In the last match of the season, the Eagles traveled to cross-town rivals East Grand Rapids for a rivalry game.

The boys played a very energetic first half with consistent pressure on the EGR back line. With an aggressive showing, they were able to challenge and win for 50/50 balls, intercept EGR attacks, and progress the ball up the field with pace. There was consistent pressure on the East Grand Rapids goal with Max Visser belting a volley off a bouncing ball that rattled the entire goal. Eventually, all that work paid off with Visser combining with Will Bush to send the ball through up the wing. Nate Evenhouse broke free and chased it down to send the ball into the bottom corner and get the Eagles up 1-0 at half time!

Knowing EGR was going to come out aggressive in the second half to tie the game, the boys had to soak up some pressure for decent periods of time. With confident and disciplined defending from all defenders, though, EGR could not find a way through. Grand Rapids Christian continued to try and move the ball up the wings and got some shots on goal through out the half. Some fancy feet by Jose Pedraza nearly resulted in an individual goal as well. The boys were able to tick off the seconds to end the season on a 1-0 win!

A great season of growth and effort by the boys this year, and we look forward to seeing them progress and come back next fall!