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Celebrating Our Cross Country Seniors

Updated on 11/13/2025

Samuel De YoungYears in Cross Country: 5Favorite Cross Country Memory: The bags tournament at XC campFuture Plans: Attend Calvin UniversityWisdom for Younger Teammates: Training can pay off in the end Celia KortYears in Cross Country: 3Favorite Cross Country Memory: Celebrating with my team mates after finishing Otsego (my first race back from a stress fracture and a big PR)Future Plans: Attend either Calvin University or Wheaton CollegeWisdom for Younger Teammates: Don't wish you could be cross training. Running is more fun. Isaiah LindstromYears in Cross Country: 7Favorite Cross Country Memory: Having deep conversations during runs.Future Plans: Go to a college and then get a job.Wisdom for Younger Teammates: If you really want to improve, do what Coach tells you to; run 6 days a week, all year round. Emily PlantingaYears in Cross Country: 1Favorite Cross Country Memory: Getting 3 minutes faster from the start of t

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Winter Sports Tryout Schedule

Updated on 11/04/2025

Reminder: you must have an athletic physical on file in the athletic office in order to tryout. Get athletic physicals requirements here.Boys Basketball FreshmanDate: November 12Time: 3:00-5:00pmLocation: All City GymBoys Basketball JVDate: November 12Time: 5:00-7:00pmLocation: All City GymBoys Basketball VarsityDate: November 12Time: 5:30-7:30pmLocation: Quest Center GymGirls Basketball FreshmanDate: November 19Time: 3:00-5:00pmLocation: Quest Center GymGirls Basketball JVDate: November 19Time: 3:00-5:00pmLocation: Quest Center GymGirls Basketball VarsityDate: November 19Time: 5:00-7:00pmLocation: Quest Center GymBowling (Boys & Girls)Date: November 10Time: 3:30-5:00pm (busing provided)Location: Park Center LanesHockeyDate: October 27Time: 3:15pmLocation: Eagles Ice CenterSkiingDate: November 18Time: 4:00 PMLocation: Quest Center LobbyBoys Swimming and DivingDate: November 24Time: 7-9pmLocation: Calvin - Venema Aquatic CenterWrestlingDate: November 17Time: 3:00-5:15pmLocation: Que

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Celebrating Our Football Seniors

Updated on 10/14/2025

#2 Will StuitParents: David and Katie StuitHis favorite teacher at Grand Rapids Christian is Coach Heeres, who brings energy and excitement to every class. Will’s favorite Eagle football memory is this year’s thrilling homecoming victory against Forest Hills Eastern. His advice to the young players: build strong relationships with your teammates and never take a practice for granted. Will thanks his parents for their constant support—never missing a game and always being there. After graduation, Will plans to attend college to study business and finance. #6 Adrian SelfeParents: Lesley and Robb SelfeHis favorite teacher at Grand Rapids Christian is Mr. Mosterd, who always brings positivity and helps him grow in his walk with God. Adrian’s favorite football memory is beating East Grand Rapids his sophomore year on JV and celebrating with his teammates after the big 42–6 win. His advice to the team: even when football gets hard or frustrating, remember you’re never alone—keep a posit

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Celebrating our Volleyball Seniors

Posted on 10/13/2025

We celebrated our girls volleyball seniors!  Here is what their teammates had to say about them!Mallory BremerParents: Paula and Trent BremerShared by: Zoey KlunderMallory has been playing volleyball for 8 years and wants to continue playing in college. Mallory was pulled up to varsity for districts her freshman year and throughout her time at GRC Mallory has been known for being a consistent player and leader on and off the court. She is team captain this year and has earned that title through her commitment to this program. Although she underwent an injury which has put her out physically this season, she has showed up day in and day out for this team. We are so grateful for the undeniable love Mallory has for the game of volleyball which shines through her. Not only is she a great teammate and player she is my cousin, best friend, future maid of honor, and the person that I and others know we can go to when times are hard. She is like a big sister to me and a role model no

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Celebrating our Girls Swim & Dive Seniors!

Posted on 10/09/2025

Julia BenthemParents: Jared and Susan BenthemHow do I get pumped up for a meet: Doing cheers with the team!Plans for next year: Calvin University studying Spanish.Advice to teammates: Don’t be scared to try new things, you never know if something good could come from it. Favorite swim memory: Doing prank wars against Unity Christian during the state meet.Favorite Bible verse: 1 John 4:10-12 ‑  This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. Katherine BrandtParents: Joel and Sarah BrandtHow do I get pumped for a meet: listen to musicPlans for next year: Hope College to study political science- Advice to teammates: show up to team bonding and make an effort to be friends with everyone on t

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Celebrating Our Girls Golf Seniors

Updated on 09/30/2025

Mia Kits – 4-year golfer, 1st-year varsityParent: Joel and Kara KitsA consistent and steady competitor who has shown tremendous growth throughout her four years at GRCHS. Mia is a reliable teammate whose dedication and positive attitude make her an asset to the program.Jane Snyder – 4-year golfer, 3rd-year varsityParents: Bill and Rachel SnyderJane has made remarkable strides in her game and is a consistent contributor in our top six. She has placed in the top 10 individually in multiple tournaments this season and earned OK White honorable-mention all-conference recognition. Her steady scoring and commitment have been key to our team’s success.Makena Nyhuis – 4-year golfer, 2nd-year varsityParnets: Jason and Shannon NyhuisMakenna has shown tremendous improvement, developing into a powerful player with outstanding distance off the tee. Her short game continues to sharpen, making her a reliable scorer in the varsity lineup. She consistently helps the team compete at a high level.Lydia Y

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Celebrating Our Boys Soccer Seniors

Posted on 09/26/2025

#0 – Josh DykemaParents: David & Sue DykemaJosh,From age 4 rec soccer to varsity, your journey has been full of grit and passion. You played through injuries, battled in all weather, and brought calm toughness in goal. You’ve known the highs of a state championship run and the heartbreak of a semifinal shootout. We thank God for your talents, your friendships, and the coaches who shaped you. Whatever comes next, know we’ll always love and support you.Love,Dad, Mom, Nikki, Renee & Steph#5 – Micah RogersParents: Sheri & Neil RogersMicah,Soccer grabbed you as a preschooler and never let go. You’ve shown leadership (teaching your brother), dedication (6 a.m. fence-kicking), perseverance, and encouragement for teammates who’ve become close friends. We pray you keep using these gifts for God’s glory—and can’t wait to see what’s next.Love,Dad, Mom, Ky, Keelan & Max#6 – Will VandenBergParents: Shari & Todd VandenBergWill,Soccer has been part of your life since kindergarten—

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Volunteers: Ken and Arlene VanWoerkom

Posted on 09/24/2025

We are so thankful for Ken and Arlene VanWoerkom and their volunteer photography for Eagle football!Ken’s Journey with Football and CoachingKen’s love for football began in the early 1960s when he played at Grand Haven High School. As a senior, he earned a starting tackle position, sparking a lifelong passion for the sport. Years later, while supporting his son Jonathan’s football journey at Grand Rapids Christian, Ken was invited to coach the 78ers program. Though initially unsure, encouragement from his son and varsity coach John Butler led him to accept. Alongside his brother Jim, Ken coached kids for 10 years, teaching the wing-T offense and supporting the program’s growth. During this time, he also started photographing players, giving each one a poster at season’s end.Transition to PhotographyAfter retiring from coaching, Ken faced the painful loss of his wife to ocular melanoma. Their conversations encouraged him to continue pursuing photography. Shortly after her passing, he bo

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Doug Jager: National High School Athletic Coaches Association Coach of the Year for Girls Cross Country

Updated on 08/23/2025

Mr. Doug Jager Named National High School Athletic Coach AssociationCoach of the Year in Girls Cross Country The National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA), a professional organization dedicated to school coaches and athletic directors, has honored Mr. Doug Jager of Grand Rapids Christian School as the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Coach of the Year for Girls Cross Country.Mr. Jager received this prestigious award on June 25, 2025, at the NHSACA Annual Conference, held at the Ramkota in Rapid City, South Dakota. The conference brought together over 500 coaches and athletic directors from across the nation.This recognition is a testament to Grand Rapids Christian School's commitment to excellence and Mr. Jager’s exceptional contributions to the sport. Nominations for this esteemed award are put forth by a coach's respective sport association in collaboration with the Michigan High School Coaches Association.The NHSACA's selection of Mr. Jage

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Spring Signing Day!

Updated on 10/22/2025

We had a wonderful time celebrating seven of our seniors who have committed to continuing their athletic journeys at the collegiate level!Elle Curtis: Dance at Butler UniversityTyler Davis: Basketball for Heidelberg UniversityAaron Gholston: Track and Field for Grand Valley State UniversityCameron Laufer: Hockey for Oakland UniversityBrayden Melinn: Hockey for University of Michigan FlintCameron Morgan: Football for Lead Prep AcademyTony Phillips: Football for Adrian CollegeKaitlyn Schmitt: Tennis for Spring Arbor UniversityBen Toly: Football for Calvin UniversitySoren White: Soccer for Hope CollegeCaelen Wigboldy: Golf for Dordt UniversitySee more photos of the event here!

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GRCHS 2025-2026 Athletics Information

Updated on 10/22/2025

 Summer Workouts & TrainingStay up to date on off-season workouts and training opportunities. View the summerworkout/training schedule here All Sports, All Seasons Parent MeetingWhen: Monday, August 11 at 8:00 PM via Google MeetWho: One parent/guardian of any student participating in any 2025–26 sport (fall, winter, or spring) must attend.Why: Key info from the Athletic Department on how parents can partner with the athletic department, faith formation, eligibility, social media, training rules, and leadership.Google Meet link will be sent out closer to the meeting.2025–26 Sports PhysicalsAll athletes must have a valid MHSAA physical dated after April 15, 2025 on file in the athletic office before participation.Download the MHSAA physical form here. Parent and student signatures must be completed on the MHSAA form.Submit forms to the Athletic Office online or inperson.New Student Sports Interest FormIf you are a new student to Grand Rapids Christian High School (incl

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Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. TBA

Girls Varsity Volleyball
Posted on 11/14/2025

The Eagles returned to South Christian High School for the Regional Final, facing Grand Rapids Catholic Central with a championship on the line. The team arrived focused, fired up, and ready to compete, ultimately securing a 3–1 victory and bringing home the Regional Championship!The Eagles set the tone early in Set 1 with aggressive serving, recording 3 aces and an impressive 95.7% serving efficiency. Their pressure kept Catholic Central out of system, allowing the Eagles to stay in control from start to finish. Strong serve-receive also fueled the offense, with Zoey Klunder leading the back row with a 2.4 passing average. The Eagles took the first set convincingly, 25–17.Set 2 slipped away after a few early serving errors, allowing Catholic Central to grab the momentum. The Eagles fought throughout but ultimately fell 19–25.Regrouping in Set 3, the team focused on small goals and point-by-point execution. Their determination paid off as the Eagles posted a phenomenal .500 team hittin

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Boys Varsity Ice Hockey falls to West Ottawa 3-7

Boys Varsity Ice Hockey
Posted on 11/12/2025

The hockey team opened its season last night against West Ottawa. While not the result they were looking for, they definitely have learned some areas that they need to improve on, quickly. In the first period the Panthers took the lead with 3 unanswered goals. In the second the Eagles came out and competed much better scoring to cut the lead to 3-1.  Theo Partridge scored the first goal of the season, after banging in his own rebound for the Eagles, while Carter Dalquist and Grahm Behen drew assists on the goal. The Panthers responded late in the second, scoring on a half breakaway to regain the 3 goal lead. In the third, Cash Laufer scored with assists going to Partridge and Sam DeYoung cutting the lead back to 2.  It didn't last as the Panthers scored twice to make it 6-2.  Drew Bierlein scored to cut it in half, with an assist going to Laufer but it wasn't enough as the Panthers won the game 7-3.  Gabe Decoster stopped 28 shots

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Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Holland Christian High School

Girls Varsity Volleyball
Posted on 11/12/2025

The Grand Rapids Christian Eagles made their way to South Christian High School to face the #5-ranked Holland Christian Maroons in the Regional Semifinal, and came away with a thrilling 3–1 victory.In the opening set, the Eagles dominated behind strong first contacts and consistency from the service line, posting a 92% serving rate. Rylee Anderson led the way with three aces, while solid passing helped fuel a balanced offense. The team averaged a 2.1 passing average for the set, with Grace Goodyke leading at a 2.4. The Eagles took control early and closed out the set convincingly, 25–15.The second set saw the Maroons jump to an early lead, forcing the Eagles to battle back. Showing resilience and grit, Grand Rapids Christian made their way back into the game with exceptional serve receive passing and defense from Piper Cebulski and Taylor Frost, who each notched eight digs. The Eagles were able to run a fast offense allowing our middles Mya McKinnon and Sylvia Setsma to take control, t

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Varsity Football Drops District Final to Portland, 0-28

Boys Varsity Football
Posted on 11/10/2025

Entering the District Final game against the undefeated Portland Raiders, GRC knew itwould be a tall task. Throughout the first half, the Eagles’ offense was unable to stringenough successful plays together to punch through the Raiders’ defense. Portland,however, paid off their drives with touchdowns and took a 28-0 lead into halftime.Looking to flip the momentum to start the second half, GRC took the ball all the waydown the field using powerful running from Breckton Meeuwsen and Charlie King, andpassing from King to multiple receivers, including an incredible leaping fourth-downcatch by Brieon Walton! It just wasn’t meant to be, and a Portland interception endedthe GRC chance. The GRC defense continued to battle, keeping Portland out of theendzone, but the Eagle Offense was also stymied and the final score remainedunchanged, Portland 28, GRC 0.Charlie King paced the offense with 70 yards rushing and 117 yards passing. BrecktonMeeuwsen pounded out 32 yards rushing. Walton had two catc

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Eagles Take Second at OK Conference Lakeshore Championship

Girls Varsity Swimming
Posted on 11/09/2025

The Eagles delivered an outstanding performance over the weekend at the Holland Aquatic Center, taking second place at the OK Conference Lakeshore Championship meet. Friday HighlightsFriday’s session kicked off with electric energy as the team earned five new state cuts:Lucy Molenbeek – 200 FreestyleAnneke Nederveld – 200 FreestyleJulia Benthem – 50 FreestyleAli Buist – 50 FreestyleAnneke Nederveld - 500 FreestyleThere were also numerous personal and season-best swims, including:200 IM: Juliana Mills, Olivia Koldenhoven, Gertie Heerema, Emily VanderHeide, Tess Oppenhuizen50 Freestyle: Maeve Harkness, Maddox Veldkamp, Charlotte Muller, Lexi McKee, Rebekah Poppen, Daria VanderGriend, Olive DeMaagd100 Butterfly: Juliana Mills, Olivia Koldenhoven, Maddox Veldkamp, Emily VanderHeide, Rebekah Poppen100 Freestyle: Maeve Harkness, Elizabeth Doezema, Karson VanDenend, Braylon VanDenend, Maddie Mills500 Freestyle: Lucy Molenbeek, Katherine Brandt100 Backstroke: Julia Benthem, Gertie He

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Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. OPEN

Girls Varsity Volleyball
Posted on 11/07/2025

The Grand Rapids Christian Eagles hosted the South Christian Sailors for the District Final and came out on top after an intense, hard-fought match between two top-ranked teams.The Eagles took some time to find their rhythm in the opening set, ultimately falling 15–25 after a few untimely errors. But in the second set, they rallied with grit and determination. Playing clean, disciplined volleyball, the Eagles dominated long rallies and served flawlessly, finishing with 100% serving efficiency. Mya McKinnon and Carys Nieuwenhuis each delivered two aces, while the team hit an impressive .467 at the net to take the set 25–20.The momentum carried into the third set, where the Eagles played with confidence and fire. They surged ahead early and never looked back, winning decisively 25–13. Their defense shined, Sylvia Setsma and Piper Cebulski each notched two blocks, while Zoey Klunder anchored the back row with five key digs. Grace Goodyke had a standout set, recording a 2.4 passing average

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Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. OPEN

Girls Varsity Volleyball
Posted on 11/06/2025

The Grand Rapids Christian Eagles hosted the Aviators for the District Semifinal match and came away with an impressive 3-0 victory, winning 25-10, 25-11, and 25-4.It was a big night for the Eagles, not only did they advance to the District Finals, but they also celebrated a major career milestone for Taylor Frost, who reached 1,000 career assists during the second set. Congratulations, Taylor!The Eagles played a crisp and dominant match, posting a .688 team hitting percentage and tallying 27 total kills. Leading the attack was Mya McKinnon, who recorded 9 kills with just one error and finished with a .727 hitting percentage. Piper Cebulski was also a force at the net, contributing 4 kills on 4 swings for a .750 hitting percentage.From the service line, the Eagles stayed sharp with a 92.5% serving percentage. Carys Nieuwenhuis led a commanding service run of 19 straight serves, including 9 aces, just six serves short of a perfect game.The Eagles now advance to the District Final, where

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Varsity Football Wins Round 1 Playoff Game, 21-13

Boys Varsity Football
Posted on 11/03/2025

The Eagles, in the MHSAA tournament field for the first time since 2022, made the tripdown to Battle Creek to face the 8-1 Beavers of Harper Creek. The game could hardlyhave started worse for the visiting Eagles. After receiving the opening kickoff andmoving the ball to midfield, an Eagles’ fumble gave the Beavers the ball, and theymarched in for a TD to take the lead. On the ensuing kick return, another fumble by theEagles set Harper Creek up again, and they paid it off again. Dane Fitzgibbon blockedthe extra-point kick to keep the score at 13-0 Harper Creek. Needing a response, theEagles marched deep into Beaver territory before a hard hit caused yet another fumbleby the Eagles. Harper Creek’s back sprinted for a long gain to flip the field, and it lookedlike the Beavers might go up three scores, but the defense responded! Sacks by TyDamstra and Davis Hutt put Harper Creek in 4 th and 20 before Caleb Pugh trackeddown a runner from behind to end the HC threat.The offense found its foo

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Boys Varsity Cross Country Claws to 5th Place at the Division 2 State Finals

Boys Varsity Cross Country
Posted on 11/02/2025

The weather was perfect for racing, the competition was great, and the Eagles cross country team ran one of their best races of the season to finish in 5th place in the Division 2 State Finals at the Michigan International Speedway (MIS) on Saturday.The plan was clear: stay cool and collected early. This patient approach saw the Eagles positioned in 11th place at the 1-mile mark. But unlike many teams that fade during the race, the Eagles only grew stronger. They charged into the second half of the race, moving up to 8th place by the 2-mile split. The final 1.1 miles were legendary. The boys continued their surge, digging deep to pick off three additional teams, culminating in a phenomenal 5th-place team finish.The team’s success was fueled by Ashton’s and Sean’s sensational performances at the front of the pack, both of which earned coveted All-State honors (awarded to the top 30 finishers). Sophomore Ashton Fink finished 15th in 15:50, and senior Sean Ryan finished 18t

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Girls Varsity Cross Country Soars to Third Place at the Division 2 State Finals

Girls Varsity Cross Country
Posted on 11/02/2025

The Eagles Girls Cross Country team delivered a phenomenal performance at the Division 2 State Finals at the Michigan International Speedway (MIS) on Saturday, securing a well-deserved 3rd place finish. With ideal racing conditions - temperatures hovering in the upper 40s under a cloudy sky - the team excelled despite the high-stakes environment of a state meet. The girls maintained a cool, collected demeanor, embracing the opportunity before them and executing their race plans.The Eagles established a dominant position right from the gun. At the one-mile mark, the team was firmly in 3rd place, with four runners positioned within the top 35 overall. This early effort set the tone for the rest of the race. Mile by mile, the girls battled tough competition, successfully maintaining their grip on 3rd place and creating a significant gap ahead of the 4th-place team.Senior Lilah Poel once again paced the Eagles, capping off her exceptional career with another All-State performance, fin

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Varsity Football Drops Regular Season Finale to Holland Christian

Boys Varsity Football
Posted on 10/27/2025

For the final regular-season game of the year, the Eagles traveled to Holland Christianto play the Maroons. Holland Christian, fighting for a playoff spot, started very strong,and raced to a three-touchdown lead through the first half: 21-0 Maroons.The Eagle Offense found its footing to start the third quarter and, behind strong runningfrom Breckton Meeuwsen, moved down close. Charlie King ran it in from 7 yards outand King found Nate Larson for the conversion to cut the HC lead to 21-8. HollandChristian wasn’t going to be denied on this night and scored two more touchdownsbefore the Eagles would strike again. After Will Hausig batted down a fourth-down HCpass, the Eagles got great field position and King dashed in from 13 yards out for theTD. Easton Howe’s kick made the score 35-15 Holland Christian. The Eagles forced aMaroons’ punt on the next possession and, just two plays later, Elden Grover sprintedthrough the defense for a 33-yard TD and the Howe kick ended the scoring on the nig

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Boys Varsity Cross Country Qualifies for the State Finals

Boys Varsity Cross Country
Posted on 10/26/2025

The Eagles boys cross country team punched their ticket to the State Finals on a cold, frosty but ultimately sunny Saturday at South Christian, securing a second-place finish at the Regional meet. The team's success was spearheaded by great runs from Ashton Fink and Sean Ryan, who both earned All-Regional recognition by finishing strong in 4th and 5th place, respectively. The next four runners finished in close proximity to lock down the critical second-place spot. Elias DeJong crossed the line in 18th, followed closely by Micah Small (20th), Isaiah Lindstrom (23rd), and James Scholten-Holcomb (24th).In the Post Regional Open Meet (PROM), the JV squad continued a solid day by grabbing a 3rd place finish as a team. Jonathan Falk ran a truly inspired race, finishing 3rd individually to lead the charge. He was supported by Sam DeYoung (10th), Isaac Witte (13th), Micah Manion (14th), and John DeYoung (16th).Course conditions made personal records (PRs) hard to come by, but Isaiah Lindstrom

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Girls Varsity Cross Country Qualifies for the State Finals

Girls Varsity Cross Country
Posted on 10/26/2025

The air was brisk, and the grass was crispy with frost when the Eagles arrived at South Christian early Saturday morning. Despite these cold conditions, the girls' cross country team thawed out enough to secure a second-place Regional finish and punch their ticket to the State Finals. The team secured its state qualification by placing four runners in the top eight. These four Eagles earned All-Region accolades: Lilah Poel led the team in 5th place. She was followed by Zoe Hoekstra (6th), Lucy Waalkes (7th), and Eva Lindstrom (8th).The incredible depth of the program was on full display in the Post Regional Open Meet (PROM). The Eagles dominated the PROM by sweeping the first five spots! Joy Van Wyk took the overall victory in the open race, clocking a time that would have placed her 12th in the varsity field. She was followed by a powerful pack including Sonia Tatko, Alena Sportel, Willa Peterson, and Gwyn Artz.The course was a bit wet and squishy, making personal records (P

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Boys Junior Varsity Football vs. Holland Christian High School

Boys Junior Varsity Football
Posted on 10/24/2025

GR Christian 14 Holland Christian 6After days of rain, the skies over Eagles Stadium cleared for the final game of theseason. Holland Christian began the game with a long kickoff return into Eagles territorybut, on fourth down, Jacob Bierling pressured the QB and Sam Krosschell knockeddown the throw to end the threat. The Eagles drive stalled on an interception, but ZekeSare returned the favor, intercepting a Holland Christian pass at the 5-yard line, andreturning the ball back near midfield! Just a few plays later, James Veldheer dartedthrough the line and outraced the HC defenders for a 32-yard TD run. Bradley Nuiverand Wyatt Stuit connected for the conversion to give GRC an 8-0 lead. On the Maroon’snext try, Kayden Buyck batted down a pass, and Stuit collected a sack to force aHolland Christian punt. Unfortunately, an Eagle turnover gave HC another chance andthey were able to get a touchdown, but Bierling forced an errant throw on theconversion: 8-6 GRC as the first half came to a c

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Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. East Grand Rapids High School

Girls Varsity Volleyball
Posted on 10/22/2025

The Grand Rapids Eagles secured the No. 1 seed in OK-White Conference play, capping off an undefeated 6-0 regular season with a thrilling 3-2 victory over East Grand Rapids.The Eagles came out strong on the road, taking the first set 25-19 with confident play and sharp execution. However, momentum shifted in the next two sets as East Grand Rapids responded with aggressive serving and blocking, handing the Eagles tough losses at 25-12 and 25-10.Refusing to back down, the Eagles regrouped in set four. Behind more precise passing and a smart, aggressive offense, they battled point-for-point before edging out the Pioneers 27-25 in a high-stakes set.Set five was all about composure and resilience. Senior Taylor Frost set the tone early with two clutch aces and a 5-point service run, helping the Eagles build early momentum. The team held strong to seal the match with a 15-13 victory.Stat Leaders:Kills: Grace Goodyke – 15Aces: Taylor Frost – 5Assists: Taylor Frost & Piper Cebulski – 12 ea

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Girls Freshmen Volleyball Ends on a High Note at EGR

Girls Freshman Volleyball
Posted on 10/22/2025

 The GRC freshmen volleyball team closed out their season in impressive fashion, defeating East Grand Rapids in straight sets, 25–19 and 25–21.Chloe Helder led the charge offensively with 6 kills and 4 blocks, while Maddie Postma added 4 strong kills of her own. Setter Avery Warren was outstanding, tallying 13 assists and 6 aces, plus a dig and a kill to round out her stat line. Defensively, Sophie Plantinga steadied the back row with 6 digs, helping to keep the Eagles in control throughout the match.It was a fitting end to a remarkable season. The coaches are incredibly proud of how much each player has grown: individually and as a team over the course of the year.

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Girls Varsity Swimming vs. Spring Lake High School

Girls Varsity Swimming
Posted on 10/21/2025

The Swim & Dive team closed out their dual meet season on a high note with a strong performance at Spring Lake last night. In our final dual meet of the year, the team delivered a series of impressive races and great dives, securing a 123–63 victory. It was the perfect way to finish the season and carry momentum into the upcoming conference meet.Highlights from the night included:Lucy Molenbeek clocked a season-best time in the 200-yard freestyle.Olivia Koldenhoven turned in her fastest 200-yard IM of the season.Maeve Harkness, Julia Benthe, Ali Buist, and Juliana Mills took 1st-4th in the 50 freestyle!Juliana Mills took first in the 100-yard butterfly, shaving off time for her best performance of the season.After ripping her tech suit, Maddie Mills powered through to win the 100-yard freestyle with a state cut time, and also flew through her 200 IM in 2:19.Rory Brouwers and Braylon VanDenend both dropped time in the 100-yard freestyle, each earning season-best finishes.Charlotte M

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Boys Varsity Footbal beat Wayland Union 31-21

Boys Varsity Football
Posted on 10/20/2025

GR Christian 31 – Wayland Union 21The Eagles traveled to Wayland looking to boost their playoff chances and spoil the Wildcats’ Senior Night, and they did just that with a 31–21 victory. GRC struck first after Ty Damstra recovered a fumble, setting up Charlie King’s 22-yard TD pass to Justin Davis. Wayland tied it, but a 28-yard Easton Howe field goal gave GRC a 10–7 lead. After another Wildcat score, a 53-yard kickoff return by Breckton Meeuwsen set up a 39-yard TD pass from King to Elden Grover, giving the Eagles a 17–14 halftime edge. A Brieon Walton interception ended Wayland’s late drive.In the second half, GRC’s offense took control. Meeuwsen capped a long drive with a 17-yard run and a 19-yard TD catch to make it 24–14. On the next drive, Grover burst through a huge hole for a 62-yard TD to extend the lead to 31–14. Wayland added a quick score, but the Eagle defense sealed the win with two more turnovers, including two interceptions by Walton and a fumble recovery by Howe after

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Girls Freshman Volleyball Dominates at Rockford

Girls Freshman Volleyball
Posted on 10/20/2025

The Grand Rapids Christian freshman volleyball team had a strong showing at the Rockford Tournament on Saturday, finishing the day with a 3–1 record. The Eagles swept both Caledonia and West Ottawa in straight sets, outlasted Jenison in an intense three-set thriller, and dropped only one match to a tough Hudsonville squad.Ava Worst led the attack with 14 kills, while Chloe Helder and Maddie Postma each tallied 13. Helder added three blocks: one sealing a game-winning point and Postma contributed a block and two aces. Setter duo Avery Warren and Oakleigh Visker commanded the offense beautifully; Warren totaled 25 assists, six kills, three aces, and a block, while Visker dished out 15 assists and fired off five aces.Defensively, Aleigha VanStee led the back row with 11 digs and three aces, followed by Genevieve Lewis with nine digs and Claire Waelke with six digs and a three-ace serving run to close out a match. Sophie Plantinga filled the stat sheet with six digs, six aces, and five ass

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Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball vs. Multiple Opponents

Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball
Posted on 10/19/2025

The GRC JV Eagles traveled to Grand Haven this weekend to compete in the Grand Haven Lake Shore Classic, facing off against some of the biggest and most competitive programs on the west side of the state.Placed in a strong pool with Coopersville, Reeths-Puffer, and host school Grand Haven, the Eagles entered as the second-ranked team, and wasted no time proving they belonged at the top.The team kicked off the tournament with a dominant 2-0 win over Reeths-Puffer (25-17, 25-12), playing crisp, disciplined volleyball to secure a confident start. Following a long break, they returned to sweep Coopersville 2-0 in another impressive performance. Led by Jori Porte’s consistency in serve receive and at the service line, and Aubrey Visker's smart setting, the Eagles ran an efficient offense and kept Coopersville out of rhythm.Next up: top-ranked Grand Haven High School, and tournament hosts. Undeterred by the challenge, the Eagles played with intensity and poise, outperforming the Buccaneers a

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