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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 [...]

A look inside four premier matchups in regional semis

March 15, 2010 Comments { 0 }

Heading into the regional round of the 2010 boys basketball state tournament, it can be difficult to decide which game deserves your attendance.  It is often a matter of which looks the most appetizing, depending on your allegiances and your interests as a fan.  For the liberated fans out there who may, [...]

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 [...]