Cold shooting costs Spring Lake boys in loss to the Holland Christian

 

SPRING LAKE–The Spring Lake boys had a tough night shooting and lost a hard-fought OK Conference-Blue contest to Holland Christian on Friday, 43-33.

 

The game was close throughout until the Maroons pulled away down the stretch, The Lakers were doomed with cold shooting throughout the game. The Lakers made 12-of-38 shots from the field and 6-of-13 free throws. The 33 points scored was a season low and 20 points below their 55 point average.

 

Holland Christian jumped out to a 13-10 lead after the first eight minutes of play. The two teams were tied at 22-all at the half. The Lakers outscored the Maroons 12-9 in the second stanza.

 

The Lakers trailed by one, 31-30, by the end of the third period before going cold in the fourth quarter. Holland Christian racked up a 12-3 scoring advantage to secure the win.

 

Zach Schlepp led Spring Lake with 13 points while Eli Morrison tossed in 10 points.

 

Spring Lake (9-7, 6-4) will travel to Hudsonville Unity Christian on Tuesday.