Photo courtesy of Lou Murray
DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!
South Christian has the unique opportunity to host their District rounds and eventually hoist the trophy on Friday night. What made the celebration even sweeter was that the Sailors avenged their earlier season loss to rival Grand Rapids Christian. The 73-50 victory over the Eagles was one of the areas top games as South was down as many as 11 points early in the first. Thanks to a great second quarter response, the Sailors fought back to a 31-30 lead entering halftime.
The third quarter was something special as the Sailors hit FIVE three pointers garnering a large lead going into the fourth. Senior Carson Vis lead the way with 24 points, but also 11 assists. The Sailors combined with 18 assists. Senior Ike Schrotenboer was perfect from the field as he went 9-9 and helped South withstand and early Eagles run scoring the first 8 points. After a slow first half, Davis Kemper battle through a thumb injury with another double-double scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. “We are very proud of this team for being at their best when it’s needed and winning at home in front of a great crowd”, said Sailor Head Coach Taylor Johnson.
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On to Regionals!
South Christian will face Catholic Central on Tuesday night at Grand Rapids Christian Tuesday night, March 4th (live radio broadcast for tomorrow’s game) with Spring Lake and Sparta on the other side of the bracket. Spring Lake and Sparta with tip off the action 5:30 PM for the first Semifinals game. With a victory on Tuesday, the Sailors would play in the Regional Final on Thursday night, March 6th at 7:00pm at GR Christian.
ICYMI
Senior Night Win
South Christian hosted Wayland Friday, February 21 for Senior Night. The Sailors would go on to win the game and lock up a share of the OK Gold Championship 63-29. It was a special night to honor eight seniors and their families.
OK Gold C0-Champs
Prior to the Wayland win, the Sailors had to avenge their 57-55 loss to Northview for a chance to clinch a share of the OK Gold title following their first year in the new league. Thanks to a hot start and a great home crowd South was able to knock off the Wildcats 73-68. Four players registered double digit points for the Sailors. Carson Vis led us with 28 points, Ike Schrotenboer and Austin Burgess chipped in 13 apiece and Davis Kemper had 10 points.
South Christian Boys finished with an 11-1 conference record (only loss being at Northview). Since then we have won 10 straight games.
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