Varsity vs ZEELAND EAST HIGH SCHOOL (43 - 38) Win Spring Lake Grinds Out Road Conference Win at Zeeland East Zeeland, MI – January 6, 2026 The Spring Lake Lakers earned a hard-fought conference win on the road Tuesday night, defeating Zeeland East 43–38 in a game that featured momentum swings, toughness, and timely shooting. Spring Lake came out on fire in the opening quarter, pouring in 24 points while holding the Chix to just 7. The fast start was fueled by confident shooting and aggressive play on both ends of the floor. Zeeland East responded in the middle quarters, turning the game into a physical grind and clawing their way back to tie the score at 30–30 by the end of the third quarter. With the game hanging in the balance, the Lakers delivered in the fourth. Spring Lake outscored Zeeland East 13–8 over the final eight minutes, making plays when it mattered most to secure the 43–38 victory. Lexi Baker led all scorers with 17 points, knocking down four three-pointers. Kloe George added 12 points, while Baylee Andree chipped in 9 as Spring Lake showcased a balanced offensive effort in a true road test. A tough, gritty conference win on the road is never easy, and the Lakers proved their resilience by responding late after seeing their early lead disappear. Spring Lake now looks ahead to a home matchup this Friday night against Hamilton, with tip-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m.