The Eagles took on East Grand Rapids at home in a hard fought 4-4 finish. The singles players came out firing, showing off not just skill but serious mental toughness. Every point was a battle, and they dug deep to stay strong under pressure. The close sets and clutch moments weren’t just about individual talent, they were proof of a team that's been putting in the work together, pushing each other to get better every day. While we had a loss at 4S, Anwen turned it around in the second set and made her opponent work for that win. You could feel the energy and determination on the court, and it was clear: this group plays with purpose and pride.

The doubles matches were packed with intensity and heart, as teams brought a surge of energy and determination to the courts. 3D Londyn/Johanna found themselves down early but stormed back with fierce comebacks, showing just how much fight they had in them. The momentum shifts were electric—especially in the tight three-set battles where players dug deep, trusted each other, and turned the match around with hustle and grit. Even in the matches that didn’t go their way, the effort was undeniable, and the energy never dropped, creating an atmosphere fueled by passion, teamwork, and unwavering drive.

The players showed up today and proved that they are a unified, talented, and energetic team. You could feel the energy and determination on the court, and it was clear: this group plays with purpose and pride.

• 1S Henley Honholt 6-2, 7-5
• 2S Avah Jerke 6-2, 6-4
• 3S Kaitlyn Schmitt 7-5, 7-6 (2)
• 4S Anwen Amash 1-6, 5-7
• 1D Anneka VerMeulen/Gwyn Artz 4-6, 1-6
• 2D Anna Jacobsen/Emily VandenBerge 2-6, 7-6 (5), 3-6
• 3D Johanna Bos/Londyn Jerke 2-6, 7-5, 7-5
• 4D Charline Dahu/Charlotte VerMeulen 4-6, 3-6
• 5D Adelyn Breuninger/Olivia Christians 6-2, 6-1
• 6D Cam Kok/Megan Vandenberg 5-7, 4-6

This Saturday, the Eagles travel to Allegan for their invitational with 5 other schools.

Go Eagles!