The Bulldogs dominated the final three quarters, outscoring Belding 51-19 to secure a 58-32 victory. Ionia had three players in double figures, led by Spencer Tooker with 20 points, while Henry Castle and Colt Piercefield contributed 11 points each. Brent Starks and Carter Starks added 4 points apiece, with Jaxson Palmer and Adam Kramer chipping in 3 points each. Wyatt Erridge rounded out the scoring with 2 points.

Ionia improves to 14-9 on the season and will face Portland on Friday at 7 PM in Portland for the District Championship.