It was the best of times and it was the worst of times, all in about a half-hour's time. The Lakers were shot out of a cannon to start the game against Harbor Beach, even leading by double digits partway through the first quarter and sinking a circus-like and acrobatic buzzer-beater. But from the last second of the first quarter through the first two minutes of the third quarter, the Lakers were unable to connect on a single shot.

The Pirates took advantage of the Lakers' misfortunes and early foul trouble, eliminating a 17-9 first-quarter deficit to lead at halftime 24-17 and 33-24 entering the final quarter of play. Harbor Beach was led by Benson Harper's 19 points and Skiler Kruse coming off of the bench and adding 10. Lakers were led in tandem by Layton Krohn and Graham Shepherd, each with eight points. After the first quarter, the Lakers made just four total shots in the final 24 minutes of play.

Harbor Beach now improves to 20-3 on the season and makes their first district final appearance in four seasons. The Pirates' last district championship came 12 seasons ago in 2013.