Holland Christian
traveled to Byron Center on Friday night in search of a very crucial
conference victory. The Bulldogs controlled the majority of the first
half both offensively and defensively. They forced six turnovers
while outscoring the Maroons 34-27.
Holland Christian
transferred their halftime energy and momentum to the third quarter
action. They fought their way out of the seven point hole to tie the
game up at 42-42 going into the fourth. At this point the game was
close, but it would get even closer. With just seven seconds
remaining in the game with the Maroons clinging to a one-point lead,
Sam VanderSluis was sent to the free-throw line. He made both
free-throws and extended the Maroons' lead to three in the final
seconds. Byron Center found hope after getting fouled on a
three-point attempt. If the player made all three then the game would
be tied. He missed the first and third shots, sealing the Maroons'
55-53 victory.
Sam VanderSluis
scored 23 points, 13 of which came from the free-throw line, where he
has made more than 81% of all attempts this season. Alex Bosch
followed with nine points and multiple rebounds despite his small
5-foot-9 size.
The Maroons improve
to 10-6 overall; 5-3 OK Green, but winning the conference will take
more than just winning games. In order for HC to catch Holland, HC
must win both remaining conference games and Holland must lose one of
their remaining two conference games.
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