Burris, Burnside lead teams to wins in West Michigan All-Star Classic

Western Michigan Christian teammates London Burris and Omari Lewis played against each other Wednesday night in the West Michigan All-Star Classic with Burris' Blue team winning an 89-88 thriller at Muskegon Community College's Bartel's Rode gymnasium. The contest featured recent high school graduates from around West Michigan.

Tribune Staff

Muskegon

Jun 16, 2011

The Gold team held an 88-84 with 50 seconds remaining when Burris — who scored 10 of his 19 points in the final five minutes — scored and was fouled. He completed a three-point play and then stole the inbounds pass and hit Muskegon’s Courtney Hill for the game-winner.

Lewis, who scored 10 points for the Gold in the first half, finished with 12.

BURNSIDE SHINES IN GIRLS GAME

Grand Haven’s Lindsey Burnside was a force in the paint throughout the evening in the West Michigan Girls Basketball All-Star Classic, also held at Muskegon Community College’s Bartels-Rode gymnasium.

The 6-foot Burnside grabbed 12 rebounds in her Gold team’s 61-51 victory.

Fremont’s Makenzie Hall was the Gold team’s leading scorer, as she finished with 13.