The Chix traveled to Zeeland West Saturday night to play in the basketball version of the Bird Bowl.  In a low scoring, hard fought game, the Chix pulled out a 48-36 win.  In the first half, both teams had a hard time putting the ball in the hoop as the Chix held a slim 15-14 halftime lead.  But in the 3rd quarter, the Chix outscored the Dux 22-9 to take a 14 point lead heading into the 4th quarter, where they were able to maintain a double-digit lead, to hold on for the win.

The Chix were led in scoring by Sophomore Will Drnek, who tallied 13 points and grabbed 8 rebounds.  Junior BJ Walker scored 12 points and dished out 5 assists.  Junior Caleb Claerbaut scored 9 points and pulled down 7 rebounds, while Senior Quincy Thome scored 5 points and grabbed 7 boards.  Rounding out the scoring was Seniors Jacob Vera, Will VerSteeg and MIckey Voss, who each scored 3 points in the victory.

With the win, the Chix record improves to 10-6, 5-1 in OK Black Conference play.  The Chix are off until Friday, when they host Unity Christian in a show down for first place the OK Black Conference.  Game-time is scheduled for 7 pm, or 20 minutes after the JV game is complete.