Munising’s Trevor Nolan (right, white jersey) makes a move against a defender in the 86th Gold Medal Classic on April 7, 2025 at the Frank Rodman Community Club in Hermansville. (Adam Hinch/Daily Press)

HERMANSVILLE — Offense was on full display at the 86th Gold Medal Classic in Hermansville on Monday night as R Place of Spalding defeated the Morning Ballers 101-65. The game was tied at 18 early on but a 41-point effort from Ryan Sweeney including a dunk to cap things off was too much for the Ballers to overcome.

“It felt good to get the dunk,” Sweeney said. “I didn’t have one the last half of the college season and Dylan Plunger threw me a nice lob pass and I cashed in.”

R Place’s Nick Williams had 14 points and Plunger added 10.

Jeff Dibolt had 15 points for the Morning Ballers and Jason Davis added 13.

American Legion Post 340 picked up a 92-80 victory over Kakuk of Daggett. Austin Carlson led the way for Post 340 with 26 points, Mike Polfus added 20 and Matt Wagner had 13.

Jake Poetzl led the way for Kakuk with 30 points.

Meyer picked up a 64-60 win over the Thirsty Whale 64-60 in what was the closest contest of the night. Mason Trudeau had 15 points to lead the way for Meyer. Kevin Guiliani added 14 and Trevor Nolan had six points to go along with 12 assists.

William Kelly led the way for the Thirsty Whale with 21 points followed by Logan Paiolini who had 10.

The final game of the night was LL3J picking up a 64-48 victory over Got Milk of Daggett. Mike Polfus led the way with 14 points.

“I like getting to come out and play with my guys. I didn’t shoot the ball the best but its fun to get to come out here and just have some fun.

Nick Bal had 13 points for LL3J and Ben Synder had 11.

Jimmy Newlin led the way for Got Milk with 11 points.