominating both offensively and defensively. They allowed Farwell only 8 points in the final two quarters, securing a decisive victory. The team shared the ball well with everyone scoring tonight  

This win brings the Blazers' record to an even 3-3 as they head into the Holiday Break. The team will return to action on January 3rd for the Buckley Holiday Tournament

In a highly anticipated conference matchup, the Elk Rapids Elks won against Kalkaska Blazers with a final score of 72-38. The atmosphere was electric as fans from both sides filled the stands, eager to witness the intense rivalry unfold on the court.

From the opening tip-off, the Elks came out firing on all cylinders. Their sharp shooting and relentless offense set the tone for the game, leaving the Blazers struggling to keep pace.

The Blazers fought valiantly to claw their way back into the game, but the ball just wouldn't cooperate. Shot after shot rimmed out, and the Elks capitalized on every opportunity, extending their lead with each possession.

The Blazers were lead in scoring by Jackson Shetler with 13 and Zachary Porter with 12. The Blazers are on the road next week heading to Farwell before going into the holiday break.

It was another great team effort by the Blazers tonight. With only a short preparation time to get ready to take on the Brethren Bobcats, the Blazers came out on fire, scoring 35 points in the first half while holding Brethren to only 14 points. The Blazers prevailed with a final score of 60-44. Leading scorers were Zachary Porter with 13 points, Cade Ponstein with 12 points, Hunter Semak with 10 points and Jackson Shetler with 10 points

In their opening game of the Northern Shores Conference, Cheboygan came out firing, outscoring the Blazers 20-13 in the first quarter. The Blazers stormed back in the second quarter, scoring 19 points to Cheboygan's 16, leaving them down by only 4 points at halftime. The Blazers took the lead several times in the third and fourth quarters, but Cheboygan refused to go away. With balanced scoring from their guards and strong shooting, Cheboygan managed to stay in the game. The Blazers were blessed with great scoring, with 8 out of 10 players scoring, but they just came up short. Unfortunately for the Blazers, Cheboygan hit some key shots and free throws late in the game to seal their first Northern Shores Conference win. Blazers were lead in scoring by Jackson Shetler (22), Cade Ponstein (10), Brendon Piechocki (9), and Zachary Porter (9). 

The Kalkaska Blazers kicked off their home opener with a thrilling victory against the Tawas Braves, with a final score of 70-45. The first quarter was a nail-biter, with the Blazers leading by just five points, 18-13.

However, the Blazers turned up the heat for the rest of the game, outscoring the Braves in every subsequent quarter. They added another 18 points in the second quarter, followed by a dominant 21-point performance in the third. The Blazers sealed the deal with an additional 11 points in the final quarter.

It was a true team effort for the Blazers, with every player on the 10-man squad contributing to the scoreboard. This unselfish play, focusing on ball movement and shared scoring, showcased the Blazers' strong team dynamics and set the tone for what promises to be an exciting season.