LocalSportsJournal.com

An unbreakable defensive effort helped the Spring Lake varsity soccer team score a shutout against O-K Blue Conference foe Grand Rapids Catholic Central on Wednesday, 3-0.

Senior Grace Thornley fed sophomore Laney Peasley for the Lakers’ lone first half goal.

Junior Emily Batts provided some comfort on the scoreboard for Spring Lake in the second half, scoring a pair of goals — on assists from Laney and senior Kaley George.

The Lakers’ stellar defensive showing was led by senior Jaedyn Shelton, senior Gen Cossey and sophomore Sara Gray, while goalkeeper Gracie VanLangevelde picked up another shutout.