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Varsity Football Drops District Final to Portland, 0-28
Boys Varsity Football
Posted on 11/10/2025
Entering the District Final game against the undefeated Portland Raiders, GRC knew itwould be a tall task. Throughout the first half, the Eagles’ offense was unable to stringenough successful plays together to punch through the Raiders’ defense. Portland,however, paid off their drives with touchdowns and took a 28-0 lead into halftime.Looking to flip the momentum to start the second half, GRC took the ball all the waydown the field using powerful running from Breckton Meeuwsen and Charlie King, andpassing from King to multiple receivers, including an incredible leaping fourth-downcatch by Brieon Walton! It just wasn’t meant to be, and a Portland interception endedthe GRC chance. The GRC defense continued to battle, keeping Portland out of theendzone, but the Eagle Offense was also stymied and the final score remainedunchanged, Portland 28, GRC 0.Charlie King paced the offense with 70 yards rushing and 117 yards passing. BrecktonMeeuwsen pounded out 32 yards rushing. Walton had two catc
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Eagles Take Second at OK Conference Lakeshore Championship
Girls Varsity Swimming
Posted on 11/09/2025
The Eagles delivered an outstanding performance over the weekend at the Holland Aquatic Center, taking second place at the OK Conference Lakeshore Championship meet. Friday HighlightsFriday’s session kicked off with electric energy as the team earned five new state cuts:Lucy Molenbeek – 200 FreestyleAnneke Nederveld – 200 FreestyleJulia Benthem – 50 FreestyleAli Buist – 50 FreestyleAnneke Nederveld - 500 FreestyleThere were also numerous personal and season-best swims, including:200 IM: Juliana Mills, Olivia Koldenhoven, Gertie Heerema, Emily VanderHeide, Tess Oppenhuizen50 Freestyle: Maeve Harkness, Maddox Veldkamp, Charlotte Muller, Lexi McKee, Rebekah Poppen, Daria VanderGriend, Olive DeMaagd100 Butterfly: Juliana Mills, Olivia Koldenhoven, Maddox Veldkamp, Emily VanderHeide, Rebekah Poppen100 Freestyle: Maeve Harkness, Elizabeth Doezema, Karson VanDenend, Braylon VanDenend, Maddie Mills500 Freestyle: Lucy Molenbeek, Katherine Brandt100 Backstroke: Julia Benthem, Gertie He
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Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. OPEN
Girls Varsity Volleyball
Posted on 11/07/2025
The Grand Rapids Christian Eagles hosted the South Christian Sailors for the District Final and came out on top after an intense, hard-fought match between two top-ranked teams.The Eagles took some time to find their rhythm in the opening set, ultimately falling 15–25 after a few untimely errors. But in the second set, they rallied with grit and determination. Playing clean, disciplined volleyball, the Eagles dominated long rallies and served flawlessly, finishing with 100% serving efficiency. Mya McKinnon and Carys Nieuwenhuis each delivered two aces, while the team hit an impressive .467 at the net to take the set 25–20.The momentum carried into the third set, where the Eagles played with confidence and fire. They surged ahead early and never looked back, winning decisively 25–13. Their defense shined, Sylvia Setsma and Piper Cebulski each notched two blocks, while Zoey Klunder anchored the back row with five key digs. Grace Goodyke had a standout set, recording a 2.4 passing average
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Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. OPEN
Girls Varsity Volleyball
Posted on 11/06/2025
The Grand Rapids Christian Eagles hosted the Aviators for the District Semifinal match and came away with an impressive 3-0 victory, winning 25-10, 25-11, and 25-4.It was a big night for the Eagles, not only did they advance to the District Finals, but they also celebrated a major career milestone for Taylor Frost, who reached 1,000 career assists during the second set. Congratulations, Taylor!The Eagles played a crisp and dominant match, posting a .688 team hitting percentage and tallying 27 total kills. Leading the attack was Mya McKinnon, who recorded 9 kills with just one error and finished with a .727 hitting percentage. Piper Cebulski was also a force at the net, contributing 4 kills on 4 swings for a .750 hitting percentage.From the service line, the Eagles stayed sharp with a 92.5% serving percentage. Carys Nieuwenhuis led a commanding service run of 19 straight serves, including 9 aces, just six serves short of a perfect game.The Eagles now advance to the District Final, where
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Varsity Football Wins Round 1 Playoff Game, 21-13
Boys Varsity Football
Posted on 11/03/2025
The Eagles, in the MHSAA tournament field for the first time since 2022, made the tripdown to Battle Creek to face the 8-1 Beavers of Harper Creek. The game could hardlyhave started worse for the visiting Eagles. After receiving the opening kickoff andmoving the ball to midfield, an Eagles’ fumble gave the Beavers the ball, and theymarched in for a TD to take the lead. On the ensuing kick return, another fumble by theEagles set Harper Creek up again, and they paid it off again. Dane Fitzgibbon blockedthe extra-point kick to keep the score at 13-0 Harper Creek. Needing a response, theEagles marched deep into Beaver territory before a hard hit caused yet another fumbleby the Eagles. Harper Creek’s back sprinted for a long gain to flip the field, and it lookedlike the Beavers might go up three scores, but the defense responded! Sacks by TyDamstra and Davis Hutt put Harper Creek in 4 th and 20 before Caleb Pugh trackeddown a runner from behind to end the HC threat.The offense found its foo
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Boys Varsity Cross Country Claws to 5th Place at the Division 2 State Finals
Boys Varsity Cross Country
Posted on 11/02/2025
The weather was perfect for racing, the competition was great, and the Eagles cross country team ran one of their best races of the season to finish in 5th place in the Division 2 State Finals at the Michigan International Speedway (MIS) on Saturday.The plan was clear: stay cool and collected early. This patient approach saw the Eagles positioned in 11th place at the 1-mile mark. But unlike many teams that fade during the race, the Eagles only grew stronger. They charged into the second half of the race, moving up to 8th place by the 2-mile split. The final 1.1 miles were legendary. The boys continued their surge, digging deep to pick off three additional teams, culminating in a phenomenal 5th-place team finish.The team’s success was fueled by Ashton’s and Sean’s sensational performances at the front of the pack, both of which earned coveted All-State honors (awarded to the top 30 finishers). Sophomore Ashton Fink finished 15th in 15:50, and senior Sean Ryan finished 18t
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Girls Varsity Cross Country Soars to Third Place at the Division 2 State Finals
Girls Varsity Cross Country
Posted on 11/02/2025
The Eagles Girls Cross Country team delivered a phenomenal performance at the Division 2 State Finals at the Michigan International Speedway (MIS) on Saturday, securing a well-deserved 3rd place finish. With ideal racing conditions - temperatures hovering in the upper 40s under a cloudy sky - the team excelled despite the high-stakes environment of a state meet. The girls maintained a cool, collected demeanor, embracing the opportunity before them and executing their race plans.The Eagles established a dominant position right from the gun. At the one-mile mark, the team was firmly in 3rd place, with four runners positioned within the top 35 overall. This early effort set the tone for the rest of the race. Mile by mile, the girls battled tough competition, successfully maintaining their grip on 3rd place and creating a significant gap ahead of the 4th-place team.Senior Lilah Poel once again paced the Eagles, capping off her exceptional career with another All-State performance, fin
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Varsity Football Drops Regular Season Finale to Holland Christian
Boys Varsity Football
Posted on 10/27/2025
For the final regular-season game of the year, the Eagles traveled to Holland Christianto play the Maroons. Holland Christian, fighting for a playoff spot, started very strong,and raced to a three-touchdown lead through the first half: 21-0 Maroons.The Eagle Offense found its footing to start the third quarter and, behind strong runningfrom Breckton Meeuwsen, moved down close. Charlie King ran it in from 7 yards outand King found Nate Larson for the conversion to cut the HC lead to 21-8. HollandChristian wasn’t going to be denied on this night and scored two more touchdownsbefore the Eagles would strike again. After Will Hausig batted down a fourth-down HCpass, the Eagles got great field position and King dashed in from 13 yards out for theTD. Easton Howe’s kick made the score 35-15 Holland Christian. The Eagles forced aMaroons’ punt on the next possession and, just two plays later, Elden Grover sprintedthrough the defense for a 33-yard TD and the Howe kick ended the scoring on the nig
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Boys Varsity Cross Country Qualifies for the State Finals
Boys Varsity Cross Country
Posted on 10/26/2025
The Eagles boys cross country team punched their ticket to the State Finals on a cold, frosty but ultimately sunny Saturday at South Christian, securing a second-place finish at the Regional meet. The team's success was spearheaded by great runs from Ashton Fink and Sean Ryan, who both earned All-Regional recognition by finishing strong in 4th and 5th place, respectively. The next four runners finished in close proximity to lock down the critical second-place spot. Elias DeJong crossed the line in 18th, followed closely by Micah Small (20th), Isaiah Lindstrom (23rd), and James Scholten-Holcomb (24th).In the Post Regional Open Meet (PROM), the JV squad continued a solid day by grabbing a 3rd place finish as a team. Jonathan Falk ran a truly inspired race, finishing 3rd individually to lead the charge. He was supported by Sam DeYoung (10th), Isaac Witte (13th), Micah Manion (14th), and John DeYoung (16th).Course conditions made personal records (PRs) hard to come by, but Isaiah Lindstrom
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Girls Varsity Cross Country Qualifies for the State Finals
Girls Varsity Cross Country
Posted on 10/26/2025
The air was brisk, and the grass was crispy with frost when the Eagles arrived at South Christian early Saturday morning. Despite these cold conditions, the girls' cross country team thawed out enough to secure a second-place Regional finish and punch their ticket to the State Finals. The team secured its state qualification by placing four runners in the top eight. These four Eagles earned All-Region accolades: Lilah Poel led the team in 5th place. She was followed by Zoe Hoekstra (6th), Lucy Waalkes (7th), and Eva Lindstrom (8th).The incredible depth of the program was on full display in the Post Regional Open Meet (PROM). The Eagles dominated the PROM by sweeping the first five spots! Joy Van Wyk took the overall victory in the open race, clocking a time that would have placed her 12th in the varsity field. She was followed by a powerful pack including Sonia Tatko, Alena Sportel, Willa Peterson, and Gwyn Artz.The course was a bit wet and squishy, making personal records (P
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Boys Junior Varsity Football vs. Holland Christian High School
Boys Junior Varsity Football
Posted on 10/24/2025
GR Christian 14 Holland Christian 6After days of rain, the skies over Eagles Stadium cleared for the final game of theseason. Holland Christian began the game with a long kickoff return into Eagles territorybut, on fourth down, Jacob Bierling pressured the QB and Sam Krosschell knockeddown the throw to end the threat. The Eagles drive stalled on an interception, but ZekeSare returned the favor, intercepting a Holland Christian pass at the 5-yard line, andreturning the ball back near midfield! Just a few plays later, James Veldheer dartedthrough the line and outraced the HC defenders for a 32-yard TD run. Bradley Nuiverand Wyatt Stuit connected for the conversion to give GRC an 8-0 lead. On the Maroon’snext try, Kayden Buyck batted down a pass, and Stuit collected a sack to force aHolland Christian punt. Unfortunately, an Eagle turnover gave HC another chance andthey were able to get a touchdown, but Bierling forced an errant throw on theconversion: 8-6 GRC as the first half came to a c
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Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. East Grand Rapids High School
Girls Varsity Volleyball
Posted on 10/22/2025
The Grand Rapids Eagles secured the No. 1 seed in OK-White Conference play, capping off an undefeated 6-0 regular season with a thrilling 3-2 victory over East Grand Rapids.The Eagles came out strong on the road, taking the first set 25-19 with confident play and sharp execution. However, momentum shifted in the next two sets as East Grand Rapids responded with aggressive serving and blocking, handing the Eagles tough losses at 25-12 and 25-10.Refusing to back down, the Eagles regrouped in set four. Behind more precise passing and a smart, aggressive offense, they battled point-for-point before edging out the Pioneers 27-25 in a high-stakes set.Set five was all about composure and resilience. Senior Taylor Frost set the tone early with two clutch aces and a 5-point service run, helping the Eagles build early momentum. The team held strong to seal the match with a 15-13 victory.Stat Leaders:Kills: Grace Goodyke – 15Aces: Taylor Frost – 5Assists: Taylor Frost & Piper Cebulski – 12 ea
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Girls Freshmen Volleyball Ends on a High Note at EGR
Girls Freshman Volleyball
Posted on 10/22/2025
The GRC freshmen volleyball team closed out their season in impressive fashion, defeating East Grand Rapids in straight sets, 25–19 and 25–21.Chloe Helder led the charge offensively with 6 kills and 4 blocks, while Maddie Postma added 4 strong kills of her own. Setter Avery Warren was outstanding, tallying 13 assists and 6 aces, plus a dig and a kill to round out her stat line. Defensively, Sophie Plantinga steadied the back row with 6 digs, helping to keep the Eagles in control throughout the match.It was a fitting end to a remarkable season. The coaches are incredibly proud of how much each player has grown: individually and as a team over the course of the year.
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Girls Varsity Swimming vs. Spring Lake High School
Girls Varsity Swimming
Posted on 10/21/2025
The Swim & Dive team closed out their dual meet season on a high note with a strong performance at Spring Lake last night. In our final dual meet of the year, the team delivered a series of impressive races and great dives, securing a 123–63 victory. It was the perfect way to finish the season and carry momentum into the upcoming conference meet.Highlights from the night included:Lucy Molenbeek clocked a season-best time in the 200-yard freestyle.Olivia Koldenhoven turned in her fastest 200-yard IM of the season.Maeve Harkness, Julia Benthe, Ali Buist, and Juliana Mills took 1st-4th in the 50 freestyle!Juliana Mills took first in the 100-yard butterfly, shaving off time for her best performance of the season.After ripping her tech suit, Maddie Mills powered through to win the 100-yard freestyle with a state cut time, and also flew through her 200 IM in 2:19.Rory Brouwers and Braylon VanDenend both dropped time in the 100-yard freestyle, each earning season-best finishes.Charlotte M
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Boys Varsity Footbal beat Wayland Union 31-21
Boys Varsity Football
Posted on 10/20/2025
GR Christian 31 – Wayland Union 21The Eagles traveled to Wayland looking to boost their playoff chances and spoil the Wildcats’ Senior Night, and they did just that with a 31–21 victory. GRC struck first after Ty Damstra recovered a fumble, setting up Charlie King’s 22-yard TD pass to Justin Davis. Wayland tied it, but a 28-yard Easton Howe field goal gave GRC a 10–7 lead. After another Wildcat score, a 53-yard kickoff return by Breckton Meeuwsen set up a 39-yard TD pass from King to Elden Grover, giving the Eagles a 17–14 halftime edge. A Brieon Walton interception ended Wayland’s late drive.In the second half, GRC’s offense took control. Meeuwsen capped a long drive with a 17-yard run and a 19-yard TD catch to make it 24–14. On the next drive, Grover burst through a huge hole for a 62-yard TD to extend the lead to 31–14. Wayland added a quick score, but the Eagle defense sealed the win with two more turnovers, including two interceptions by Walton and a fumble recovery by Howe after
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Girls Freshman Volleyball Dominates at Rockford
Girls Freshman Volleyball
Posted on 10/20/2025
The Grand Rapids Christian freshman volleyball team had a strong showing at the Rockford Tournament on Saturday, finishing the day with a 3–1 record. The Eagles swept both Caledonia and West Ottawa in straight sets, outlasted Jenison in an intense three-set thriller, and dropped only one match to a tough Hudsonville squad.Ava Worst led the attack with 14 kills, while Chloe Helder and Maddie Postma each tallied 13. Helder added three blocks: one sealing a game-winning point and Postma contributed a block and two aces. Setter duo Avery Warren and Oakleigh Visker commanded the offense beautifully; Warren totaled 25 assists, six kills, three aces, and a block, while Visker dished out 15 assists and fired off five aces.Defensively, Aleigha VanStee led the back row with 11 digs and three aces, followed by Genevieve Lewis with nine digs and Claire Waelke with six digs and a three-ace serving run to close out a match. Sophie Plantinga filled the stat sheet with six digs, six aces, and five ass
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Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball vs. Multiple Opponents
Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball
Posted on 10/19/2025
The GRC JV Eagles traveled to Grand Haven this weekend to compete in the Grand Haven Lake Shore Classic, facing off against some of the biggest and most competitive programs on the west side of the state.Placed in a strong pool with Coopersville, Reeths-Puffer, and host school Grand Haven, the Eagles entered as the second-ranked team, and wasted no time proving they belonged at the top.The team kicked off the tournament with a dominant 2-0 win over Reeths-Puffer (25-17, 25-12), playing crisp, disciplined volleyball to secure a confident start. Following a long break, they returned to sweep Coopersville 2-0 in another impressive performance. Led by Jori Porte’s consistency in serve receive and at the service line, and Aubrey Visker's smart setting, the Eagles ran an efficient offense and kept Coopersville out of rhythm.Next up: top-ranked Grand Haven High School, and tournament hosts. Undeterred by the challenge, the Eagles played with intensity and poise, outperforming the Buccaneers a
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Boys Junior Varsity Football falls to Wayland Union High School
Boys Junior Varsity Football
Updated on 10/17/2025
GR Christian 16 – Wayland Union 41The Eagles ran into a tough opponent this week in the Wildcats. After Wayland scored on their opening possession, GRC answered with two 30+ yard completions from Bradley Nuiver to Cooper Brisbane, driving inside the 5-yard line before a fumble ended the threat. The defense responded with a key fourth-down sack by Jacob Bierling, setting up a 22-yard TD pass from Nuiver to Brisbane. A conversion to Wyatt Stuit gave the Eagles an 8–7 lead, but Wayland added a late score to lead 13–8 at halftime.The second half was marred by turnovers that gave Wayland short fields, and the Wildcats capitalized. Despite the struggles, GRC’s defense kept fighting—Zeke Sare scooped a fumble and sprinted 66 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, with Nuiver hitting Stuit for the conversion to close the scoring at 41–16.Nuiver threw for 134 yards and a TD, with Brisbane (92 yards, 1 TD) and Stuit (42 yards) leading the receivers. Bierling posted 9 solo tackles, 2 for lo
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Eagles Earn Sweep, Push Northern to the Limit
Girls Freshman Volleyball
Posted on 10/16/2025
The freshmen Eagles had an exciting night of volleyball, defeating Ottawa Hills in straight sets (25–13, 25–6) before falling just short in a tight three-set rematch against Forest Hills Northern.Against Ottawa Hills, the Eagles dominated from start to finish, serving tough and attacking relentlessly. In the second match, the team rallied energetically in the second set to force a deciding third, ultimately falling 15–12 but showing tremendous teamwork.Chloe Helder was strong at the net with 5 kills and 4 blocks, while Maddie Postma led the attack with 11 kills, 5 blocks, and an ace. Setter Avery Warren ran the offense efficiently with 14 assists, 2 kills, and 2 aces. Defensively, Aleigha VanStee tallied 6 digs and 2 aces, and Sophie Plantinga contributed 5 digs, 2 assists, and 2 aces. Genevieve Lewis added 4 aces, and Oakleigh Visker was steady and strong with 5 assists, 2 aces, and a perfect serving night: 21 for 21. Rounding out the offensive depth, Alida Atkins, Ava Worst, and Kam
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Boys Varsity Soccer vs. East Grand Rapids High School
Boys Varsity Soccer
Posted on 10/16/2025
The Eagles season came to an end on Wednesday night after a shoot-out loss to East Grand Rapids in the district final. The Pioneers would score first when an errant clearance fell to the foot of an opposing player right in front of goal. The Eagles would respond when William Bush was tripped up in the box, leading to a penalty kick goal from Liam Jansen, who was celebrating his 17th birthday on the night. From there, the defenses would own the night with no further goals as the match was decided by spot-kicks. The Eagles received goals in the shootout from Max Visser, Liam Jansen, Will VandenBerg, Frieder Breithaupt, and Will Gruennert. Despite two fantastic saves from Josh Dykema during the PKs, the Eagles were not able to pull-out a victory. The Eagles end their season with a 9-6-4 record. We are grateful for the efforts and growth of this group over the course of the season and thank our 13 seniors for their tremendous impact on the soc
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