The Chix hosted the Holland High Dutch in the nightcap of Friday varsity night.  The Chix took a 12-7 lead after the Q1 and the Chix extended their lead to 7 points at halftime, 25-18.  In the 3rd quarter, the Dutch started chipping away at the Chix lead, and the Chix held a narrow 2 point heading into the 4th quarter, 36-34.  The  Dutch continued their strong play, tying the game at 40 with about 5 minutes to play.  But the Chix finished the game on a 15-5 run and the Chix won 55-45.  With the win, the Chix level their overall record at 6 wins and 6 losses on the season.  In OK Green conference play, the Chix have a  3-1 record.

Leading the Chix offense were Senior Layne Risdon and Junior Will Ver Steeg.  Risdon scored 17 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, 7 on the offensive end of the floor while VerSteeg scored 12 points, dished out 3 assists and added 2 steals.  Junior BJ Walker scored 9 points and grabbed 4 rebounds, battling foul trouble most of the game.  Junior Jacob Vera tallied 8 points and grabbed 4 boards, while Junior Quincy Thome stuffed the stats sheet with 6 points,, 4 reb, 3 assists and 4 steals.  Jr Eli Walcott rounded out the scoring with 3 points for the Chix.  Walcott also added 6 rebounds and 3 assists on the night..

The Chix are back in action Monday night as they look to make up the game postponed from last week Tuesday snowy weather.  The top 10 ranked Muskegon Big Reds travel to Zeeland to take on the Chix.  Varsity should tip 20 minutes after the JV game, approximately at 7 pm.  Come out and support the Chix in this important match up in OK Green conference play.