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NORTON SHORES–The Oakridge Eagles depended on the one-two punch of Anna Lundquist and Kaelinn Jozsa on Friday in their 55-50 win over Western Michigan Christian.
Lundquist had a team-high 18 points and 16 rebounds while Jozsa tossed in 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds for Oakridge.
Oakridge held a 9-6 lead after the first quarter of action and built a 22-18 lead over the Warriors by half.
Both teams put up 13 points during the third quarter as Oakridge held a 35-31 lead entering the fourth. The Eagles held a slim 20-19 scoring edge during the final eight minutes to hang on for the five-point win.
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Ashley Folkema led the Warriors with a game-high 25 points with six rebounds, and five blocked shots. Alia Zuidema and Kirsten VanOrman both added seven points apiece. Maria Eenigenburg had four assists and Brooklyn Watts had five steals.
“Tonight we were able to celebrate our one senior, Jenny Trinh, and her hard work over the last four years,” said WMC head coach Sarah Koetsier. “I am proud of how our team played tonight. Oakridge had a tight, physical defense, and we were able to find our stride offensively. Our team fought hard to compete in every possession and played a great game.”
Lundquist also led Oakridge (13-4, 6-3) with six steals along and two blocked shots.
The Eagles return to action against Orchard View on Tuesday while WMC (7-8) will host Fruitport Calvary Christian on Friday.
Photo courtesy of LSJ Photographer Jason Goorman
