Saturday, March 22, 2014

2014 Lacrosse March 22 vs. Rockford

Holland Christian played their second game of the season on Saturday afternoon against their rivals from Rockford. Joe Spoelhof scored three times for the Maroons in the first quarter. Luke Harbottle added another goal, and the Maroons took a 4-1 lead into the second. Allyn Anthony and Joe Spoelhof each added a goal in the second quarter, but Rockford was able to score four times in the quarter, cutting the Maroons' lead to 6-5 at halftime.

 Jon Nykamp's two goals in the third quarter gave the Maroons an 8-6 lead heading into the final quarter. Isaac Nelson and Joe Spoelhof's goals put the Maroons ahead 10-8 midway through the fourth quarter. With less than a minute remaining in regulation, Rockford scored, narrowing Holland Christian's lead to just 10-9. The Maroons held on to the lead, however, and took home the 10-9 victory. Joe Spoelhof finished with five goals, while Jon Nykamp finished with two goals and four assists. This victory gives the Maroons a solid 2-0 record to start the season. Holland Christian will travel to Grand Haven on Tuesday, March 25, in search of their third consecutive victory.  

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