Zeeland East Softball went 1-2 at the Lakeshore Slam Tournament which was held at Ross Park in Norton Shores, MI.

In the first game of the tournament, the Chix faced off against Whitehall High School and came away with a 13-11 victory. The Chix fell behind early in the bottom of the first inning 2-0, but quickly gained control of the game when they scored 11 runs in the top of the second inning. Zeeland East would go on to surrender runs in the third and fourth innings, but also scored runs of their own in those innings to stay ahead. On offense for the Chix, Reese Gruppen, Mackenzie Ruimveld, Isa Valenzuela, Megan Kuzma and Lily Blanton all tallied hits. Jordynn Berens, Oli Valenzuela, Jaiden Lee and Isa Valenzuela all scored multiple runs. Kuzma hit a solo home run in the top of the fourth inning to extend the lead.

Emme Meyering started the game in the circle for Zeeland East. She pitched two innings, giving up seven runs on four hits while striking out one and walking four. Reese Gruppen came on in relief and pitched two innings, giving up four runs (one earned) on five hits while striking out two and walking none. Gruppen earned the win for the Chix.

In the second game of the day, Zeeland East fell short to Wayland High School by a score of 7-0. The Chix offense struggled to get going in the game. Lily Blanton and Megan Kuzma each had a hit. Reese Gruppen started the game in the circle for Zeeland East. She threw six innings, giving up seven runs on eight hits, while striking out one and walking three. 

In the third, and final, game of the day for the Chix, they suffered a 12-0 loss to Oakridge High School. Offensively, Zeeland East struggled to get going. Jaiden Lee and Megan Kuzma each tallied hits. Emme Meyering got the start for the Chix and surrendered five runs on one hit, while walking four. Kaylee Redder came on in relief and pitched four innings, giving up 7 runs (six earned) on five hits while striking out three and walking five.

Next up for the Chix is a double-header against Wyoming High School on Tuesday, April 16th at home with games starting at 4:15pm.