The Chix were back in action Saturday night in the Zeeland East Holiday tournament final playing the Ludington Orioles.  The first quarter went back and forth, but the Chix scored the last 5 points of the quarter to lead 17-13.  The Chix scored the first points of the 2nd quarter and led by 9, 22-13.  The Orioles continued to battle and ended the 2nd quarter on 12-3 run to lead 33-31 at halftime.  Ludington made eight three-point shots in the first half.

The second half was hard-fought by both teams.  Ludington took a 9 point lead late in the third quarter before Luke Gruppen hit a 3 point shot to close the gap at 6 points after the 3rd quarter.  The Chix continued to battle, and got the deficit down to 2 points late in the game, but were not able to take the lead, and the Chix fell 57-53.

Trip Riemersma scored 22 points.  Nate Claerbaut added 15 points while Brandon Claerbaut added 5 points, six rebounds, and six assists.   Trip Riemersma and Nate Claerbaut were named to the all-tournament team.

The Chix take their 3 and 2 record on the road for the first time this season as they travel to Mona Shores on Tuesday, January 7.