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Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Multiple Opponents
Boys Varsity Wrestling
Posted on 01/21/2026
The Wrestling team competed against Ottawa Hills and Godwin Heights Wednesday night, winning both duals.The Eagles beat Ottawa Hills 60-18. Winners against Ottawa Hills were Matthew Hinsch (Fall 3:35), Caleb Bylsma (Inj Time), Ari Gray (For.), Daniel Hinsch (For.), Jayden Wierenga (Fall 1:35), Isaac Sung (Fall 1:40), Isaac James (For.), Zac Buter (For.), Max Patten (Fall 2:28), and Caleb Pugh (Fall 1:16)The Eagles also won against Godwin Heights, defeating them 63-15. Winners against Godwin were Beckett Bylsma (For.), Caleb Bylsma (For.), Ari Gray (For.), Lincoln Leatherman (For.), Jayden Wierenga (Fall 0:56), Isaac Sung (For.), Isaac James (For.), Zac Buter (For.), Josiah Gurley (Dec 10-7), Caleb Pugh (For), Matthew Hinsch (Fall 2:41). Report from Saturday:Five Eagle wrestlers competed at the Reed City Invitational on Saturday against wrestlers from 24 schools. Ari Gray battled back after losing his first match to make the consolation finals. He ended up 2-2 on
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Boys Varsity Bowling Won Against Grand Rapids Catholic Central 29-1
Boys Varsity Bowling
Posted on 01/21/2026
The Grand Rapids Christian Eagles defeated Grand Rapids Catholic Central by a score of 29–1. The Eagles swept the Baker games and surrendered only one point in individual play.Ben Sytsma led the way with an outstanding 399 series, rolling games of 222 and 177.Dylan VanderPloeg added a strong 168 and 177 for a 345 series, andBraeden Busscher matched that total with an impressive 172 and 214 for a 386 series.Another dominant team performance as the Eagles continue their strong conference run. Go Eagles!
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Girls Varsity Bowling defeated Grand Rapids Catholic Central 29-1
Girls Varsity Bowling
Posted on 01/21/2026
The Grand Rapids Christian Eagles earned a strong victory over Grand Rapids Catholic Central, winning the match 29–1. The Eagles swept the Baker games and surrendered only one point in individual play.Kendall VanderPloeg led the way with an outstanding 395 series, rolling games of 206 and 189.Greta Holman added an impressive 150 and 170 for a 320 series, andDelaney VanderPloeg contributed with games of 144 and 120 for a 264 series.A dominant team performance as the Eagles continue to build momentum. Go Eagles!
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Freshman Eagles Fall to GR Catholic Central, 61-35
Boys Freshman Basketball
Posted on 01/21/2026
Tuesday's matchup against Grand Rapids Catholic Central was a testament to the Freshman Boys' toughness. Following a couple days off and limited preparation time, the Eagles demonstrated a strong start with an early 10-4 lead.Though the Cougars ultimately secured the win, the Eagles' defensive effort and "never-quit" attitude remained consistent. Gideon Cebulski led the scoring with 15 points, supported by Zeke Sare with 8 points. The team looks forward to returning to their home court this Thursday to take on Ottawa Hills High School.
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The Eagles drop a conference game to the Cougars 48-43
Boys Varsity Basketball
Posted on 01/20/2026
The opening quarter was highly competitive, with both teams trying to establish an offensive rhythm. The game remained tight throughout the quarter, with the Cougars holding a narrow 9–8 at the end of the first quarter.In the second quarter, the Eagles played a strong defensive quarter, limiting the Cougars to 11 points. Offensively, Grand Rapids Christian continued to work for quality opportunities but struggled to find consistency. Despite those challenges, the Eagles remained close, trailing 20–16 at halftime.The third quarter continued as a defensive battle, with both teams competing at a high level on that end of the floor. Consistent scoring was difficult to come by, and the Cougars maintained a slight edge, entering the final quarter ahead 33–28.In the fourth quarter, the Eagles had opportunities to close the gap but were unable to convert at key moments. Grand Rapids Christian extended the game with strategic fouling late, but the Cougars executed from the free-throw line to se
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Varsity Eagles Show Grit in Hard-Fought Battle Against Catholic Central
Girls Varsity Basketball
Posted on 01/20/2026
The Grand Rapids Christian Varsity Eagles came up short in a tough 57–47 loss to the Catholic Central Cougars, but not without showing resilience and heart against a solid opponent.After a slow start, the Eagles found their rhythm in the second quarter, battling back to take a 25–23 lead into halftime. Catholic Central controlled the pace in the second half, but the Eagles continued to fight until the final buzzer.Charley Hassenrik led the Eagles with 19 points while adding 4 steals, 3 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Lilah Poel followed with a strong performance, scoring 17 points and grabbing 8 rebounds to go along with 2 steals. Lydia Ydenberg contributed on the defensive end with 6 rebounds and 2 blocks.The girls look to rebound on Friday night away at Ottawa Hills.
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JV Eagles Take Care of Business Against Catholic Central
Girls Junior Varsity Basketball
Posted on 01/20/2026
The Grand Rapids Christian JV Eagles earned a solid 42–24 win over Catholic Central, controlling the game with strong defense and balanced scoring. Elyssa Haley led the way with an all-around performance, finishing with 14 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. Iris Morgan set the tempo on both ends of the floor, scoring 12 points while adding 6 steals, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. McKenzy Jones contributed 8 points and 5 rebounds, and Arok Mawut made an impact on the glass with 6 rebounds. With the victory, the JV Eagles improve their record to 7–1 on the season.
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Freshmen Eagles Roll Past Catholic Central, Stay Perfect at 7–0
Girls Freshman Basketball
Posted on 01/20/2026
The Grand Rapids Christian freshmen Eagles continued their perfect season with a dominant 54–22 victory over the Catholic Central Cougars. The Eagles set the tone early and never let up, showcasing balanced scoring and relentless defense. Natalie Hutt delivered a standout performance on the boards, pulling down an incredible 15 rebounds while adding 8 points. Aubrey Mata led all scorers with 17 points, providing a consistent offensive spark. Nadia Haley filled the stat sheet with 14 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks, while Nahla Simpson contributed 13 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, and a block. With the convincing win, the Eagles improve to 7–0 on the season and continue to build momentum.
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Girls Varsity Basketball vs. East Grand Rapids High School
Girls Varsity Basketball
Posted on 01/20/2026
The Eagles dropped a tough, hard-fought contest to the Pioneers of East Grand Rapids in a closely contested matchup. After falling behind by eight points early, the Eagles spent the rest of the game battling to claw their way back but ultimately came up short. Charley Hassenrik was a standout for the Eagles, leading the way with 17 points while adding an impressive 8 steals and 4 rebounds. Maya Merritt provided a spark from the perimeter, knocking down shots for 11 points. Lilah Poel contributed 7 points and 5 rebounds, while Rae Cummings controlled the boards with 6 rebounds. Adelyn Breuninger made her presence felt on defense, finishing with four rebounds and three steals. The Eagles will look to bounce back quickly as they head on the road today to face their next conference opponent, Catholic Central.
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Boys Varsity Wrestling at Reed City Invitational
Boys Varsity Wrestling
Posted on 01/19/2026
Five Eagle wrestlers competed at the Reed City Invitational on Saturday against wrestlers from 24 schools. Ari Gray battled back after losing his first match to make the consolation finals. He ended up 2-2 on the day with both wins being by pin. Caleb Pugh improved his season record to 30-0 after going 3-0 Saturday. Caleb had two pins and a technical fall on his way to a first place finish. The wrestlers compete again on Wednesday against Ottawa Hills and Godwin Heights at Ottawa Hills.
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The Eagles get their 4th conference win over the Pioneers 50-39
Boys Varsity Basketball
Posted on 01/16/2026
The opening quarter was competitive, with both teams working to establish a rhythm. The Eagles would show some rust after being off for a week traveling to Orlando, Florida for some team bonding and community service. The game remained tight a contest, ending the 1st quarter tied at 11–11.In the 2nd quarter, the Eagles raised their defensive intensity, limiting the Pioneers to just nine points. Offensively, Grand Rapids Christian continued to search for flow but executed well enough to build a 24–20 halftime lead. The 3rd quarter remained a defensive battle, as neither team was able to generate consistent offense. Both teams scored eight points in the quarter, allowing the Eagles to maintain a slight advantage at 32–28 heading into the final quarter.The difference came in the 4th quarter, where the Eagles created scoring opportunities through their pressure defense. East Grand Rapids struggled to handle the defensive intensity, and Grand Rapids Christian capitalized by executing d
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JV Eagles Roll Past East Grand Rapids 49-7
Girls Junior Varsity Basketball
Posted on 01/16/2026
The GRC Eagles JV girls basketball team earned a dominant 49–7 victory over East Grand Rapids, showcasing excellent teamwork and a balanced scoring attack. The Eagles controlled the game from start to finish, setting the tone with strong defense and unselfish play.Hazel Vance and Iris Morgan led the scoring with 10 points each. Vance also contributed 4 rebounds and 4 steals, while Morgan added an impressive 6 rebounds and 6 steals. Elyssa Haley and McKenzy Jones each chipped in 9 points, providing additional offensive firepower. Rachel Klooster pulled down 5 rebounds, and Arok Mawut made her presence felt defensively with 4 steals.With the convincing win, the Eagles look forward to carrying their momentum into next week’s matchup against Catholic Central.
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Freshmen Eagles Edge Gull Lake to Stay Undefeated
Girls Freshman Basketball
Posted on 01/16/2026
The GRC freshmen girls edged out Gull Lake in a thrilling battle that came down to the final moments, earning a hard-fought 38–36 victory. The Eagles showed grit and composure under pressure to preserve their undefeated season.Nadia Haley delivered a standout performance, dominating both ends of the floor with 19 points, 8 rebounds, 7 blocks, 4 steals, and 2 assists. Her all-around effort proved to be the difference in a tightly contested game. Natalie Hutt provided key support with 6 points and 6 rebounds, while Nahla Simpson contributed 5 points and a team-high 5 steals. Sa’Riah Phillips added 5 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals to round out the balanced effort. It was a great team win for the Eagles!
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Eagles Fall Short in 40-39 Thriller at East Grand Rapids
Boys Freshman Basketball
Posted on 01/16/2026
The Freshman Boys Basketball team traveled to East Grand Rapids on Thursday for a highly anticipated rivalry game that lived up to its billing. In a gritty, hard-fought contest, the Pioneers controlled the opening frame and held a narrow 19-17 lead at halftime.The Eagles responded with a surge of energy in the third quarter, outscoring the Pioneers to take a 31-25 advantage. The final period saw both teams trading momentum in a back-and-forth battle. Trailing by one with just 16 seconds remaining, Zeke Sare remained composed at the line, converting both free throws to give the Eagles a one-point lead. However, the Pioneers executed a final play to secure the victory with a buzzer-beating shot.Despite the tough loss, the Eagles showcased a balanced offensive effort. Isaiah Denton led the scoring with 8 points, followed by Gideon Cebulski and James Veldheer with 7 points each, Zeke Sare with 6, and Sam Krosschell with 5.The Eagles will host Grand Rapids Catholic Central at the Quest next
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Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Forest Hills Northern and Fruitport
Boys Varsity Wrestling
Posted on 01/14/2026
The Eagles lost 11-66 to Forest Hills Northern and lost 6-74 to Fruitport.Caleb Pugh won both of his matches. He won over FHN by a Major Decision 13-3 and by a 40 second pin against Fruitport. Against FHN, Isaac Sung won by Decision (6-3 and Jayden Wierenga won by Major Decision (10-0).The Eagles wrestle next on Saturday at Reed City.
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Boys Junior Varsity Basketball falls to Hudsonville HS 38-45
Boys Junior Varsity Basketball
Posted on 01/13/2026
Twenty turnovers erased a championship level defensive effort as Grand Rapids Christian fell 45–38 on the road to Hudsonville High School on Monday night.On the road, effort is not enough. You either value the ball or you donate the game.Grand Rapids Christian defended with purpose, grit, and unity. The Eagles talked, rotated, and competed for 32 minutes. That part traveled. That part mattered.What did not travel was ball security.For the third consecutive game, Grand Rapids Christian committed 20 turnovers, and no amount of defensive pride can survive that math. Especially against an high level opponent. Each giveaway became a silent vote against momentum, rhythm, and opportunity.Still, there was truth in the fight.Pabegg Anyijong led the Eagles with 14 points, refusing to disappear when the game tightened. DJ Cummings added 7, while AJ Williams scored 4. Sam Anderson, Hayden Vess, Javi Cummings, and Kayden Buyck each chipped in 2 as scoring came in fragments rather than flow.Th
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Freshman Boys Basketball: GRC Drops Road Rematch to Hudsonville, 48-27
Boys Freshman Basketball
Posted on 01/13/2026
The Grand Rapids Christian Freshman Boys Basketball team traveled to Hudsonville on Monday for a highly anticipated rematch with the Eagles. Following GRC’s victory in their first encounter, Hudsonville responded with high intensity from the opening tip. A challenging first half saw the Eagles fall behind 23-11, and despite a determined effort, GRC struggled to overcome Hudsonville's disciplined defense. While the game resulted in a season-low scoring output for GRC, the team demonstrated significant resilience throughout the contest. The Eagles look to regain momentum this Thursday as they travel to East Grand Rapids for their first matchup of the season against the Pioneers.
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Boys Varsity Wrestling at Unity Christian Invitational and Sparta Invitational
Boys Varsity Wrestling
Posted on 01/10/2026
The Eagle Wrestlers split up and competed in two different tournaments on Saturday. Most of the team was at the Unity Christian Invitational. Jayden Wierenga placed fourth and Ari Gray won his consolation bracket.Caleb Pugh competed in the Sparta Invitational. Caleb had an outstanding day as he placed first and earned the “Outstanding Wrestler” award. Caleb had a great day with three falls and a technical fall. Caleb defeated the top ranked wrestler with a 1:06 fall in the finals.The wrestling team competes at Comstock Park on Wednesday, wrestling against Forest Hills Northern and Fruitport.
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GRC Tops Forest Hills Central 43–41 with Just Five Varsity Players
Girls Varsity Basketball
Posted on 01/10/2026
The GRC Eagles delivered an incredible performance, overcoming a severely short Winterim roster to earn a hard-fought conference win over Forest Hills Central. With just five varsity players available, the Eagles leaned on heart, toughness, and relentless effort and it paid off. Charley Hassenrik led the charge, running the point while pouring in 17 points, grabbing 6 rebounds, and swiping 4 steals. Kamryn Taylor was a force on both ends with 8 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 steals. Rae Cummings and Maya Merritt each added 6 points, with Cummings also pulling down 5 rebounds and converting two huge and-one opportunities. Adelyn Breuninger sparked the transition game, dishing out 3 assists and scoring 5 points of her own. These five battled every possession and never backed down, turning adversity into an unforgettable win.
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The Eagles take down the Rangers 38-31
Boys Varsity Basketball
Posted on 01/09/2026
The opening possession would show the game plan that the Rangers wanted to establish, as both teams were held to six points apiece in the the quarter. Forest Hills Central slowed the tempo with long offensive possessions while utilizing their zone defense which would challenge the Eagles to remain patient and disciplined offensively.The pace of the game led to a low scoring first half, with Grand Rapids Christian maintaining composure and staying connected defensively. The Eagles carried a narrow 15–14 lead into halftime, relying on defensive effort and sound execution on offense.Defensively, the Eagles were excellent throughout the game, particularly in the second half. Their focus, communication, and ability to contest shots limited quality scoring opportunities. Grand Rapids Christian closed the 3rd quarter with a 26–22 advantage, holding the Rangers to just nine points.Entering the final quarter, the Eagles remained poised and committed to their identity. Continued defensive pressu
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