On a beautiful football Friday the Zeeland East Chix narrowly defeated the Rockets of Muskegon Reeths Puffer by the score of 17-14. The Chix upped their record to 3-1 on 2021 season.  Offensively, the Chix were led by Soph running back Brady White who carried the ball 15 times for 107 yards and 2 TDs. Senior Paige Westra added both extra points and kicked the decicing Field Goal early in the 4th quarter. The defense came up big late in the 4th quarter to stymie the Rockets. The defence was led by Junior Nick Williams with 13 tackles, Senior Chase Brink with 8 tackles, and Senior Tag Bonnema with 7 tackles. Senior Charlie Drnek and Soph Aidan Couttts each added an interception for the Chix. The Chix will be home next week playing the Muskegon Mona Shores Sailors.

Scoring Summary:

1st Q 6:49 ZE Brady White 1 yd run (Paige Westra kick)

2nd Q 0:35 RP Jarren Vandenberg 7 yd pass from Ben Veihl (Brooks Johnson kick)

3rd Q 7:19 RP Tayte Vanderleest 21 yd pass from Veihl (Brooks Johnson kick)

          3:52 ZE White 21 yd run (Westra kick)

4th Q 11:22 ZE Westra 27 ys Field Goal