Despite some excessively wet weather, the JV boys were back in action on Tuesday night at home against Forest Hills Central.

After playing on turf for the majority of the season, the Eagles found it difficult to get into rhythm on the natural grass at Gainey. The wet field made it difficult for the team to connect too many passes. Meanwhile, about 10 minutes into the game, a driving downpour made conditions even more difficult with a soggy pitch and rain in the eyes. The officials called a 50 minute rain delay after playing 15 minutes of the first half due to thunder and lightning.

The game was able to restart, but the delay had an effect on the boys and the Eagles were pinned in the defensive half for long periods. However, a long ball over the top found it's way to the left wing where Charlie Kileen was able to play the ball toward the top of the box to Peter Borst. He slotted the ball into the run of Miles Bourland who calmly curled the ball into the side netting, ending the half with a 1-0 lead.

In a shortened second half, the Eagles got a little bit more comfortable, but still had to absorb some pressure from the Forest Hills Central Rangers. The Grand Rapids Christian boys started finding some space on the wings and were able to break through with about 12 minutes to go in the second half. A shot from Peter on the right side deflected and caused some confusion in the Rangers box. Miles was quickest to react and nod the ball into the net for his second of the game. The match finished a little sloppy from both sides with the ball bouncing between teams, but the Eagles held on for the 2-0 win.

Next match is an away game at Byron Center on Thursday night.