The first quarter saw Bad Axe take leads of 6-1 and 8-4, but in the end, the lead was five at 14-9. Maddie Jordan scored four points in the quarter as four Hatchets found the scoresheet.

However, the Hatchets' defense stood strong in the third quarter, holding Cass City to five points while Bad Axe scored 11. "We got after our guys about defense in the third quarter," Glaza said.