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ZEELAND — Sophomore Reid Grimmer accounted for three touchdowns on Thursday night and led the Spring Lake Lakers to a 21-14 victory over host Zeeland East.
Grimmer had two touchdown passes and one rushing and that helped the Lakers even their record at 1-1.
Grimmer connected on a 32-yard touchdown pass to Jackson Lemmen in the opening quarter. Spring Lake led 7-0 at the half.
The Lakers extended the lead to 14-0 in the third quarter when Grimmer hit Collin Burt on a 7-yard touchdown pass.
After Zeeland East cut the deficit in half, Grimmer scampered into the end zone from 3 yards out to give the Lakers a 21-7 lead. Zeeland East scored with 1 minute left for the final points in the game.
Grimmer completed 6-of-8 passes for 110 yards while Zeeland East quarterback Austin Keur completed 10-of-22 passes for 139 yards and two touchdowns. He was intercepted three times by the Laker defense.
Alexander Lee, who finished with 6.5 tackles, had one interception as did George Duggins (5 tackles) and Jack Duggins. Noah VanDreumel also finished with five tackles.
Bryce Collins was the Lakers’ leading rusher with six carries for 54 yards. Darrel Lawrence added 49 yards on 10 carries. Lemmen finished with three catches for 63 yards.
Zeeland East had a 280-251 advantage in total yards.
Spring Lake will host Grand Rapids West Catholic next week.
