The Maroons played against Grand Rapids
Catholic Central in the regional tournament on Saturday at Hope
College. Holland Christian put two men on base in the first inning,
but failed to score. The Cougars scored a run with two outs in the
second inning. The Maroons put runners on base in the third and fifth
innings, but fell just short. The Maroons outhit the Cougars 5-4, but
Grand Rapids Catholic Central's lone run gave them the 1-0 victory.
Nate DeZwaan led the team with two hits. Casey Meyaard, Mike Mokma,
and Dan Lynch also had hits. Mike Mokma pitched all six innings for
the Maroons, struck out four, and didn't allow any earned runs.
Holland Christian finished their
season with a 20-9 record. Collectively, they scored 179 runs, had
227 hits, and maintained a .304 batting average. Sophomore Mike Mokma
led the team with 40 hits, 10 doubles, 22 RBIs, and a .449 batting
average. Nick Hill led the team on the bases with 17 stolen bases.
David Williams had four triples and two home runs.
Holland Christian pitching struck out
a total of 189 batters and only gave up 1.6 runs per nine innings
pitched (ERA). Mike Mokma pitched 53.1 innings and struck out 76
batters.
There were eight seniors on the team
this year: Brandon Roon, Josiah Coleman, Landon Brower, Casey
Meyaard, Nick Hill, Nate DeZwaan, and Dan Lynch. These seniors
combined for 75 RBIs.
This season was the first season under
Coach Jim Caserta, and it was a great one!
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