Warriors Athletics
Western Michigan Christian School
Girls Varsity Basketball
Game Summaries & Headlines.
1 year ago @ 9:19AM
- Game Date
- Dec 20, 2022
- Score
- WARRIORS: 33
MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL: 31
The Western Michigan Christain Warriors Girls' Varsity hosted Martin Public Schools. This game was a good match-up for the Warriors. Both teams started strong and the score was tied 4-4 after the first quarter. Ashley Folkema and Alia Zuidema both hit a 3-pointer in the second quarter which helped the Warriors lead 13-11 at the half. At the start of the second half, the Warriors went on a 6-0 run. Martin worked to tie the game again in the third. At the end of the third quarter, the Warriors led 25-22. Both teams battled in the fourth quarter. Martin led by two with about 2 minutes left. Ashley Folkema drove to the basket and drew the foul, resulting in a three-point play. With 8 seconds left, Alia Zuidema rebounded the ball and secured the Warrior win of 33-31.
Head Coach Sarah Koetsier said, "Martin did a great job with their defense. We struggled to make our offense work in the first quarter. We worked hard to score some big transition baskets and fought hard to get rebounds tonight."
Ashley Folema led the Warriors with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Kate Derdowski had 7 points and 4 rebounds. Alia Zuidema had 7 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals.