The Chix hosted the Rockford Rams in the nightcap of the Zeeland Christmas Classic.  After Rockford opened the game by scoring 8 of the first 12 points, the Chix would go on a 10-0 run to take a 14-8 lead.  The Rams would score the next 5 points, but the Chix ended the 1st quarter strong to lead 21-17.  In the 2nd quarter, the Rams and Chix would go back and forth, and at halftime, the game was tied 34-34.  In the 3rd quarter, the Rams stepped up the defensive pressure and got very hot from 3-point range knocking down 5 long-range shots to take a 50-42 lead heading into the 4th quarter. Rockford would build onto their lead and pull out the 67-55 victory over the Chix.

Leading the way for the Chix was the duo of Junior BJ Walker and Senior Layne Risdon.  Walker would score 22 points on 8-13 from the floor and 6-6 from the FT line.  Walker added 7 rebounds and a blocked shot.  Risdon had a strong overall game, stuffing the stats sheet with 21 points, including 3-6 from 3-point territory.  Risdon would add 7 boards, 6 assists, and 3 steals.  Junior Jacob Vera hit a couple of 3-point shots in the game and scored 7 points.  Vera also grabbed 4 rebounds.  Freshman Will Drnek and Junior Owen Ver Steeg scored 2 points, while Junior Quincy Thome knocked down a Free Throw to round out the Chix scoring.

The Chix are back in action on Thursday at 6 pm as they take on the Chargers from Covenant Christian in the Zeeland Christmas Classic.  All games on Thursday will be played at Zeeland West High School.