Written Saturday March 19th at 3:20 PM
The West Bloomfield Lakers have had a ton of success in winning State crowns. First it was football and now they have won their first ever State title in Girls Basketball.
The Lakers beat Hartland 51-42 on Saturday afternoon in the Division One State finals. They earned their 25th win and the State crown as well. It was the program's first State final since 1989.
Coach Darrin McAllister is in his first season with the program has done a great job leading the program to a Red title and a deep postseason run.
Indya Davis had 17 points while Sydney Hendrix had 12 points for West Bloomfield.
Amanda Roach led Hartland with 21 points.
The Lakers controlled tempo from the start and was dominant throughout the game.
West Bloomfield did not make the postseason because of COVID-19 protocol last season. They fell to Hartland in the regional semifinals in 2019 and also in 2020. It was clearly on the mind of those especially who played in that game at Walled Lake Western on that day.
The Lakers lose Myonna Hooper and others to graduation but returns four starters in both Davis sisters and the Hendrix sisters. Destiny Washington has really emerged and could fill that fifth starter roll next season for West Bloomfield.
The Lakers could be right back in East Lansing next season.
Congrats to Coach Darrin McAllister and the Lakers.
Stay tuned to OAA Now for the latest on this developing story.
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