The Chix opened their final homestand of the 2023-24 season as they hosted the 1st place in the OK Green conference, Muskegon Reeths Puffer Rockets, on Tuesday night.  In an exciting back-and-forth game, the Chix fell to the Rockets 71-66.  The Chix started quickly and led 17-9 at the end of the 1st Quarter.  The Rockets clamped down defensively in the 2nd Quarter, scoring the last 6 points of the period, and the game was tied at 24 at halftime.  

To start the 3rd quarter, the Chix offense came alive, going on a 14-7 run to take a 7 point lead midway through the stanza, but the Rockets ended the quarter with a flury and the game was tied 46-46 going into the 4th quarter.  Early in the final quarter, the Chix built a 5 point lead, but Rockets battled back to tie the score at 57.  The Rockets went on a 10-0 run late in the quarter to pull away and the Chix fell 71-66.

Leading the way individually for the Chix was senior Layne Risdon.  Risdon recorded another double-double on the season, with 26 points and 15 rebounds.  Risdon also added 3 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocked shots.  Sophomore Caleb Claerbaut scored 13 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and added 4 assists.  Junior BJ Walker added 11 points and grabbed 5 boards.  Junior Jacob Vera added 7 points for the Chix.

The Chix host their final home game of the season this Friday night as the Muskegon Mona Shore Sailors travel to Zeeland.  Come out for Senior night, as we honor our only senior, Layne Risdon.  Game time is scheduled for 7 pm.