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Oscoda defeats Alcona in round one of Districts

Oscoda junior Brayden Mallak shakes hands with Alcona senior Damion Stewart after the Tigers lost round one of Districts.

Alcona, Mich. — The Alcona Tigers hosted the Division 3 – District 69 teams in playoffs. Up first, Alcona faced undefeated Oscoda. The Owls defeated the Tigers twice during the regular season. Seniors Damion Stewart and Antavius Mikazes led the charge for Alcona, scoring six points each in the first half. Oscoda junior Gabe Kellstrom carried the load from deep making three 3-pointers in the second quarter to help the Owls jump out to a 21-17 lead at halftime.

Oscoda junior guard Brayden Mallak was kept quiet until the second half when he put up 13 points in the third quarter. The Tigers tried to stay in it sending the Owls to the charity strike in the fourth, but Kellstrom made 4-7 free throws in the quarter helping Oscoda win 50 to 30 improving to (21-0) and advancing to the District Semifinal on Wednesday against Roscommon at 6 p.m.

Oscoda Points:
Gabe Kellstrom – 19 (Five 3-Pointers)
Brayden Mallak – 16
Gavin Lueck – 6
Owen Franklin – 5
Jacob Post – 4

Alcona Points:
Antavius Mikazes – 12
Damion Stewart – 6
Pierce Bilbey – 3
Josh Kilbourn – 3
Mason Clark – 3
Aiden Wrobel – 2
Hunter Clark – 1