The Zeeland East Chix hosted the Allendale Falcons tonight in Friday night, Varsity night at the Coop.  After watching the varsity Lady Chix open the evening with an exciting victory, the Boys varsity team looked to continue their winning ways.  The Chix started the game strong and took a 15-10 lead after the 1st quarter.  In the 2nd quarter, the Falcons played stingy defense and outscored the Chix 17-11 in the quarter to take 27-26 lead heading into halftime.  In the 2nd half, the Chix were the team playing the tough defense, outscoring the Falcons 13-8 in the 3rd quarter and 14-9 in the 4th quarter to secure a 53-44 win.  With the win, the Chix are 2-0 on the young season.

Leading the way for the Chix was Senior BJ Walker, who scored 21 points, grabbed 9 rebounds and dished out 3 assists.  Walker knocked down 12-15 free throws on the night.  Junior Caleb Claerbaut scored 14 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in the game.  Sophmore Will Drnek scored 6 points and added 2 assists while Senior Eli Walcott tallied 5 points on the night.  Rounding out the scoring was Owen VerSteeg, who knocked down a 3-point shot for his 3 points, while Quincy Thome and Mickey Voss each added 2 points.

The Chix are back in action next week Tuesday, December 10 as they take to the road for the first time this season to play the Holland West Ottawa Panthers.  Game time is scheduled for 7 pm.