The Marshall girls basketball team secures a crucial league victory by defeating Pennfield 46-39, placing them at 6-3 in conference play and still in contention for the league title. Abigail Griffith leads Marshall with 11 points, supported by Emily Dingee with 10 points. Pennfield's Emilee Klacking scores 16 points and 10 rebounds in a resilient effort. In other Friday games, Gull Lake defeats Battle Creek Central 41-28, Harper Creek wins against Hasting 46-29, and Portage Central triumphs over Lakeview 48-36.

By the Numbers
  • Marshall's conference record: 6-3
  • Abigail Griffith's leading points for Marshall: 11
  • Emilee Klacking's points and rebounds for Pennfield: 16 and 10
  • Gull Lake's record: 11-5
  • Battle Creek Central's record: 10-5
State of Play
  • Marshall is still contending for the league title at 6-3 in conference play
  • Other Friday game results: Gull Lake 41, Battle Creek Central 28; Harper Creek 46, Hastings 29; Portage Central 48, Lakeview 36
Bottom Line

The Marshall girls team's league victory places them in contention for the title, with solid performances from Abigail Griffith and Emily Dingee leading to this crucial win.