Grand Rapids Christian JV Eagles Grabs Late Lead for Victory Over South Christian Sailors

The Eagles from Grand Rapids Christian topped South Christian, 6-5 on Monday, after taking the lead late in the game. The game was tied at five runs apiece in the top of the 6th inning when Alberto Aliaga singled, scoring Dane Fitzgibbon, the leading run. 

The Eagles were the first to get on the board in the 1st when Breckton Meeuwsen drew a walk with the bases loaded. The Sailors took the lead in the 3rd inning, but a double by Meeuwsen scored Fitzgibbon, Will Bush, and Isaac Anderson to go back on top, 5-3. The following half-inning, South Christian tied it back up. 

The pitching combination of Will Ferwerda, Luke Olney, Ike Ondersma, Bush, and Anderson amassed 15 strikeouts in 7 innings of play. Fitzgibbon led the Eagles with a pair of singles and runs, while Meeuwsen hit around three Eagle runners. The Eagle lineup practiced patience, getting walked 11 times.

Next up: 

Forest Hills Central - Wednesday April 10th at FHC (4:00pm and 6:00pm*), Thursday April 11th at Gainey Athletic Complex (4:15pm)

Allendale - Saturday April 13th at Allendale (10:00am and 12:30pm)