- High School Sports
- Published: Dec. 29, 2025, 9:57 a.m.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Van Andel Arena and Cornerstone University welcomed respective girls precocious schoolhouse hoops teams from astir Grand Rapids successful nan play aft Christmas, and a fewer athletes added immoderate other cheer to nan vacation play pinch standout performances.
Grandville sophomore defender Brynnly Mann headlined nan group pinch 28 points successful a 64-57 triumph complete Caledonia astatine Van Andel Arena to amended nan Bulldogs’ grounds to 5-1 heading into nan caller year.
At nan Cornerstone Holiday Tournament, Zeeland East sophomore guardant Lily Huizenga besides had a large game, scoring a profession precocious 21 points successful a 49-39 triumph complete Jenison. The 3-3 Chix return to action Monday against West Ottawa astatine Cornerstone successful nan Blue bracket finals.
Also astatine Cornerstone, Lowell picked up its champion triumph of nan play pinch a 53-38 triumph complete Thornapple Kellogg, led by juniors Mady Hayes and Avary Slanger and sophomore Layla Risdon.
Hayes vanished pinch 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, while Slanger compiled a monster double-double pinch 15 points, 18 boards, 4 assists and 2 blocks. Risdon besides scored successful double figures pinch 15 points for nan Red Arrows, who return a 3-2 grounds into nan caller year.
Follow on for much scores and stats from a engaged vacation play of Grand Rapids-area girls precocious schoolhouse hoops.
Grandville 64, Caledonia 57
Grandville: Brynnly Mann 28 points
Cal: Brooklyn McLeod 15 points
GR Catholic Central 49, Allendale 41
Allendale: Avery Brose 12 points; Tessa Sparks 11 points
West Ottawa 70, Belding 40
WO: Jana Honeycutt 10 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists
Zeeland East 49, Jenison 39
ZE: Lily Huizenga 21 points; Skyla Kuras 14; CC Kuras 10 points
Lowell 53, Thornapple Kellogg 38
Lowell: Mady Hayes 16 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists; Avary Slanger 15 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks; Layla Risdon 15 points
TK: Reece Ritsema 13 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks; Amya Gater 6 points
Reeths-Puffer 51, GR Christian 35
GRC: Charley Hassenrik 13 points, 6 rebounds, 7 steals; Rae Cummings 8 points, 4 rebounds; Lydia Ydenberg 6 rebounds, 2 blocks
Hudsonville 46, Greenville 42
Hudsonville: Ella Haarsma 12 points, 8 rebounds, 4 blocks; Lakelyn Weber 12 points, 7 rebounds; Brielle Reed 10 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 blocks
South Christian 76, Coopersville 16
Kenowa Hills 45, Northview 35
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Patrick Nothaft is simply a newsman for MLive.com and covers section sports successful Grand Rapids. Patrick writes astir various topics, pinch a superior attraction connected precocious schoolhouse sports. He besides has acquisition covering collegiate...