The Grand Rapids Christian Eagles get a big conference win over the Northview Wildcats.  The Wildcats came into this game with a perfect 13-0 record.  The Eagles got off to a great start right from the beginning.  At the end of the 1st quarter the Eagles led 16-7.  The defense was the difference in the 1st quarter and 2nd quarter.  The Eagles kept the high scoring Wildcats in check closing out the 2nd quarter 23-15.  The Eagles controlled the tempo from the beginning to the end.  The Eagles came out to start the second half with the same energy and intensity like they started.  At the end of the 3rd quarter, the Eagles were up 42-34.  It was the defense tonight that helped the Eagles get passed the Wildcats.  The Eagles finished strong to get the win tonight with a final score of 65 - 53.

The Eagles got a big boost from senior guard Nick Cassidy finishing with 9 assist and 6 points.  The Eagles also had 3 players in double digits senior Delon McCloud who scored 21 points.   Dono Thames and Jaylan Ouwinga both chipped with 18 points apiece.  The Eagles will go back to the drawing board to prepare for Friday's home game versus East Grand Rapids.  The Eagles move to 11-3 on the season.