The Chix traveled to Lansing to play the Waverly High Warriors on Tuesday evening.  The Chix started off the game hot from long distance, knocking down 4 three-point shots in the opening quarter, but Waverly was even hotter and the Warriors led 28-17 at the end of the 1st Quarter.  Waverly extended their lead in the 2nd Quarter up to 15 points, but the Chix ended the quarter by scoring the last 6 points and trailed 45-36 at the half. 

In the 3rd quarter, the Chix continued to trim the Warrior's lead, and only trailed by 2 points, 56-54 going into the final period.  In the 4th Quarter, the lead went back and forth between the 2 teams.  The Chix took the lead and then extended it to 5 points midway through the quarter, but the Warriors fought back and had a 3 point lead with under a minute to play.  Caleb Claerbaut knocked down a big 3-point shot to even the game at 72.  But Waverly held the ball for a last shot and knocked down a couple of Free Throws with 2 seconds to play to take a 74-72 lead.  The Chix final attempts to tie the game came up short and the Chix fell 74-72. 

The Chix showed great heart as they made the big 2nd half comeback.  The team was led by Junior BJ Walker and Senior Layne Risdon, who both recorded double-doubles in the game.  Walker scored 35 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, handed out 4 assists, and added 2 steals.  Risdon scored 18 points, added 13 boards, and dished out 3 assists along with 2 steals.  Sophomore Caleb Claerbaut added 8 points and 6 boards, while Junior Will VerSteeg scored 5 points and added 3 assists.  Junior Quincy Thome chipped in with 4 points on the evening.

The Chix are back in action this Friday night at the Coop as the West Ottawa Panthers come and pay a visit. Freshmen tip at 4 pm, JV at 5:30 pm, and the Varsity at 7 pm.  Come to the game dressed in your favorite Christmas gear and help cheer on the Chix!