The Grand Rapids Christian Eagles continued their winning ways, securing their second home victory of the season with a hard-fought 55-45 win over conference rival Forest Hills Northern.

The Eagles started strong, putting up 14 points in the opening quarter while limiting the Huskies to 10. Early on, it took a few possessions to adjust to the Huskies’ varied zone defenses, but once the Eagles settled in, their execution against the zone, paired with key defensive stops, allowed them to take control. By halftime, the Eagles had extended their lead to 29-21.

In the second half, the game remained competitive, with the teams playing a fairly even third quarter. Despite the Huskies’ continued efforts to disrupt the Eagles’ rhythm with defensive adjustments, Grand Rapids Christian maintained a 45-35 advantage heading into the final quarter. In the 4th quarter, the Eagles leaned on their defense to get crucial stops and finished the game on a small offensive run, securing the win with a final score of 55-45.

This victory marks another step forward for the Eagles, who now stand at 6-4 on the season. Tyler Davis led the charge with a 16-point performance, while Braylon Taylor added 14 points. Ador Mawut and Carl Thompson contributed 8 points each, providing a balanced offensive effort in this conference matchup.