The Black River girls basketball team earned a 41-39 comeback victory over Byron Center Zion Christian on Friday. Trailing 21-20, the River Rats made a huge comeback to earn the victory. Senior Olivia Hayes had 20 points and 15 rebounds, including 10 points in the third quarter as the River Rats outscored Zion Christian 13-2 in the third.

We highlight how all the Muskegon-area volleyball teams performed during the first round of district tournament action on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.

HOLLAND - Holland High School cross country runner Noah Lambers was voted the Holland Sentinel High School Athlete of the Week. In the weekly reader poll, Lambers received 14,732 votes, which was 57% of the vote.

Holland Christian and Fennville will face each other in Thursday's Division 3 district final at 6 p.m. at South Haven. Meanwhile, Black River will play at Bloomdingdale in a Division 4 final. Here is a look at the semifinals: The Maroons earned the shutout at home.

It has been a tough year for Holland Christian, which has been in just about every game this season. Holland Christian trailed 28-14 before Eli Boyce threw a touchdown pass to Luke Michmerhuizen, pulling the Maroons within one score at 28-21.

COMSTOCK PARK - Facing the No. 1 8-man team in the state, and without its top quarterback, the road looked tough for the Fennville football team. It started rough as a fumble lead to a quick touchdown and NorthPointe Christian rolled to a 58-16 win over Fennville on Friday.

The Fennville boys soccer team defeated Watervliet 2-0, and with the win clinched the SAC Lakeshore Division Championship on Monday. Cesar Arredondo scored on an assist from Juan Porrez. Miguel Solis-Salazar also added a goal for Fennville.

"It felt great to have our leader back in the fold with Ben Peterson back and well," Fennville coach Richard Roth said. "Bangor came out punching and we had to recover from a lull but our young men pulled together and did a great job responding after some adversity.

The Fennville boys soccer team defeated Saugatuck 3-1 in their rivalry showdown on Wednesday at Saugatuck. Juan Porrez led Fennville with two goals. Armando Sanchez also added a goal. Emanuel Guzman was credited with two assists.