Zeeland East dropped a pair of close games to South Christian High School. In the first game of the day, the Chix fell by a score of 10-6. Zeeland East fell behind early, but tied the game in the bottom of the first inning when Emme Meyering tripled, driving in Megan Kuzma, who also had a triple in the inning. The Chix took a 4-3 lead in the bottom of the fourth inning thanks to singles by Lorelei Buikema and Isa Valenzuela. South Christian regained the lead in the top of the fifth and held on for the win. Reese Gruppen started in the circle for Zeeland East. She threw seven inning, giving up 10 runs (six earned) on 10 hits, striking out three and walking two. Isa Valenzuela led the Chix offense with two RBIs. 

Even though Zeeland East out-hit South Christian, they still fell by a score of 5-3 in the second contest. Megan Kuzma led the Chix with three hits in the game. Kaylee Redder started at pitcher for Zeeland East and pitched four innings, surrendering five runs on seven hits and walking two. Lorelei Buikema, Daveyana Phasavo and Kuzma each drove in one run for the Chix. Jordynn Berens had two walks in the game. Isa Valenzuela had two stolen bases. 

Next up for Zeeland East is a double-header against Zeeland West on Tuesday.