Jenison is on a three-game streak of home losses, Zeeland East a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Jenison Wildcats will take on the Zeeland East Chix at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Tuesday, Jenison ended up a good deal behind Kenowa Hills and lost 56-42. While losing is never fun, Jenison can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 250th, while Kenowa Hills is ranked 77th).
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought game, but Zeeland East had to settle for a 36-34 loss against Allendale on Tuesday.
Despite the loss, Zeeland East had strong showings from Mirra Fenlon, who scored 14 points along with five rebounds, and Emily Wierenga, who scored 11 points along with five rebounds and two blocks. Wierenga is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted two or more in the last three games she's played.
Jenison's loss dropped their record down to 5-16. As for Zeeland East, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 5-16.
Jenison strolled past Zeeland East in their previous meeting back in February of 2023 by a score of 41-27. Will Jenison repeat their success, or does Zeeland East have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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