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Boys Swimming and Diving Returnables Drive!
Here’s an easy way to support the Grand Rapids Christian Boys Swim and Dive Team! We are hosting a returnable can and bottle drive! Just drop off those bags of returnables piling up in your garage to the trailers in the parking lots at GR Christian High School (Plymouth-side parking lot) or GR Christian Middle School (near the paper gator) December 7-15
More About Boys Swimming and Diving Returnables Drive!Signing Day, November 13, 2024
So much fun to celebrate four of our seniors who have made the decision to continue their athletic career in college!Madison Peal: Volleyball at Hillsdale CollegeCharley Laufer: Gymnastics at Utah State UniversitySimon Triezenberg: Cross Country and Track at High Point UniversityLogan Eaton: Lacrosse at Ohio Welseyan Congratulations Eagles!! See more signing day photos of the event here!
More About Signing Day, November 13, 2024Celebrating our girls volleyball seniors!
Madison Peal – shared by Grace GoodykeParents: Gigi MCauley (with her husband Matt) and Matt Peal (with his wife Ericka).Madi is committed to Hillsdale College. Ever since the summer going into my freshman year Madi has been one of the biggest role models in my life and I am constantly looking up to her. She has become like an older sister to me and I will never be able to thank her for the ways she has been there for me. Madi is one of the sweetest girls you will ever meet and can make anyone laugh in any situation. In both of the years I have gotten to play with Madi, she has been our team captain. She leads our team with passion, kindness, and enthusiasm every single day on and off the court, pushing every player to be their best. Madi, thank you for the endless car rides filled with laughter and gas station stops for Dr. Pepper with vanilla after practice. You have shown me what Eagle Volleyball is all about and you have left such a positive impact
More About Celebrating our girls volleyball seniors!Celebrating our boys cross country seniors!!
Calvin BrinksParents: Wes and Deb BrinksYears of XC: 8Favorite memory: Cross campFuture plans: College, not sure where Zach HarteminkParents: Chris and Samantha HarteminkYears of XC: 4Favorite memory: Cross camp, swinging in the hammocks by the lake, listening to music\Future plans: Undecided Keegan HoekstraParents: Dan and Erinn HoekstraYears of XC: 8Favorite memory: 600m and 800m workout at the cemetery and pr at Christian schools inviteFuture plans: Maybe run in collegeSimon TriezenbergParents: Dan and Beth TriezenbergYears of XC: 7Favorite memory: The ElliptiGO with Mitch and ReubenFuture plans: Attend High Point University and run XC and TF while studying accounting Parker VanHillParents: Craig and Dominique VanHillYears of XC: 6Favorite memory: When I got my 18:29 pr because I didn't think that time was anywhere near possible for me at the timeFuture plans:.Going to Michigan Tech to study Mechanica
More About Celebrating our boys cross country seniors!!Celebrating our football seniors!!
Updated on 11/07/2024#1 U’Maree TalleyMother: Mya Walker, Grandfather, Donald Walker. U’Maree’s favorite teacher at Grand Rapids Christian is Mrs. Worden and his favorite football memory is the field goal he booted against Union earlier this season. The best part of Eagle football for U’Maree has been hanging out with friends and he would like to thank his family for supporting throughout high school. U’Maree plans to attend Grand Rapids Community College next year to study Sports Management. #2 Aaron GholstonParents: Myesha Melvin-Gholston and Rev. Dr. Willie A. Gholston II. Mr. Heeres is Aaron’s favorite teacher because there is never a dull moment in his class. Aaron’s favorite football memories are scoring 4 touchdowns in the homecoming game this year and the talks with Coach Heeres after Wednesday team dinners. Aaron has loved the brotherhood of Eagle football, the drive he shares with his teammates to improve each day, and the lifelong friends he has created.
More About Celebrating our football seniors!!These are our boys tennis seniors!
Jake Mersman spent two years with the Eagles varsity program. Jake earned the #1 singles spot and never looked back his Senior season, earning 8 wins and OK White All-Conference honors.George Kwon competed at #2 singles his Senior season, earning 8 wins and saving his best tennis for last with a fantastic showing at the OK White Conference Tournament and the Regional Tournament.Sam Vandersloot played #1 doubles his Senior season for the Eagles, his second with the varsity program. Sam earned 7 wins with his doubles partner Banks McNinch, including two big wins at the OK White Conference Tournament.Mark VanHekken competed at the #2 doubles position his Senior season, his first with the varsity program. Mark was a mainstay at #2 doubles, playing with multiple different partners and earning an impressive 9 wins on the season including a semifinal bid at the Regional Tournament with partner Charlie Baker.Sam Hillary earned the #4 doubles position and never looked back his Senior
More About These are our boys tennis seniors!We celebrated our girls swim & dive seniors!
Lilly Kate deVriesParents: Nathan and Amy deVriesHow I get pumped up for a meet: Listening to Levitating by Dua LipaPlans for next year: Stay close and study pediatric occupational therapyFavorite Bible verse: “In the same way, I will not cause pain without allowing something new to be born,” says the Lord. “If I cause you the pain, I will not stop you from giving birth to your new nation,” says your God. Isaiah 66:9Advice for teammates: Attend every event you can and meet new peopleFavorite memory: Learning the Teen Beach Movie ChoreographyEmmarie VanOssParents: Jack and Faith VanOssHow I get pumped up for a meet: Jamming out in the car to Pitbull or Black Eyed PeasPlans for next year: Attending Palette Cosmetology Academy in Saugatuck in cut and colo.Favorite Bible verse: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11Advice for teammates: It’s hard to be thankful for the sport an
More About We celebrated our girls swim & dive seniors!2024 GRCHS Varsity Boys Soccer Senior Night
Eagle fans, We recently had the special privilege of celebrating the contributions and accomplishments of our seniors on the Grand Rapids Christian Eagles Boys Varsity Soccer Team. We asked each of our Seniors parents to share some thoughts about their son.Will Bufalini Parents: Nathan and Jen BufaliniWillie B.--What a ride it has been watching you do what you love. At age 2, you told us you wanted to be a goalie. At age 14, you became a Grand Rapids Christian Eagle. Those decisions have had such a wonderful impact on our family. Soccer has taken us all over the country - turning your love of soccer into incredible memories for all of us. Soccer led you to Tim Howard, who was successful because of his differences and showed you a path to greatness. Soccer also brought you a sense of belonging and understanding that hard work pays off in all of the best ways. Your faith and your curiosity about Jesus have grown so much in the past few years, and we l
More About 2024 GRCHS Varsity Boys Soccer Senior NightEagles Athletics 2024-2025
All Sports All Seasons Parent MeetingThe annual All Sport All season Parent Meeting will be held on Monday, August 12, at 8:00 pm via Zoom. (We will send the link out closer to the meeting date.) If you have a student planning to participate in a fall, winter, and/or spring sport in the 2024-2025 school year, you must have one parent/guardian present at this meeting. The Athletic Department will present information important to the quality of your family's experience in athletics at Grand Rapids Christian High School. Some of the topics to be covered include faith formation, social media, eligibility, training rules, and leadership opportunities. Sports PhysicalsEveryone planning to play sports at Grand Rapids Christian High School in the 2024-25 school year needs to have an MHSAA physical form on file with the high school athletic office before they are allowed to participate. A valid physical for 2024-2025 school year must be completed any time after April 15, 2024. You may turn
More About Eagles Athletics 2024-20252024-2025 Athletics Start Dates
The MHSAA has done a great job of continuing to work to help find balance in athletics by creating breaks in the seasons for athletes and coaches to be with their families. We love working hard to develop our gifts but appropriate scope is important also. Summer Dead Week: June 30-July 7- this is the actual dead week where there is zero contact between players and coaches and no use of district facilities. Pre-Season Down Time: the week prior to each season there is "down time" where there are no open gyms or captains practices. Only 4-player workouts and conditioning are permitted. You can find our official athletics start dates for 2024-2025 here!
More About 2024-2025 Athletics Start DatesAll City Gym Renovation!
We are thrilled to share some exciting news about upcoming renovations that will transform the All City Gym to create improved space for our athletes, PE students, spectators, and guests. During Summer 2024, you will begin seeing these significant upgrades:New volleyball, pickleball and basketball courts, with adjustable hoops for youth programs, plus resurfacing and restriping of the original wood floorRepaired and renovated locker rooms for boys and girls athletic teamsUpgraded and accessible restrooms adjacent to the All City Gym for spectators and guestsNew, accessible bleachers for our spectators with improved safetyNew Team Rooms and flexible spaces for coaches to meet with teams and inspire athletes, featuring state-of-the-art technology and streaming capabilitiesNew opportunities to host four-court basketball tournaments and four-school volleyball quadsEnhanced entrance and lobby to greet spectators and guests that includes seating and a Heritage Wall to honor the rich history
More About All City Gym Renovation!Team News
Girls JV Tops Wyoming
Girls Junior Varsity BasketballThe Eagles JV basketball team secured a dominant 48-26 victory over Wyoming. Alexis Willis was the standout performer, pouring in 21 points, including 4 three-pointers. Adelyn Breuninger played a pivotal role as the ultimate teammate, dishing out 10 assists while also contributing 10 points. Esther King, Iris Morgan, and Laudi Diemer each chipped in with 4 points, helping to keep the scoring spread across the team. Addie Rodenhouse had a strong presence in the paint, battling down low to provide valuable rebounds and post play. The Eagles' balanced effort and strong teamwork led to a comfortable win.
More About Girls JV Tops WyomingGirls Varsity Come up Just Short vs. Wyoming
Girls Varsity BasketballThe Eagles suffered a tough loss to the Wyoming Wolves, falling 53-57 in a hard-fought game. Despite the defeat, the Eagles displayed a strong second-half comeback, rallying to narrow the gap.Lilah Poel led the way with 11 points and 10 rebounds, showing her all-around skills. Lydia Ydenberg added 12 points and contributed defensively with 2 blocks. Charley Hassenrik was a key presence, registering 5 steals and scoring 9 points. Maya Merritt also chipped in with 10 points, while Paige Ferwerda rounded out the incredibly balanced scoring effort with 9 points of her own. The Eagles' well-rounded attack, particularly in the second half, made the game close, but they ultimately fell short in the final moments.
More About Girls Varsity Come up Just Short vs. WyomingBoys Freshman Basketball tops Wyoming High School 67-42
Boys Freshman BasketballThe Boys Freshman Basketball team earned their first win of the season on the road at Wyoming. The boys started off slow ending the first quarter down 14-12. From there on, the Eagles would take control and never look back. The Eagles had a balanced scoring attack with 11 out of 12 players scoring at least one field goal! The team will hit the road again on Tuesday with a matchup against Hudsonville HS. Go Eagles!
More About Boys Freshman Basketball tops Wyoming High School 67-42Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Wyoming High School
Boys Varsity BasketballThe young Eagles secured another early road win, defeating the Wyoming Wolves 61–47. The first quarter was a tightly contested battle, with the Eagles scoring 12 points and holding the Wolves to just 9. In the second quarter, the Eagles found their offensive rhythm, putting up 19 points while their defense continued to shine, limiting the Wolves to only 7. Carl Thompson was a standout in the second quarter, contributing 9 points. The Eagles went into halftime with a commanding 31–16 lead.Coming out of halftime, the Eagles made adjustments that paid off in the third quarter. Their defense continued to stifle the Wolves, while their offense added 19 points, extending the lead to 50–25 at the end of the quarter. The Wolves mounted a late surge in the fourth quarter, scoring 22 points and holding the Eagles to 11, but the early lead was too much to overcome.The Eagles showcased balanced scoring, led by Carl Thompson with 19 points. Ajak Gieu had an impressive game, adding 15 points, and Co
More About Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Wyoming High SchoolGrand Rapids Eagles Girls Varsity Bowling Team Defeats Catholic Central
Girls Varsity BowlingThe Grand Rapids Eagles Girls Varsity Bowling Team earned a strong victory over the Catholic Central Cougar Girls Team Wednesday afternoon. Tied for the top scores were Kendall VanderPloeg with a 279 and Delaney VanderPloeg with a 277. Karina Mora added a solid 228, while Jaslene McWilliams contributed with a 225 to help secure the win.Great shooting, girls! The Eagles will look to continue their success as they compete at Park Center Lanes in the OK White Pre-Conference Tournament this Friday.
More About Grand Rapids Eagles Girls Varsity Bowling Team Defeats Catholic CentralGrand Rapids Eagles Boys Varsity Bowling Team Defeats Catholic Central
Boys Varsity BowlingThe Grand Rapids Eagles Boys Varsity Bowling Team secured a victory over the Catholic Central Cougar Boys Team Wednesday afternoon. Ryan Jonker led the charge with a solid 340 series, including a 190 game. Elliot Dracht rolled a respectable 163, while Braden Busscher delivered the top performance of the day, posting an impressive 343 series.Great shooting, boys! The Eagles will look to build on this momentum as they head to Park Center Lanes for the OK White Pre-Conference Tournament this Friday.
More About Grand Rapids Eagles Boys Varsity Bowling Team Defeats Catholic CentralGirls JV Basketball Loses to South Christian
Girls Junior Varsity BasketballIn their season opener, the JV girls' faced a tough matchup against South Christian. Despite the loss, there were still many moments to note.Alexis Willis was a standout for the Eagles, scoring 9 points and pulling down plenty of rebounds. Her presence in the paint helped control the pace for Grand Rapids Christian, especially in the first half when the team struggled to settle into a rhythm. The first-game jitters were evident, but Willis' efforts on both ends of the floor were a bright spot.Defensively, Adelyn Breuninger and Iris Morgan stepped up in the second half, applying solid pressure on South Christian’s ball handlers and forcing some tough shots. Breuninger's tenacious defense kept the team in the game at times, and Morgan's hustle on both ends didn’t go unnoticed.Cecilia Morales Blay also made an immediate impact, coming off the bench to score her first career basket—a sweet swoosh that lifted her teammates' spirits and showed the potential for future contributions.While the
More About Girls JV Basketball Loses to South ChristianGirls Varsity Basketball Narrowly Falls to South Christian
Girls Varsity BasketballIn a hard-fought battle on the court, the Grand Rapids Christian Eagles were defeated by the South Christian Sailors, 53-65, in a high-energy matchup. Despite a strong team performance in their first game, the Eagles fell just barely to a very balanced Sailor team. Paige Ferwerda led the charge for the Eagles with a stellar 25 points, adding 5 steals and 5 rebounds to her stat line. Her all-around performance kept the game within reach. Charley Hassenrik also played a pivotal role in the Eagles' defensive efforts, contributing a team-high 6 steals and applying constant pressure on the Sailors' offense. Her defensive intensity was crucial in forcing turnovers and disrupting South Christian's flow. On the offensive end, Mags Cumming was a bright spot for Grand Rapids Christian, displaying her sharpshooting ability with 17 points, including 5 key three-pointers that kept the Eagles in the game. Team rebounding was another huge factor as the Eagles led the second half in that category
More About Girls Varsity Basketball Narrowly Falls to South ChristianBoys Varsity Basketball vs. South Christian High School
Boys Varsity BasketballThe young Eagles secured their first win of the season against the South Christian Sailors in what was a fantastic atmosphere showcasing two great programs. This matchup was an exciting season opener for both teams.Taking the court with no returning starters from last season, the Eagles showed some early nerves. However, as the game progressed, they settled in and played impressive basketball for such a young squad. The Eagles maintained a fast-paced tempo, forcing the Sailors to adapt to an uptempo game. The three-point shooting was great for the Eagles tonight, giving them a significant edge.Defensively, the Eagles caused problems for the Sailors throughout the game. Their size and athleticism allowed for varied defensive looks that disrupted the Sailors’ rhythm. Rebounding and defense were the big factors in tonight’s victory.The Eagles’ balanced scoring effort made them tough to defend, with multiple players contributing in double figures. Carl Thompson led the team with 26 points,
More About Boys Varsity Basketball vs. South Christian High SchoolBoys Varsity Bowling vs. Spring Lake High School
Boys Varsity BowlingThe Grand Rapids Christian Eagles Boys Varsity Bowling Team delivered a solid performance, defeating the Spring Lake Boys with a strong 25-5 victory at Northway Lanes in Muskegon. The Eagles showcased their skill and teamwork, claiming the win over their opponents.EJ Datema led the way for the Eagles, posting strong scores of 180 and 196 in his two games, earning him the title of top shooter for the match. Great job Boys!The Eagles next match is against Catholic Central on Wednesday 3:30 PM at Park Center Lanes.
More About Boys Varsity Bowling vs. Spring Lake High SchoolGirls Freshman Basketball Falls to South Christian
Girls Freshman BasketballThe freshman Eagles were very excited to be back on the court Monday night against a tough South Christian team. The girls started to put the pieces together in the 4th quarter where they began swinging the ball, scoring, and playing impressive zone defense. The game truly fueled a want to get better and we are all super excited to grow as a family and continue working to get better together.
More About Girls Freshman Basketball Falls to South ChristianBoys Freshman Basketball fall in season opener to South Christian
Boys Freshman BasketballThe Boys Freshman Basketball team hit the road for their season opener against the Sailors of South Christian. The Eagles came out with high energy to start the game and ended the first half in a 28-25 battle. The Sailors would capitalize on some turnovers and used their size advantage to edge the Eagles in the end by a score of 56-43. The team had a balanced offensive attack by Sam Anderson with 10, Isaiah Owens with 9, Noah Petersen with 8 and Eli Hoving with 7 points. The Eagles play in their home opener on Thursday against Wyoming HS. Go Eagles!
More About Boys Freshman Basketball fall in season opener to South ChristianBoys Junior Varsity Falls To South Christian 60-30
Boys Junior Varsity BasketballThe JV boys basketball team traveled to South Christian for their first game of the year. The Eagles played hard and fought against a good South Christian team but ended up falling 60-30. The Eagles were lead by Will Ferwerda with 9 points. The next game will be Thursday at home against Wyoming at 5:30PM.
More About Boys Junior Varsity Falls To South Christian 60-30Boys Varsity Ice Hockey falls to Catholic Central 0-1
Boys Varsity Ice HockeyThe Eagles Hockey team put up a great fight Wednesday night but fell short as they fell to GR Catholic Central 0-1. Brayden Melinn played well in the net only letting one get by him. An untimely 5-minute major resulting in a DQ in the first period left the Eagles short-handed and down a player on their already smaller roster, but they battled hard throughout the game. Credit to the defenseman and Coach Carden and Coach Fitzgibbon for making extremely positive adjustments from the first two games, allowing the team to break out of their zone time and time again. Unfortunately, this drops the Eagles to a 1-2 record and 0-1 in the league. Up next will be Byron Center, another league team tomorrow night at 8:40 pm at Eagles Ice Center. Hope to see you there! Thanks to all the fans who came out to cheer us on last game.
More About Boys Varsity Ice Hockey falls to Catholic Central 0-1MHSAA D3 State Championship
Girls Varsity SwimmingOver the past four months, it is incredible to think of all the things that our team has accomplished. This season our team walked away with the title of D3 Invitational runners up, a strong dual meet record, conference meet runners up, and a top 10 finish at the MHSAA D3 state meet! This past weekend we traveled to the State Finals and had some great performances: -Our 200 Medley Relay made up of Juliana Mills, Elizabeth Doezema, Veda Harkness, and Maeve Harkness took 14th place, swimming a 1:56.71. -Maddie Mills swam a strong 200 Yard Freestyle, placing 9th in the state with a time of 2:00.34. -Maeve Harkness took on the 50 Yard Freestyle, placing 13th, with a time of 25.64. -Veda Harkness swam a 59.75 in the 100 Yard Fly, landing her a 9th place finish.-Maddie Mills also took on the 500 Yard Freestyle on Saturday, placing 9th with a time of 5:27.05. -Our 400 Freestyle Relay made up of Maddie Mills, Ali Buist, Lucy Molenbeek, and Anneke Neder
More About MHSAA D3 State ChampionshipBoys Varsity Ice Hockey falls to Reeths-Puffer High School 5-7
Boys Varsity Ice HockeyThe Eagles hockey team dropped their record to 1-1 as they fell to the hands of the Reeths Puffer Rockets. The first period couldn’t have gone better as the Eagles jumped out to a two goal lead, both goals being scored on the PowerPlay. Dane Fitzgibbon opened the scoring with a blast from the wing reading the Reeths Puffer goalie up top. Andrew Shripka and Sam DeYoung assisted on the play. It was Fitzgibbon’s first career high school goal. Later in the period Cam Laufer scored off a pretty pass from Josh Hooper. The second period could not have started worse, as the Rockets scored three unanswered goals to take the lead, and the Eagles lost a key player with an injury. The Eagles responded with a natural hat-trick by Brody Baysore. Which would be three consecutive goals scored by one player. Two of Baysore goals came by way of assist from Hooper with Laufer getting a second assist. Baysore also scored on a penalty shot with a pretty back tow drag. The third period belo
More About Boys Varsity Ice Hockey falls to Reeths-Puffer High School 5-7Boys Varsity Ice Hockey beat Plymouth 4-2
Boys Varsity Ice HockeyThe Eagles hockey team won their first game of the season, beating the Plymouth Wildcats 4-2 in an early game at Eagles Ice Center. Plymouth came out with a lot of jump in the first period, hemming down the Eagles for the first 5 to 6 minutes of the game in their own zone. In their second shift, they scored to go up 1-0. The Eagles responded on their first power-play of the game, with Brody Baysore scoring on a nice back door pass from Drew Bierlein. Grahm Behen also assisted on the goal. Four minutes later, Constantine Kim scored his first goal of his high school career with assist going to Baysore and Josh Hooper. In the second period, the Eagles' special teams kept going and Drew Bierlein scored his first high school goal of his career with a deflection of a nice pass from Hooper. Cam Laufer also assisted on the play. Five minutes to go in second period Bierlein scored a shorthanded goal with assist going to Laufer. The third period, Plymouth scored
More About Boys Varsity Ice Hockey beat Plymouth 4-2Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. South Christian
Girls Varsity VolleyballThe Eagles' incredible season came to a tough end last night in a thrilling, back-and-forth battle against the South Christian Sailors in the Regional Finals, where they ultimately fell in five sets. Despite dropping the first two sets, the Eagles displayed remarkable resilience in the third, battling back to win 26-24 in an overtime nail-biter. Fueled by the momentum from that hard-fought victory, the Eagles dominated the fourth set, winning 25-12 and forcing a fifth set.In the final set, both teams exchanged points in a tense race to the finish, but South Christian ultimately took control after point 11, going on a run that sealed the match in their favor.Though the outcome was not what the Eagles hoped for, they can hold their heads high, having given it their all and playing with heart. This team truly embodied the spirit of teamwork, and their effort was nothing short of inspiring.A heartfelt thank you goes out to our four seniors: Madi Peal, Lucy VanDrunen, Alayna McGowan, and Ke
More About Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. South ChristianGirls Varsity Swimming vs. OPEN
Girls Varsity SwimmingWhat an incredible night for our Eagle divers at the Regional Diving Meet in Hamilton! Qualifying for this meet is no easy feat, and we are beyond proud of the 5 divers who earned their spots to compete! A huge shoutout to our senior divers—Lilly Kate Devries, Emmarie VanOss, and Ella Vliem—who’ve made jaw-dropping progress this season. Their performances were extraordinary & we will miss them immensely.And a special round of applause for Emily Setlock and Beatrice Volkema, who placed 4th and 5th! Their outstanding efforts have earned them spots at next weekend’s State Meet, where they’ll compete at Eastern Michigan University.
More About Girls Varsity Swimming vs. OPENGirls Varsity Volleyball vs. Plainwell
Girls Varsity VolleyballIn an impressive display of teamwork, the Grand Rapids Christian Eagles soared to victory in the regional semi-final match against Plainwell High School, winning with a sweep and scores of 25-18, 25-18, and 25-12.Offensively, the Eagles were a force, accumulating a total of 37 kills and an impressive hitting efficiency of .361. Leading the charge was Mallory Bremer, who recorded 13 kills, continually putting pressure on the Plainwell defense. Grace Goodyke also made significant contributions with 11 kills, while Mya McKinnen shined with a remarkable .600 hitting percentage, netting 6 kills on 10 attempts. Lucy VanDrunen played a crucial role in key moments of the match, delivering 6 timely kills that helped the Eagles regain momentum.Defensively, Grand Rapids Christian was equally formidable, racking up 6 blocks and 38 digs. Madi Peal was a standout on defense, leading the team with 17 digs and effectively frustrating Plainwell’s offensive efforts. The team's performance in the back ro
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