2013 Boys Varsity Football October 11 VS. Holland

Holland Christian played their final home game of the season on Friday in search of their 4^th consecutive victory. Holland Christian began the game with great offense. The Maroons finished their first offensive drive with a short touchdown pass from Caleb VanderLugt to Kyle Steigenga to put the Maroons up by a score of 7-0. Holland fought back on their next drive to score a touchdown of their own to tie the game up at 7-7. The Maroons immediately responded with another touchdown on their next drive. VanderLugt once again connected with Steigenga for a 53 yard touchdown pass to put the Maroons up 14-7. Holland's next offensive drive ended a touchdown, but the Dutch failed on the extra point to make the score 14-13. The Maroons responded immediately with an 80 yard touchdown pass from VanderLugt to Isaac Boes, who fought his way past multiple defenders to get into the end zone making the score 21-13 at the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter began with another successful Holland Christian drive. VanderLugt connected with Steigenga once again for another touchdown to extend the Maroons lead to 28-13. Holland Christian added another touchdown at the end of the first quarter, as VanderLugt threw a short pass to freshman Caleb Brink to make the score 35-13 Maroons at halftime.

Holland managed to score an 8-point touchdown towards the end of the third quarter, cutting the Maroons' lead to 35-21. In the 4^th quarter, VanderLugt threw two 20-yard touchdowns: The first was to Jake Kalkman, and the second was to Steigenga, making the score 49-21. In the final minute, quarterback Jared Stygstra ran the ball into the end zone sealing the victory for the Maroons by a score of 56-21.

Bryce Eggers had an excellent performance, as he was 8/8 on extra point attempts. The duo of Caleb VanderLugt and Kyle Steigenga also had an incredible game, as they connected with a total of four touchdowns.

 “We came out inconsistent in the first half but once we got going we played a lot better...I'm also happy that we were able to get everyone in the game again tonight!” said Coach Caserta following the Maroons' 4^th consecutive victory. With tonight's win, the Maroons improve to 4-3 on the season. Holland Christian will be back in action on Friday, October 18, as they travel to the home of the Byron Center Bulldogs.