In a fun showdown at Grand Rapids Christian's gym, the Eagles triumphed over their rivals, East Grand Rapids High, securing a 3-1 victory on Senior Night. The match celebrated the contributions of four outstanding seniors: Alayna McGowan, Madi Peal, Keira Porte, and Lucy VanDrunen.

The Eagles set the tone early, dominating the first set with a decisive win of 25-11. East Grand Rapids responded, taking the second set 25-19 and momentarily shifting momentum in their favor.

Refocusing their efforts, Grand Rapids Christian rebounded impressively in the third and fourth sets, winning with scores of 25-15 and 25-18 keeping the Pioneers under 20 points. The team’s defensive ability was evident, as they registered a total of 9 blocks, significantly stifling the EGR offense. Keira Porte stood out as a defensive powerhouse, leading with 4 blocks.

The Eagles' defense didn't stop there; they racked up an impressive 54 digs, with Madi Peal leading the charge at the backline with 2, demonstrating her crucial role in the shift in momentum she maintained a solid set average of 5.3 digs.

On the offensive front, Taylor Frost orchestrated the Eagle attack with 24 assists, she also contributed 3 aces, bringing her season total to an impressive 81 aces. Grace Goodyke was another force, contributing 18 kills. Mya Mckinnen also made her presence felt, adding 8 kills and an impressive hitting percentage of .400 along with Lucy VanDrunen with 7 kills to add to the total. 

This victory not only highlighted the talents of the current team but also served as a fitting farewell in the Quest Center to the graduating seniors. The Eagles will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming matches as they head into the postseason. With a strong combined effort in both offense and defense, Grand Rapids Christian continues to look forward and are ready to concur more obstacles as they move forward. Thank you Seniors, and GO EAGLES!