Zeeland East Athletics
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Boys Varsity Basketball
Game Summaries & Headlines.
9.0 months ago @ 10:23PM
- Game Date
- Feb 23, 2024
- Score
- : 53.00
MONA SHORES HIGH SCHOOL: 70.00
The Chix hosted Muskegon Mona Shores on Friday night for Senior night or Layne night as was worn by the players on their pregame warm-up shirts. The Chix honored their lone senior, Layne Risdon, before the game, who is a 3 year varsity player. The game was close throughout the first half, with Mona Shores leading 12-10 after the first quarter and 27-23 at half. Mona Shores inched their lead ahead by 1 point in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Chix 15-14 in the 3rd quarter. But in the 4th quarter, Mona Shores hit some timely 3-point shots and knocked down some free throws to pull out a 70-53 win over the Chix.
Leading the offense for the Chix was their senior star, Layne Risdon. Risdon scored 23 points and dished out 5 assists. Junior BJ Walker scored 15 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. Freshmen Will Drnek added 6 points and 5 assists. Quncy Thome added 3 points and 3 rebounds while Caleb Claerbaut chipped in with 2 points and 6 rebounds.
This game was the final game of the regular season as the Chix now head off to district playoff play at Holland West Ottawa High School Wednesday evening. The Chix will open up District play by taking on the Grand Haven Buccaneers. Come out Wednesday evening and support your Chix as they make a playoff push.