Jackson High School Wins First Girls Basketball Title

For the first time in school history, Jackson Lumen Christi's girls basketball team stood on the court at Breslin Center as state champions.

The Titans defeated Pewamo-Westphalia 52-36 on Saturday, breaking open a tied game with a dominant fourth quarter performance. Sophomores Kenna Hunt and Lucy Wrozek led the charge, combining for 12 of the team's 16 points in the final period and refusing to let their historic moment slip away.

"We've dreamed of this ever since we were freshmen," said senior forward Paige Lefere. The dream seemed distant just three years ago when the program had never reached a semifinal, but this year's team believed they could rewrite that story.

Hunt finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, while Wrozek added 14 points. Their fourth quarter explosion included a perfect 4-for-4 shooting performance from the field and clutch free throw shooting when it mattered most.

The game remained tight through three quarters, exactly the kind of pressure moment this team had faced all season. Coach Scott Stine, who previously led Ypsilanti Arbor Prep to three state titles, saw his team's composure shine through when the stakes were highest.

"When we get into that moment I have complete confidence in them, because they've been there and done that," Stine said. His arrival at Lumen Christi brought championship expectations, and the players embraced the challenge of becoming the first girls basketball team to deliver.

Why This Inspires

This wasn't just about one game or one trophy. Senior wing Lily Ganton, a three-sport athlete, called this team "something special" because of how the coaching staff pushed every player to reach their potential.

The victory also created lasting memories for the Muskegon community, which packed Breslin Center to watch their Big Reds make their own history with a Division 1 championship. These breakthrough moments show young athletes across Michigan that programs can transform when players believe in each other and coaches who believe in them.

Meanwhile, Pewamo-Westphalia's seniors like Elly Bengel, who scored 12 points in the final, walked away grateful for a 26-3 season that brought them within reach of their own championship dreams.

The Titans finished 25-3, capping a season that turned decades of near-misses into one unforgettable night of celebration.