GRAYLING — Kirtland Community College continued the basketball season with a pair of closes losses.
The women’s team lost 78-72 to Kellogg Community College, putting Kirtland’s record at 1-2.
Mariah Ellis (Millington) led the Firebirds in scoring with 18 points, while Kayla McCoy (Mesick) scored 15.
Elly Sexton (Brethren) put up 10 points and 10 rebounds, while Alyssa Kiel (Mancelona) added 12 points.
Kirtland’s women host three games in the next week, bringing in Wayne County CC on Tuesday, Glen Oaks CC on Saturday and Grand Rapids CC next Monday.
The Firebird men’s team fell 81-77 to Kellogg CC. Kirtland now sits at 0-4.
Sophomore Troy Jenkins (Jacksonville, Florida) led Kirtland with 25 points and eight rebounds, and Dominique Ramsey (Detroit) added 20 points.
Kirtland hosts Wayne County CC on Tuesday and Grand Rapids CC next Monday.