Girls JV Lacrosse opens season with a win against Forest Hills Northern
Girls Junior Varsity Lacrosse
Posted on 03/23/2025
The Eagles JV girls lacrosse team had a phenomenal home opener against Forest Hills Northern Saturday morning, winning 9-7. While the temperature was chilly outside, the team came out hot. Liz Nienhuis started the Eagles off with their first goal, and Brooklyn Vandyke kept the run going with the team’s second. This season, the team is made up of players from both Grand Rapids Christian and Unity Christian, but no spectator would be able to tell. The girls worked as a unit to defend their goal and to find the opponent’s net often. Esther King was a standout goalie, making five saves in the first quarter alone and ending with ten. Throughout the game, ball possession was obviously essential, and the team worked hard for every 50-50 ball, and Jordyn Vanderzwaag came out with four ground balls. Eva Lindstrom came out with three, and Rylee Anderson, Brooklyn Vandyke, and Lucy DeBoer came out with two each. The Eagles were successful on the draw, and Sophia DeHoop made a huge impact on the c
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Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Forest Hills Northern High
Girls Varsity Lacrosse
Posted on 03/23/2025
Saturday morning’s match saw the Grand Rapids Christian Eagles face off against Forest Hills Northern/Eastern in a competitive game. Despite a strong effort from the Eagles, they ultimately came up short, facing defeat.Goalkeeper Glory Afolbi had a standout performance, recording a career-high 12 saves, and keeping her team in the game. On the offensive side, Grace Kelder scored one of the Eagles’ goals, while Lila Jabara also found the back of the net to contribute to the team’s efforts.The Eagles will look to bounce back as they take on Hudsonville High School at home on March 26.
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Boys Varsity Volleyball vs. Multiple Opponents
Boys Varsity Volleyball
Updated on 03/23/2025
The Eagles opened the season with their first game action at the Impact Dynamic Preseason Tournament on Saturday, with matchups against Jenison HS, Kalamazoo Force, Potter's House HS (TPH), and East Kentwood HS (EKHS). After losses against tough Jenison and Force teams, Grand Rapids Christian rebounded with back-to-back straight-set wins against Potter's House and East Kentwood, to finish the day 2-2. Sophomore outside hitter Alex Nelson led the Eagles charge, pacing the team in both kills and digs (23 and 17, respectively) for the day in his varsity debut. Sophomore setter Eli Wise added 39 assists, 16 digs, and 7 service aces, while Junior Constantine Kim delivered several clutch kills down the stretch in hard-fought victories against TPH and EKHS. The Eagles return to action this Tuesday (6:30PM) with an away game against reigning state champions, Hudsonville High School.
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Girls Varsity Soccer vs. South Christian High School
Girls Varsity Soccer
Posted on 03/23/2025
The Varsity Eagles welcomed the Sailors of South Christian to open the 2025 season. It took the Eagles some time to find their footing, but the hosts would settle into the match and would claim the lead midway through the first half when Lydia Ydenberg found the bottom corner with a well placed finish that came from a corner kick. The Eagles would see out the first half well, limiting the scoring chances from the visitors.The Eagles defended well for the majority of the second half; however, the visitors would capitalize on two late chances to hand the Eagles a disappointing 2-1 loss. The ladies will look to bounce back when they host Unity Christian on Monday night.
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Boys Varsity Baseball vs. South Christian High School
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 03/22/2025
The GR Christian Eagles showed strong early momentum in their home opener against South Christian, building a 9-2 lead through three innings. Will Doezema set the tone on the mound, striking out four over two innings. Offensively, Henry Streeter had a standout performance, going 2-for-3 with two runs scored, including a triple. Breckton Meeuwsen delivered a clutch hit, driving in two runs, while Parker Dehoek added a multi-hit game. Despite a late-game rally by South Christian, the Eagles will look to bounce back when they host West Ottawa on Tuesday at 4:15 p.m.
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Boys Varsity Lacrosse falls Holland Christian 6-10
Boys Varsity Lacrosse
Posted on 03/20/2025
The Eagles showed resilience on Wednesday night, rallying from an early deficit before ultimately falling to Holland Christian 10-6.After a slow start, the Eagles’ senior-led defense—anchored by Logan Eaton, Fletcher Moore, and Carson Stransky—locked in, disrupting Holland Christian’s offensive rhythm with aggressive checks and key takeaways. Their physical play gave the Eagles a chance to mount a comeback, swinging momentum back in their favor.On the offensive end, the young midfield trio of Ben Jackson, Adrian Selfe, and Hudson Ogle sparked the rally. Their speed and physical dodging created scoring opportunities, leading to a flurry of goals that put the Eagles right back in contention.Despite their efforts, Holland Christian managed to hold off the charge, capitalizing on late-game possessions to secure the win. The Eagles may have come up short on the scoreboard, but their fight and determination signal promise for the remainder of the season.
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Boys Junior Varsity Lacrosse fall to Holland Christian High School 6-7
Boys Junior Varsity Lacrosse
Posted on 03/20/2025
The JV boys lacrosse team put up a valiant fight against Holland Christian on Wednesday evening, ultimately falling in a nail-biting 6-7 contest.The Eagles came out strong, striking first with an early goal thanks to dominant faceoff play from Isaac Devries. On the defensive end, Caleb Pugh and Brayden Melin anchored a disciplined back line, making key stops to keep Holland Christian’s attack at bay.As the game progressed, both teams traded goals in a heated back-and-forth battle. The Eagles showed resilience, answering each Holland Christian push with strong offensive play and disciplined defense. However, in the final minutes, Holland Christian managed to break the deadlock and hold on for the 7-6 victory.Despite the loss, the Eagles demonstrated grit and potential, proving they can compete with tough opponents. With continued development, this young squad is poised for future success as the season progresses.
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Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Jenison High School
Girls Varsity Lacrosse
Posted on 03/19/2025
The first game of the season was a success for the GR Christian Eagles, as they triumphed over the Jenison Wildcats with a commanding 20-5 victory. The Eagles came out strong from the start, showcasing their skill and teamwork on both ends of the field.Hannah Kits led the charge offensively, netting 5 goals, while Grace Kelder and Esther Kissinger both contributed significantly, each scoring 4 goals. In addition to their offensive opportunities, Piper Slagboom dominated the draw controls with 8, and Grace Kelder added another 6, providing the Eagles with plenty of possession time.The scoring didn’t stop there, as Piper Slagboom and Maddox Veldkamp each found the back of the net twice, further solidifying the Eagles' lead. Miriam Kuperus, Lila Jabara, and Nadia Bolkem also contributed, each scoring 1 goal to close out the game with a dominant 20-5 scoreline.The Eagles' defense was equally impressive, combining for 8 caused turnovers, limiting the Wildcats’ scoring opportunities. Overall
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Boys Varsity Swimming & Diving @ MHSAA Division 3 State Finals
Boys Varsity Swimming
Posted on 03/17/2025
Eagles picked up 11 more points in finals to finish 4th place at state and take home a trophy! Eagles also finished with back-to-back state championships in the 200 Yard Freestyle Relay! Scoring for the Eagles at State Finals:5th - 200 Medley Relay (Mace Boender, Sawyer O'Grady, Max Dekker, Tyler Stinton) - 1:39.56 (8th fastest in school history)6th - 200 IM - Evan Nelson - 1:59.29 (In IM Evan finished 3rd fastest in school history)4th - 50 Free - Emmett Vance - 21.51 (4th fastest in school history)13th - 50 Free - Mace Boender - 22.32 (19th fastest in school history)14th - 50 Free - Tyler Stinton - 22.38 (in 50 free Tyler finished 17th fastest in school history)10th - 100 Fly - Max Dekker - 54.95 (in 100 fly Max finished 8th fastest in school history)16th - 100 Fly - Alex Nelson - 56.05 (in 100 fly Alex finished 18th fastest in school history)4th - 100 Free - Emmett Vance - 47.22 (3rd fastest in school history)5th - 500 Free - Evan Nelson - 4:51.52 (4th fastest in sc
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Boys Varsity Swimming & Diving @ MHSAA Division 3 State Prelims
Boys Varsity Swimming
Posted on 03/17/2025
Eagles had a great day on Friday, picking up 14 points from where they should've finished based off the psych sheet. Eagles will have a great opportunity to finish in the top 4 with a trophy on Saturday! Prelims Results:5th - 200 Medley Relay (Mace Boender, Sawyer O'Grady, Max Dekker, Tyler Stinton) - 1:39.935th - 200 Free - Evan Nelson - 1:58.694th - 50 Free - Emmett Vance - 21.6015th - 50 Free - Mace Boender - 22.3916th - 50 Free - Tyler Stinton - 22.4123rd - 50 Free - Zach Hartemink - 22.759th - 100 Fly - Max Dekker - 54.3015th - 100 Fly - Alex Nelson - 55.704th - 100 Free - Emmett Vance - 47.8331st - 100 Free - Zach Hartemink - 51.385th - 500 Free - Evan Nelson - 4:52.533rd - 200 Free Relay (Tyler Stinton, Zach Hartemink, Sawyer O'Grady, Emmett Vance) - 1:28.686th - 100 Back - Mace Boender - 54.2912th - 100 Breast - Sawyer O'Grady - 1:02.614th - 400 Free Relay (Evan Nelson, Mace Boender, Tyler Stinton, Emmett Vance) - 3:16.57
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Boys Varsity Swimming & Diving vs. OK LAKESHORE
Boys Varsity Swimming
Updated on 03/12/2025
Team Scores:1st - Holland Christian - 5402nd - Spring Lake - 4153rd - Grand Rapids Christian - 3454th - Hamilton - 3395th - Holland - 2226th - Muskegon Mona Shores - 89 Scoring for the Eagles:3rd - 200 Medley Relay (Mace Boender, Sawyer O'Grady, Max Dekker, Zach Hartemink) - 1:41.129th - 200 Free - Owen Jen - 1:57.6814th - 200 Free - Will Gruennert - 2:07.481st - 200 IM - Evan Nelson - 1:59.176th - 200 IM - Sawyer O'Grady - 2:11.5714th - 200 IM - David Lin - 2:27.343rd - 50 Free - Emmett Vance - 21.826th - 50 Free - Mace Boender - 22.507th - 50 Free - Tyler Stinton - 22.619th - 50 Free - Zach Hartemink - 22.77 (NEW D3 STATE CUT)10th - 1 Meter Diving - Owen Hoekstra - 184.8511th - 1 Meter Diving - Anderson Generous - 134.054th - 100 Fly - Max Dekker - 55.337th - 100 Fly - Alex Nelson - 57.779th - 100 Fly - Zach Hartemink - 58.9715th - 100 Fly - Will Gruennert - 1:04.803rd - 100 Free - Emmett Vance - 47.907th - 100 Free - Tyler Stinton - 51.0114th - 100 Free - Nick Welch - 56.4816th
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Boys Varsity Swimming @ 2025 Falcon 2nd Shave Meet
Boys Varsity Swimming
Posted on 03/12/2025
Placing for the Eagles:1st - 200 Medley Relay (Owen Jen, Zach Hartemink, Evan Nelson, Isaac Witte) - 1:51.082nd - 200 Medley Relay (Will Gruennert, David Lin, Emmett Vance, James Scholten-Holcomb) - 1:57.414th - 200 Medley Relay (Andrew Cho, Max Dekker, Tyler Stinton, Peter Vanwyk) - 2:04.146th - 200 Medley Relay (Evan Rusticus, Anderson Generous, Sammy Rauwerda, Micah Manion) - 2:14.694th - 200 Back - Mace Boender - 2:09.9810th - 200 Free - Titus Plattner - 2:58.5511th - 200 Free - AJ Warren - 3:02.093rd - 200 IM - Tyler Stinton - 2:18.226th - 200 IM - David Lin - 2:29.866th - 50 Free - Sawyer O'Grady - 24.067th - 50 Free - Alex Nelson - 24.488th - 50 Free - Max Dekker - 24.6614th - 50 Free - Will Gruennert - 25.1916th - 50 Free - Andrew Cho - 26.1218th - 50 Free - Isaac Witte - 27.2919th - 50 Free - Evan Rusticus - 27.6920th - 50 Free - Sammy Rauwerda - 28.3622nd - 50 Free - James Scholten-Holcomb - 29.9325th - 50 Free - Micah Manion - 31.8426th - 50 Free - Anderson Generous - 33.252
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Boys Varsity Swimming & Diving vs. OK LAKESHORE CONFERENCE
Boys Varsity Swimming
Posted on 03/12/2025
Prelims Results for the Eagles:4th - 200 Medley Relay (Mace Boender, Sawyer O'Grady, Alex Nelson, Zach Hartemink) - 1:44.129th - 200 Medley Relay (Andrew Cho, David Lin, Max Dekker, Nick Welch) - 1:50.4614th - 200 Medley Relay (Evan Rusticus, Anderson Generous, Sammy Rauwerda, Titus Plattner) - 2:21.1810th - 200 Free - Owen Jen - 2:01.1713th - 200 Free - Will Gruennert - 2:07.4717th - 200 Free - Sammy Rauwerda - 2:27.7418th - 200 Free - James Scholten-Holcomb - 2:31.691st - 200 IM - Evan Nelson - 2:03.476th - 200 IM - Sawyer O'Grady - 2:13.6814th - 200 IM - David Lin - 2:28.442nd - 50 Free - Emmett Vance - 22.186th - 50 Free - Tyler Stinton - 22.777th - 50 Free - Mace Boender - 22.799th - 50 Free - Zach Hartemink - 23.1218th - 50 Free - Max Dekker - 24.3521st - 50 Free - Nick Welch - 24.8543rd - 50 Free - Asa Muller - 28.5949th - 50 Free - Elliot Sinas - 30.2050th - 50 Free - AJ Warren - 30.5152nd - 50 Free - Micah Manion - 31.5555th - 50 Free - Titus Plattner - 35.6256th - 50 Free - P
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Girls Varsity Basketball Falls in the District Final to Catholic Central
Girls Varsity Basketball
Posted on 03/10/2025
The Eagles faced a formidable opponent in the Cougars of Catholic Central on Friday night in the District final. From the opening buzzer, the team's effort was commendable, with relentless defensive intensity led by Rae Cummings at the top of the zone. Paige Ferwerda capitalized on fast-break opportunities, fueled by Charley Hassenrik’s tenacious defense.Though the final score may not reflect it, the energy and fight never wavered. The girls battled hard but fell short offensively against the Cougars' sharp shooting. Hassenrik delivered a standout performance with 9 steals, 6 rebounds, 6 points, 3 assists, and 2 blocks. Ferwerda led the scoring with 13 points while adding 4 rebounds, 4 steals, and 4 assists. Mags Cumming and Lily Batts each knocked down a pair of three-pointers.While this loss marks the end of the season, it also serves as a testament to the team's hard work and grit. We couldn’t be prouder of these girls and all they’ve accomplished.
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Girls Varsity Basketball Beats Godwin Heights
Girls Varsity Basketball
Posted on 03/05/2025
The Varsity Eagles kicked off their postseason with a dominant 67-39 win Wednesday night at Kelloggsville. From the opening buzzer, Rae Cummings provided an immediate spark, scoring eight points in the first quarter to set the tone. Lydia Ydenberg controlled the boards with seven rebounds, while Charley Hassenrik and Lilah Poel were consistently in the right spots.Hassenrik and Poel each contributed 10 points, with Hassenrik adding 3 steals, 3 assists, 3 rebounds, and a block, while Poel grabbed 5 rebounds. Maya Merritt added 8 points, Mags Cumming 7, Paige Ferwerda 6 and newcomer Alexis Willis had 5. The most impressive stat of the night, however, was that all 13 players scored, with 11 also recording at least one rebound—a true testament to the team’s chemistry and depth.With this exciting win, the Eagles improve to 10-12 on the season and advance to the District Final on Friday night.
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Caleb Pugh Places 7th at State Finals Wrestling Tournament
Boys Varsity Wrestling
Posted on 03/03/2025
Sophomore Caleb Pugh placed 7th in the heavyweight division of the Wrestling State Finals. After building an 11-1 lead, Caleb pinned his first opponent in 4:51. Caleb fell behind 1-5 in his quarterfinal match and battled back to tie it with 44 seconds left. He ended up giving up a locked hands penalty and reversal with 12 seconds left to fall short of advancing to the semifinals. In Caleb's blood round match, he was all business. After a 3-0 lead from a takedown in the first period, Caleb chose bottom to start the second period. After a quick reversal off the whistle, Caleb pinned his opponent 5 seconds later to earn all-state honors. Saturday morning started out with a tight match, tied 2-2 when Caleb found himself in a scramble situation, caught on his back and was unable to get back to his stomach, being pinned in 2:52. In his 7th place match, Caleb was back to his pinning ways, defeating his opponent by fall in 3:24.Caleb ended the se
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Eagles season ends in district final loss to South Christian Sailors 73-50
Boys Varsity Basketball
Posted on 03/01/2025
The Grand Rapids Christian Eagles's season come to an end in the district championship, falling to South Christian 73-50. While the outcome wasn’t what we hoped for, this team battled until the very end.The Eagles started strong, playing with energy and confidence in the 1st quarter. Both teams traded baskets in a fast-paced, competitive battle, with the Eagles edging out a 17-15 lead after one. The intensity carried over into the 2nd quarter, as both teams made key plays on both ends of the floor. The Sailors managed to outscore the Eagles, taking a 31-30 lead into halftime.The 3rd quarter proved to be the turning point. South Christian found their rhythm offensively, hitting four key three-pointers and using that momentum to go on a 23-9 run in the quarter. The Eagles fought to keep pace, but the Sailors capitalized on critical possessions to stretch their lead to 54-39 heading into the final quarter. Despite the deficit, the Eagles continued to fight in the fourth quarter, but the m
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Girls Varsity Basketball Loses at Unity Christian
Girls Varsity Basketball
Posted on 02/27/2025
The Varsity Eagles wrapped up their regular season Thursday night against the Unity Christian Crusaders. Despite Unity's hot shooting, the Eagles made key adjustments to stay competitive. Lilah Poel was a standout, leading the team with 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals. Paige Ferwerda paced the offense with 14 points, while Addie Werdon's basket ignited the crowd. It was a strong finish to a successful season, as the Eagles closed out with a 9-12 record and set their sights on adding to that total next week.
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Girls JV Basketball Falls to Unity Christian
Girls Junior Varsity Basketball
Posted on 02/27/2025
The JV Eagles closed out a fantastic season Thursday night, facing a tough challenge against a strong Unity Christian team. Despite an early deficit, the girls kept their energy high and made key adjustments to stay competitive and have fun!Alexis Willis sparked the offense with an early three-pointer, while Addie Rodenhouse provided crucial rebounds and baskets. Zuly Lathouwers and Adelyn Breuninger stepped up on defense, making a big impact alongside Braylon VanDenend, who immediately contributed with key buckets and led the scoring efforts. Elyssa Haley was a force at the rim, racking up an impressive five blocks!Though the season ended with a tough loss, it doesn’t overshadow an impressive 14-8 record. A great season full of hard work, growth, an a lot of fun—well done, Eagles!
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Girls Freshman Basketball Loses to Unity Christian
Girls Freshman Basketball
Posted on 02/27/2025
The freshmen girls fought a hard last contest Thursday night versus Unity Christian. The Crusaders were strong and physical and our girls were tenacious and worked hard to stay in it. Afaf Dahbi was a huge bright spot on the night, tallying 5 steals and leading the defense. Anni Nederveld led on the boards and Rachel Klooster was right there with her, also grabbing steals herself. Susu Abreu returned from a concussion and was a great addition! Aluong Reng led with 7 points, followed by Klooster with 5! The girls had a great season and finished 10-7, way to go Eagles!
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