The boys JV lacrosse lost a tough game to Jenison HS Thursday night.  They fought hard, but ended up coming up short in the contest. 

The boys JV lacrosse played a competitive game against Kenowa Hills, but fell short by a score of 6 - 3.  The game was a defensive battle in which the boys played well.  The Eagles were led in scoring by Adrian Selfe who had two goals, Elijah VanderKodde who had a goal and an assist, and Kaden Rysdam who assisted on one goal.  Isaac Zull had five saves in goal as well.  The team possessed the ball well and continued to improve in its ball control.  They look forward to the final to games later this week at Jenison (Thursday) then against Caledonia (Saturday).   The team also celebrated senior night with senior Wyatt Kissell from West Catholic.  He has been a great presence on the team and contributed much this season.  Well done Wyatt.

The Eagles JV Lacrosse team fell 4 - 0 to Holland Christian on Thursday night.  The boys played a solid game of defense and had opportunities on offense, but didn't get the bounces.  At the same time, they continue to show good improvement in their team play and defense.

The boys JV lacrosse team defeated East Kentwood 8 - 4 on Thursday night.  It was a solid performance as they dominated the flow of most of the game.  Evan Bolt was solid in faceoffs and provided the Eagles with possession throughout.  The team saw wide balance in its scoring as 7 players scored goals.  Adrian Selfe led the team with two goals.  The team got one goal each from Sam VanderMeyden, Evan Bolt, Kaden Rysdam, Asa Bremer-Bennet, Leland Lautenbach, and Elijah VanderKodde.  Additionally, Parker Will and Seanyk Fleurette each contributed an assist to help the team.  The defense was solid as well.  Overall, it was a good night for the team as they cruised to victory. 

The Eagles JV lacrosse team came up short on Tuesday against Jenison.  At the same time, the boys continued to develop and improve.  Goalie Isaac Zull recorded 11 saves through the first three quarters.  For the fourth quarter, Parker Will came in and recorded two saves against a tough Jenison squad.  The Eagles were led in scoring by Adrian Selfe who had two goals and an assist.  Adam VanderHart and Kayden Rysdam also recorded a goal each for the team.  Isaaz Zull also recorded an assist. 

The Eagles JV lacrosse team had mixed results as it played Byron Center and Mattawan on Saturday.  The day began with the Eagles falling 7 - 4 to the Byron Center Bulldogs.  Adrian Selfe led the way with a hat trick of goals in the first half.  Kaden Rysdam added a goal in the second half to round out the team's scoring.  In the second game, the Eagles tied Mattawan 3 - 3 during a hard fought defensive game.  The Eagles' defense played solid throughout and goalie Isaac Zull made a number of key saves when called upon.  Kayden Rysdam, Sam VanderMeyden, and Leland Lautenbach all tallied one goal each as the team scored late in the second half to tie the game.  Overall, the team played well together and showed continued improvement in a number of areas.  They look forward to two good games coming up this week. 

The Eagles JV Lacrosse team fell to the Kenowa Hills Knights JV lacrosse team Thursday.  The game was a defensive battle in which both teams struggled to score with regularity.  The team did well playing through the rain and weather, but in the end they couldn't quite pull out the victory. 

The Grand Rapids Christian JV Lacrosse team fell to Holland Christian 7 - 3 on Tuesday night. 

The JV boys lacrosse team defeated the East Kentwood Falcons JV 16 - 1 on Wednesday as the team entered conference play.  The team was strong in all elements of the game as they cruised to victory.  Isaac Zull played a strong game in goal while Jonah Mulder and the other D-poles provided a strong defense.  Evan Bolt also had a strong night of taking faceoffs. The Eagles were led in scoring by Elijah VanderKodde (4 goals) and Adrian Selfe (3 goals).  The Eagles also got a lot of balanced scoring with Leland Lautenbach, Adam VanderHart, Parker Will, BJ Apol, Sam VanderMeyden, Asa Bremer Bennet, and Max Dekker all contributing to the score.  The team also got assists from Adrian Selfe, Adam VanderHart, Parker Will, Sam Vander Meyden, and Carson Stransky.  Overall, it was a solid, balanced game from the Eagles.  Well done!  

The Eagles JV lacrosse team fell to the Traverse City United Lacrosse team 13 - 1 on Monday night.  This is the team's last game before it enters conference play against East Kentwood on Wednesday.  Leland Lautenbach scored a goal for the Eagles and Isaac Zull made many saves in goal.

The Eagles JV lacrosse team fell by a score of 8 - 0 to the West Ottawa Panthers on Wednesday night. 

The Grand Rapids Christian JV lacrosse team fell to the Spring Lake Lakers 11 - 2 in its game on Monday night.  Goalie Isaac Zull made a number of strong saves, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Spring Lake offense.  Leland Lautenbach and Adrian Selfe each tallied a goal in the game.  The team looks forward to its next game at West Ottawa this Wednesday night.  See you there.

Friday, March 24, 2023   The Eagles JV lacrosse team opened its 2023 season with a 9 – 4 win over the Lowell Red Arrows on Friday night.  Playing at home, the team got stronger as the game went on, and got solid performances from many players.  This year’s team is a combination of players from Grand Rapids Christian, South Christian, West Catholic, and Calvin Christian, all of whom are working to come together as a team.   After the team surrendered the first goal of the game to go down 1 – 0, they started to gel effectively.  Leland Lautenbach scored the team’s first goal this season and tied the game at 1 – 1.  He ended the game with three goals.  Isaac Zull fortified the goal, and by half-time, the game was tied at 3 – 3.   Evan Bolt’s work at face-offs helped the team control the ball as well.   The team came out strong in the third quarter and built the lead up to 8 – 3 with five goals, which included a natural hat trick by Elijah VanderKodde.  The defense, led by Nickson Tanui, who picked up eight ground balls, and Ethan Schaaf, held strong and shut out the Red Arrows in the third.    In the fourth quarter, the team maintained control of the ball and with a late goal by each team, the game ended 9 – 4.    In addition to Leland’s  and Elijah’s three goals each, the Eagles got one goal each from Adrian Selfe (in the second) Sam Vander Meyden (in the third) and Adam Vander Hart (in the fourth).  Overall, it was exciting to watch them grow as a unit throughout the game, and we look forward to the rest of the season.