After
winning the District tournament just a few days prior, Holland
Christian traveled to Wyoming to take on Godwin Heights in the first
regional matchup. Coming into the game, Godwin Heights was
undefeated, and was ranked first of all Class B teams.
Holland
Christian began the first quarter with a monstrous dunk by Kyle
Steigenga. That quarter ended with a buzzer beater basket by Sam
VanderSluis, and was fouled on the shot. VanderSluis made the free
throw, sending the Maroons into the second quarter ahead 18-9. Godwin
Heights stepped up their game in the second quarter, however, and
sent the teams into halftime tied 27-27.
The
Maroons scored 11 points in the third quarter, but Godwin's 14 points
pushed them into the fourth quarter with a 41-38 lead over Holland
Christian. The Maroons put up nine points in the fourth quarter, but
were unable to regain the lead. Godwin Heights ended up winning the
contest by a score of 57-47. Kyle Steigenga led the Maroons with 16
points. Sam VanderSluis scored 11, and Jared Dykstra scored finished
with 8.
With
tonight's loss, Holland Christian's season comes to a close with an
overall record of 18-6. This season was the first season under Coach
Mejeur, and it was full of a lot of accomplishments, including a
Conference Co-Championship, and the District Title. Also, Kyle
Steigenga finished his basketball career at Holland Christian with an
outstanding 1,241 points, making him the highest scoring Maroon in
history. Seven seniors played their last game for the Maroons
tonight: Kyle Steigenga, Justin Dykgraaf, Max Wierda, Nathan Walters,
Nick Hill, Jared Dykstra, and Josh Maas. Altogether, these seniors
combined for 1,043 points on the season. Overall, it was a great
season for the Maroons!
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