Grand Rapids Christian High School - Memoir Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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KX-7 Top Row: I. Wynqarderi, M. Ritsenia, M. De Ionge, K. Bylsrna, E. Holwerda, B. Van Ess. Middle Row: Mr. Fl. I. Dornbush, L. Helder, B. Veldkamp, M. Potter, I. Pylnian, Mr. C. Beukeina. Bottom Row: K, Ronda, T. Rosema, H. Vanden Berg, I. Swart, B. Boslioven, BASKETBALL VARSITY The first team enjoyed a comparatively successful season, winning eleven out of twenty games. The regular schedule contained l5 games while 5 were played in the Class B Tournament. Christian scored a total of 656 points or 33 points per game while their opponents scored 573 points or 29 points per game. ln l94l the Eagles ended up in third place in the city race, but Won the District Championship for the fifth consecutive year, and the Regional Championship for the fourth consecutive year. Much credit for the team's success should loe given to Mr. Beukema who has done such a fine job of coaching, and to Mr. Dornbush for his Work and faithfulness in helping to make our games possible. Louis Helder served as Student Manager and Harold Vanden Berg and Iim Swart served as captains for the first and second semesters respectively. We Wish to extend our thanks to the cheer leaders, the scorekeepers and the student body for their excellent moral and financial support. I. S. rzai

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Standing: M. Huttenqa, A. Keeqfstra, H. De Haan, I. Provoost, I. Rrlzem-1, Mr. S. Sink. foirtod: H, Scihollffns, A. Lcrrglmr-Al, li. Heftel, A. Scholten, P. Drresens, RESERVE BASKETBALL SQUAD This year the reserves did not have a very successful season. ln winning tive games and losing ten we were tied with two other schools tor fifth place. The team would like to express its gratitude to Mr. Stuk tor the time he has spent with us . . . and to Mel l-luttinga for his helpful service as Student Manager. B H i281

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SEASON IN REVIEW East Grand Rapids - Christian opened the season with a decisive victory over the rather weak East Grand Rapids quintet. The Eagles displayed a fine brand of bas- ketball for the opening game. The team had little trouble with East jumping into a lead of 17-2 at the end of the first quarter and led 27-5 at the half. The final score was 44-16. Grand Haven - The Christian Eagles trav- elled to Ottawa County to do battle with Grand Haven. It was a nip and tuck affair with the lead changing hands for the first three quarters, but Grand Haven's offense started to roll in the last quarter and couldn't be stopped by the Eagles. The final score was Grand Haven 33, Christian 22. Central - Determined to start the city league off right, the Christian Eagles took the Hill- toppers from Central into camp by a close 3l-26 victory. lt was a hard fought contest with Christian in front all the way. This was the first time we were victors over Central on their home floor. South - Hoping to continue on to another City Championship the Christian Eagles were defeated by a fast and scrappy South High team. South showed some fine ball handling and good defense. The final score was South 39, Christian 24. Holland Christian - On New Year's day be- fore a crowd of l500 jamming the Holland Armory the Grand Rapids Christian Eagles bowed to Holland Christian ending their winning streak of five games over the Tulip City lads. The game started slowly with both teams handling the ball with caution. The Eagles led at the end of the first quar- ter 6-4 but the score was tied at 13 all at the half. In the second half the lead changed hands about five times and the game ended in a tie, 28 all. One overtime was played with each team getting one basket, but Holland Christian won by the new point system rule. Union - Following the vacation the team re- turned to the city race to battle the Union Red Hawks. The game was a close one with Christian managing to win out in the last minutes by a 22-17 score. The Eagles showed ragged ball handling and poor shooting. E301 Davis Tech - In contrast to their playing of a week before the Eagles took a decisive 40-31 victory over the Davis Tech Wildcats. Christian took a slim lead at the end of the first quarter ll-7 and from then on coasted to victory. Ottawa - The following week the Eagles duplicated their splendid performance by outclassing the Ottawa High Indians by a 40-36 score. Christian was ahead all the way jumping to an early lead in the first quarter 14-7 which was increased to 37-20 at the end of the third quarter. At this point Ludwick's boys started hitting the hoop from all angles but fell short of tying it up. Catholic - Christian playing its second game of the week bowed to the tall Catholic Central team by a 37-30 score. The game was close throughout with Catholic holding the lead all the way. Creston - Christian experienced much diffi- culty with the Creston aggregation who were in there fighting all the way. The game was marked by an enormous total of 45 fouls with Christian getting 19 called on them and Creston 26. The game was close all the way until the last few minutes when the Christian lads took over a sizable lead. The final score was 35-30. This game marked the last appearance of Rosema, Boshoven, and Vanden Berg who were lost due to the eight semester rule. Central - The following week Christian start- ed with a new lineup. The Eagles took an- other thriller against Central, beating them in the closing seconds by a 21-20 score. The Eagles held a slim 9-7 lead at the half but the Central Hilltoppers took over the lead going into the fourth quarter 16-14. Christian then came through with 3 field- goals and l foul shot to take the game. Holland Christian - Playing on the Burton floor the Grand Rapids Christian Eagles fell one point short of beating Holland Christian after holding a slim lead throughout the en- tire game. The Eagles jumped to an early lead at the end of the first quarter ll-5 only to lose out in the closing minutes of the game on quick field goals by the Tulsmen. The final score was Christian 30, Holland 31.