Zeeland East Athletics
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Boys Varsity Basketball
Game Summaries & Headlines.
7.0 months ago @ 9:52PM
- Game Date
- Feb 6, 2024
- Score
- : 66.00
WYOMING HIGH SCHOOL: 48.00
The Chix hosted the Wyoming Wolves on Tuesday evening. Wyoming jumped out to a quick 6-0 lead to start the game, but the Chix bounced back, scoring the next 7 points to take a 7-6 lead midway through the first quarter.. The Chix continue their strong play to end the quarter and led 17-10 after 1 quarter of play. In the 2nd quarter, the Chix fought cold shooting & turnovers and led by the slimmest of margins, 28-27 at halftime. In the 2nd half, the Chix scored the first 9 points of the 3rd quarter and pulled away in the 4th quarter to win the game, 66-48.
Individually for the Chix, Senior Layne Risdon came just short of a triple-double, with 23 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 blocked shots Junior BJ Walker also scored 23 points, knocking down 13-15 shots from the free throw line. Walker added 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals, Junior Jacob Vera added 6 points and while fellow Junior Will Ver Steeg chipped in with 5 points in the win.
The Chix are back in action Friday night as they host their cross-town rivals, the Zeeland West Dux. The Varsity Ladies team kick off the evening at 5:30 pm. A Girls/Boys Unified game is scheduled for 6:45 pm and the Boy Varsity teams take the court at 7:30 pm. Get to the game early and enjoy some great Zeeland basketball this Friday evening.