The Chix were back in action Friday night to begin the new year with their OK Green home opener hosting the Grand Rapids Union Red Hawks.  The Chix got off to a fast start and didn't look back in this one, as the Chix led throughout the entire game.  The Chix led 17-5 after the 1st quarter and outscored the Red Hawks 15-2 in the 2nd quarter to lead 32-7 at halftime.  The Chix extended their lead in the 3rd quarter by 7 points, leading the game 48-16 going into the 4th quarter.  Both teams cleared the bench in the 4th quarter, getting all the players some playing time and the Chix closed out the game, winning 64-25.

The Chix were led by their dynamic duo of Junior BJ Walker and Senior Layne Risdon.  Walker scored 20 points, and grabbed 8 boards, while Risdon tallied 16 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and added 3 assists and 3 blocked shots.  Junior Owen Ver Steeg had his highest output of the season, scoring 9 points, by going 2-2 from 3-point territory.  Owen's twin brother Will Ver Steeg scored 6 points, while Junior Mickey Voss scored 5 points and blocked 3 shots.  Freshman Isaiah Boonstra chipped in with 5 points and grabbed 7 boards, while Junior Eli Walcott scored 2 points, 4 rebs, and 3 steals.  Junior Jacob Vera tallied a point to round out the scoring the Chix.  Freshmen Will Drnek and Junior Quincy Thome didn't score for the Chix, but they stuff the stats sheets in other areas.  Drnek dished 4 assists, grabbed 2 rebs & added 2 steals, while Thome grabbed 3 boards and added an assist and a steal.

The Chix are on the road for next week for both of their games.  On Tuesday, the Chix travel to Wyoming to play the Wolves.  Tip for the varsity contest should be around 7 pm.