Tag Archives: Maroons

Holland Christian says goodbye to longtime boys basketball coach, Mike Phelps

March 30, 2010 Comments { 3 }

Thanks to the ever vigilant Jane Bos, of the Grand Rapids Press (or the Venerable One, to regular readers), the cat is out of the bag on what seems like an odd administrative decision by the guys over at Holland Christian. The Maroon’s longtime boys basketball coach, Mike Phelps, has [...]

Preview: Elite-8 matchups will decide West Michigan bragging rights

March 23, 2010 Comments { 0 }

Among the quarterfinal basketball matchups involving West Michigan teams, two are particularly appetizing as they involve only West Michigan teams.  Kalamazoo Central vs. Grand Haven in Class-A, and Gull Lake vs. Holland Christian in Class-B.  If one were the type to stir up dramatics, the pair of matchups could be [...]

Holland Christian survives East Grand Rapids in an all out war

March 16, 2010 Comments { 2 }

High quality, professional action prints from the game available from David Chandler Photography. One clear thing can be said about the regional semifinal matchup between East Grand Rapids and Holland Christian on Monday night, the only thing more intense than the crowd in the stands was the action on the [...]

Holland Christian streaks to a wild district championship win over Zeeland West

March 12, 2010 Comments { 0 }

In sports, certain matchups have evolved to the point where they are no longer simply “rivalries.”  Lakers/Celtics, Yankees/Red Socks, Michigan/Michigan State.  And Holland Christian/Zeeland West.  These are the games played on a larger-than-life stage, between teams who plain don’t like each other.  These are the games in which players make [...]

Top-5 storylines in WMich boys basketball

March 3, 2010 Comments { 10 }

Only days away from the 2010 boys basketball tournament, it’s more important than ever that a team be in the right place, mentally, physically and chemistry-wise.  Some teams are faltering after hot starts, some are just now hitting their stride, some have maintained consistency throughout the season and some are [...]

Holland Christian turns it on late to win over Byron Center

February 6, 2010 Comments { 0 }

There is something special about a game of basketball played at the old Holland Civic Center. Maybe it is the dull, yellowish court lights. Maybe it is the creaky bleachers and the worn-down scoreboard. When Byron Center rolled into town to challenge the host Holland Christian Maroons in a critical [...]

Straight to the Pros — Nic Kiekover

November 4, 2009 Comments { 3 }

A weekly feature in which we spotlight a player from the West Michigan area, comparing him to his NFL or major NCAA counterpart based on his playing style, talent (relative, of course), appearance or anything else that warrants a comparison. Nic Kiekover (Holland Christian) — Tate Forcier Spirit animal — [...]

Photo Blog: Holland Christian advances to District Final over Spring Lake

October 31, 2009 Comments { 1 }

Photographer’s note: Please feel free to disseminate these pictures in any format.  We take them specifically for you, and hope you enjoy.  We only ask that you give credit to West Michigan Allstar (and Craig Powers) if you publish them, and shoot a link to this page if you use [...]

Live Blog: Spring Lake @ Holland Christian

October 30, 2009 Comments { 2 }

Defending champion Maroons host the upstart Lakers in round-1 of the 2009 playoffs.  The next best thing if you can’t make it to the game, or, the best thing if you’re a fan of reading! This live blog will attempt to keep you abreast of the goings on in Holland [...]

Live Blog Friday: SL @ HC

October 29, 2009 Comments { 1 }

West Michigan Allstar will be live-blogging the Spring Lake / Holland Christian first round football playoff matchup this Friday at 7:00pm.  For real this time — double checked with the HC AD and everything.  Internet’s good to go.  If you’re interested in the defending champs or the upstart Lakers, visit [...]

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