Varsity Boys Lacrosse Against Holland Christian

On the Eagles Senior Night, the Holland Christian Maroons put a hurting on the festivities and what was otherwise a beautiful spring evening. The game started as a duel with both teams scoring within the first minute of the game, but the penalty bug bit the Eagles early and often, as the fellow soldiers from the West Coast scored on every one of their player-up possessions. Nothing seemed to work for the night as even when the Eagles managed to get shots, they struggled to hit the net. Goals on the night were scored by Collin Wildman and Brock Grieve, with assists going to Hayden Zimmerman and Luke Afman.

This writer wants to make a shout out to the (5) Eagles Seniors who played their last game at Eagle Stadium last night. It takes serious courage to try a game you have never played before, and then keep coming back day after day when things don't go your way. Aaron Dorner, Finn Rohs, and Logan Sutliff all fit that category as this was their first year playing. If you want to understand how difficult it is, just try passing a lacrosse ball standing still to a stationary target with your dominant hand. Now imagine passing while running, using your off-hand trying to hit a moving target, all while some guy is whacking you with a metal stick. Capiche'? 

We also want to recognize Anthony Betten and Hayden Zimmerman who have played all 4 years here at GRC. Anthony has been a workhorse who never complains, works hard every shift and at every practice. He does the dirty work that needs to be done, a defensive midfielder never gets the opportunity for scoring. Hayden took a little time off his senior year to further his hockey future, but we are glad he came back to finish the season with us. His energy and passion to play hard anytime he is on the field will be missed. Good luck and Godspeed in your next undertakings!