The JV team traveled to Holland to take on the West Ottawa Panthers Tuesday night.  The Chix got off to a quick start, pounding the ball inside to Max Mulder and Mickey Voss and the Chix led 17-10 after the 1st quarter.  The Chix extended their lead to 27-17 mid-way through the 2nd Qtr, but the Panthers finished the first half on a 15-2 run to lead the Chix 32-29 at halftime.  The Panthers extended their lead in the 3rd qtr to double digits.  The Chix battled back, getting within 6 points a couple of times in the 4th Qtr, but West Ottawa made some key shots and free throws late in the game to hold on and win 71-59.

The Chix were led in scoring by the inside duo of Mickey Voss and Max Mulder and the outside shooting of Jacob Vera.  Mickey scored 14 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, and blocked 2 shots, while Max scored 13 points and grabbed 7 boards. Jacob Vera added 14 points, knocking down a couple of 3-pointers. Caleb Claerbaut scored 9 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and had 2 steals, while Quincy Thome scored 5 points, dished out 10 assists, and grabbed 6 boards.  Owen Ver Steeg added 4 points, 4 assists, and 3 steals for the Chix

The Chix are off until Wednesday, Dec 28, when the Chix host Whitehall in the Zeeland Classic.  The game tips off at 3:30 pm.