2013-14 Boys Basketball March 3 vs. Hamilton (Districts)

Holland Christian began their postseason on Monday night against Hamilton. The Maroons jumped out to an early 5-0 lead in the first quarter, but Hamilton ended up taking a 10-7 lead into the second quarter. Sam VanderSluis scored the Maroons' first six points in the second quarter, giving Holland Christian the 22-20 lead going into halftime. Nathan Walters and Sam VanderSluis each scored eight points in the first half.

Kyle Steigenga scored ten points, including two dunks, for the Maroons in the third quarter. Holland Christian's defense limited Hamilton to seven points, extending Holland Christian's lead to 37-27. In the fourth quarter, five different players combined for nine successful free throws. Holland Christian ended up defeating Hamilton 59-37.

Holland Christian had 10 different scorers tonight. Kyle Steigenga led the Maroons with 18 points, and Justin Dykgraaf scored 9. Sam VanderSluis and Nathan Walters each tallied 8 points.


 Holland Christian's next game will be against Allendale at 6PM on Wednesday, March 5, at the Civic Center. If Holland Christian wins that game, they will face the winner of Unity/Zeeland West for the District Championship on Friday.