CKSR (Calvin Knight Saturday Sports Report for April 13, 2013)

CALVIN KNIGHT SATURDAY SPORTS REPORT FOR APRIL 13, 2013

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD

OLIVET – The Calvin men’s and women’s track and field teams took a step
forward in seeking bids for MIAA titles on Saturday. Both teams took first
place at the MIAA Jamboree hosted by Olivet College. The MIAA Jamboree is worth
one-half of the final MIAA title with the upcoming MIAA Field Day scheduled for
May 2 and 3 at Hope College making up the remaining half.

In the MIAA Jamboree on Saturday, the Calvin men recorded a first place total
of 875.50 points using the “true team scoring” formula where up to 21 places
receive points. Hope took second in the men’s standings with 822.5 points.
Using the traditional NCAA meet scoring format (10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1), the Calvin
men also finished in first place.

On the women’s side, Calvin recorded a first place total of 941.50 points with
Hope second with 812 points. Using the traditional NCAA meet scoring format
(10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1), the Calvin women also finished in first place.

Strong distance running proved to be a pivotal factor in the victories for
both Calvin teams. In the men’s 1,500 meters, steeplechase, 5,000 meters and
10,000 meters, the Calvin men produced a combined point total of 220 points –
more than one-fourth of Calvin’s total points. On the women’s side, Calvin
scored 228 points in the same four events, also making up nearly one-fourth of
the total team scoring.

In the men’s 10,000 meters, Calvin took the top three spots led by senior
David VandeBunte (Byron Center/Byron Center HS) who grabbed first place with a
time of 32:04.78. In the 5,000 meters, Calvin took the top two spots led by
senior Dan Kerr (Petoskey/Petoskey HS) who took first in a time of 15:02.18. In
the 1,500 meters, Calvin also went 1-2 with junior Sam Kerk (Hartland/Lake
Country Lutheran HS) taking first in a time of 4:00.64.

In the women’s competition, junior Nicole Michmerhuizen (Holland/Holland
Christian HS) pulled off an impressive feat, winning the 10K (38:18.19) and 5K
(17:27.23) less than eight hours apart. Senior Alyssa Penning (Grand
Rapids/Grand Rapids Christian HS) also had a strong daily double, winning the
steeplechase in her outdoor debut in a time of 11:06.45 while placing third in
the 5,000 meters (18:00.13). Calvin went 1-3-4 in the 10K and 1-3-5 in the 5K
with junior Alyssa Oram (Cheboygan/Home Schooled) taking fifth in the 5K and
second in the steeplechase. In the 1,500 meters, Calvin went 3-4-5 with
freshman McKenzie Diemer (Caledonia/South Christian HS) taking third in a time
of 4:52.13.

Calvin’s field events were also a big strength on Saturday. In the men’s
competition, senior Aaron Meckes (Bay City/Saginaw Valley Lutheran HS) took
first in the shot put (49-6 ¼), second in the discus (149-4) and seventh in the
hammer throw (124-11). Junior Andrew Dykstra (Whitinsville, MA/Whitinsville
Christian HS) was third in the javelin (151-5) while junior Ben de Wall Malefyt
(Midland Park, NJ/Eastern Christian HS) was third in the discus (145-10) and
Dykstra seventh (124-6).

Sophomore Gerrit VanKlaveren (Sarnia, ON/St. Clair Secondary) captured a win
the triple jump (43-8 ½) and was sixth in the long jump (20-3 1/5). Freshman
Jon Cok (Grand Rapids/Grand Rapids Christian HS) won the high jump (6-3 ½) and
was seventh in the long jump (19-3 ½). Junior Evert Geerlings (Kentwood/East
Kentwood HS) added a second place finish in the pole vault (13-3 ½). The iron
man of the day for the Calvin men was sophomore Erik Holstege (Kewsick,
VA/Monticello HS) who was fourth in the long jump (20-7 ¼), tied for fourth in
the high jump (5-10), second in the 110 high hurdles (16.04) and also scored
points in both the 100 and 200 meter dash. In the 400 meter hurdles, sophomore
Calvin Kuyers (Lansing/Lansing Christian HS) had a big afternoon, winning in a
time of 55.51.

In the women’s competition, junior Julie Busscher (Hudsonville/Unity Christian
HS) was stellar in the sprints, winning the 100 meters (12.84) and 200 meters
(26.21). She also joined freshman Maria Steblay (Eden Prairie, MN/Eden
Prairie), sophomore Rebecca VanderByl (Beaumont, CA/Beaumont HS) and junior
Stephanie Bennett (Rockford, IL/Christian Life Center) for a first place time
in the 4x100 meter relay, clocking in with a time of 50.41.

In the 800 meters, Calvin went 2-3-4 with junior Olivia Butler (Grant/Grant
HS) taking second (2:21.50). In the 400 meter hurdles Calvin went 2-3 with
sophomore Breanna Verkaik (Holland/Holland Christian HS) taking second
(1:07.71).

Field events were also a source of points for the Calvin women. Junior Lauren
Madden (Orland Park, IL/Chicago Christian HS) led a 1-2 Calvin finish in the
javelin, winning with a throw of 118-1 while also placing eighth in the hammer
throw (118-4) and sixth in the discus (100-9). In the triple jump, Calvin went
2-3 with junior Hilary Banning (Whitinsville, MA/Whitinsville Christian HS)
taking second (35-4). Banning was also third in the long jump (16-3 ¼).
Sophomore Kelly Tuinenga (Grand Rapids/South Christian HS) also scored points,
taking fourth in the high jump (5-0 ¼) and third in the 400 meter hurdles
(1:09.40).

“It was just a lot of fun watching both of our teams compete today,” said
Calvin men’s and women’s track and field coach Bret Otte. “Both of our teams
competed very hard and pulled for one another. There were so many little things
that went on behind the scenes that led to season-best efforts that got us
extra points, even if it was seventh or eighth place. It was just a very
enjoyable day for Calvin track and field.”

Both Calvin teams will now prepare to compete at the Al Owens Classic next
Friday and Saturday at Grand Valley State.

MEN’S GOLF

WEST OLIVE – The Calvin men’s golf team vaulted into first place in the MIAA
spring standings on Saturday afternoon, firing a first place score of 304
strokes at the first of three 18-hole MIAA spring tournament rounds. Saturday’s
tournament round was hosted by Hope at the Wuskowhan Player’s Club. Calvin will
host the final two 18-hole rounds next weekend at the Watermark Country Club.
The first weekend round will be held on April 19 with the second round set for
April 20. Only the top four teams from the MIAA’s fall season standings are
competing in the spring tournament. In addition to Calvin and Hope, Adrian and
Trine are competing. The team that finishes with the top cumulative 54-hole
score at the conclusion of the three MIAA spring tournaments will receive the
MIAA’s automatic bid to the NCAA III Tournament.

In Saturday’s opening round, Calvin battled through cold nasty weather via the
play of seniors Dave Sarkipato (Kalamazoo/Kalamazoo Christian HS) and Ben
Kuiper (Grand Rapids/Grand Rapids Christian HS). Sarkipato fired a remarkable
one-under round of 70 while Kuiper came up with a round of 75 after recording a
43 on the front nine but then charging back with a 32 on the back nine. The
scores by Sarkipato and Kuiper were the top two scores on the afternoon.

Sophomore James VanNoord (Troy/Troy Athens HS) also had a sub-80 score with a
79 while junior Jake Hoogstrate (Grand Rapids/Grand Rapids Christian HS) had an
80 and junior Mark Allen (Oconomowoc, WI/Lake Country Lutheran HS) had an 83.

Hope took second in Saturday’s competition with a team score of 311 with
Adrian third (313) and Trine fourth (318).

WOMEN’S LACROSSE
Calvin 9, Trine 6
By Mark DeHaan

The Calvin College women's lacrosse team earned its first MIAA victory in
program history on Saturday afternoon. Hosting the Thunder of Trine College,
Calvin broke a 6-6 tie with 24:33 remaining in the game and added two insurance
goals en route to a 9-6 victory.

Senior Nicole Perragaux scored the first goal of the game just over two
minutes in. Freshman Caroyln Forbes then added a goal off a free position
attempt before Trine scored its first goal of the match.
The two teams then traded goals until junior Michelle Holwerda put the ball in
the back of the net with 1:53 remaining in the first half to give the Knights a
6-4 advantage, which they would take into halftime.
                                                                  
Out of the intermission, the Thunder scored two goals in the opening four
minutes, the second while up a player, to tie the game at 6-6.

A pair of beautiful assists from Holwerda to Perragaux and sophomore Lissa
Busscher then gave the Knights an 8-6 lead before Holwerda netted her second
goal of the game with 19:39 remaining to bring the score to 9-6.

In the remaining time, Calvin played stout defense and held a large portion of
the possession to keep Trine scoreless the rest of the way as the Knights
closed out their first MIAA conference victory in program history.

Holwerda tallied two goals and two assists while Perragaux and junior Mary
Hoogstra each netted two goals apiece. Senior Lauren Spoelstra earned the win
in net, making five saves.

As a team, Calvin outshot Trine 33-13, held a 28-16 advantage on ground balls
while forcing the Thunder into 24 turnovers.

Trine was led by Kassi Armstrong who scored two goals and added one assist.

“We managed the middle of the field well today. We were very conscious of ball
possession in transition, we adjusted some things with where the midfield and
attack are as we transitioned, which opened (Trine) up a lot, and we executed
on offense,” said head coach Blake Boehm. “We found a way to get ourselves in
scoring position and we put the ball in the back of the net. It's good stuff to
build off of in the next week.”

The Knights improve to 3-9 overall and 1-2 in the MIAA while Trine drops to
1-4 and 0-2 in the conference.
Calvin's next game is scheduled for April 19 when the Knights travel to Alma
for another conference match. The game against the Scots is scheduled to start
at 4 p.m.

MEN’S LACROSSE
Trine 18, Calvin 1

ANGOLA, IN – The Calvin men’s lacrosse team suffered an 18-1 defeat at Trine
on Saturday. The Knights are now 1-10 overall and 0-3 in the MIAA.

Calvin trailed 8-0 at halftime and 13-0 after three periods. Calvin’s lone
goal was scored by freshman D.J. VanderBaan (Grand Rapids/Grand Rapids
Christian HS) – his team-leading 12th of the season. Freshman Tyler DeKryger
(Cadillac/Cadillac HS) and sophomore Luke Bosscher (Grand Rapids/Grand Rapids
Christian HS) scooped up six ground balls apiece. DeKryger’s scrappy play also
caused six turnovers.

Senior goalie Drew Sroczynski (Dyer, IN/Illiana Christian HS) was credited
with 13 saves in defeat.

Calvin is back in action on April 20 when it hosts Alma in a 1 p.m. conference
game.

MEN’S TENNIS
Calvin 5, Oberlin 0

Story by Mitch Blankespoor
HOLLAND, MI - The Calvin men’s tennis team finished the MIAA/NCAC Challenge
with a 5-0 win over Oberlin on Sat., Apr. 13. Calvin finishes the challenge
with a 2-1 record having defeated Ohio Wesleyan and falling to Wabash
yesterday. The Knights won all three doubles flights.

Seniors Preston Phillips (Bexley, OH/Bexley HS) and Phil Reinken (Morton,
IL/Morton HS) handled Ben turchin (Voorhees, NJ/Eastern Regional) and Charlie
Marks (Chagrin Falls, OH/Hawken) 8-1 at first doubles. Senior Brian DeMaagd
(Grandville/Calvin Christian) and junior Loukus Peterson (Brentwood,
TN/Brentwood HS) defeated Soren Zeliger (Bronx, NY/Horace Mann) and Callan
Louis (Cambridge, MA/The Rivers School) 8-5 at second doubles. Senior Jarrod
Brower (Holland/Holland Christian) and junior John Strikwerda (Holland/Holland
Christian) won their third doubles flight, defeating Brandon McKenna (Kamuela,
HI/Wilbraham & Monson Academy) and Eliot Heaton (Geneva, NY/Geneva HS) 8-3.

The Knights needed just two singles flights to clinch the match. Calvin won
the first two matches off the court. Peterson defeated Zeliger 6-0, 6-0 at
fourth singles. Calvin sophomore Tom Griffin (Elmhurst, IL/Timothy Christian)
defeated McKenna 6-3, 6-2 at sixth singles.

Calvin returns to MIAA play Apr. 17, when it hosts the Adrian Bulldogs for a
4:00 p.m. match at Strikwerda Tennis Center.

WOMEN’S TENNIS
Calvin 8, Adrian 1

Story by Mitch Blankespoor
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The Calvin College women’s tennis team earned its first
MIAA victory Sat. afternoon. The Knights defeated the Bulldogs of Adrian
College 8-1 in a match played inside the Huizenga Track and Tennis Building.
Calvin got off to a slow start in doubles, but was able to win two of the three
flights. Seniors Jordan Ipema (Kalamazoo/Kalamazoo Christian) and Elise
Doezema (Grand Rapids/Grand Rapids Christian) won the second doubles flight 8-6
over Jordenne Ferenczi (Niles/Brandywine) and Karen Kienitz (Hemlock/Hemlock
HS). Sophomores Ali Roode (Hudsonville/Unity Christian) and Samantha Reitsma
(Grand Rapids/Northpointe Christian) defeated Jordan Grant (Taylor/Allen Park)
and Justine Hanson (Fenton/Fenton HS) 8-4 at third doubles.

The Knights swept all six singles flights to win the match 8-1. Sophomore
Megan Visser (Kalamazoo/Kalamazoo Christian) picked up a victory at first
singles, defeating Arielle Williams (Southfield/Birmingham Seaholm) 6-1, 6-1.
Ipema won her match at second singles 7-5, 6-2 over Morgan Spencer
(Plymouth/Plymouth-Salem). Roode, junior Bethany Zoerhof (Holland/Holland
Christian) and Reitsma won their matches at third, fourth and fifth singles
respectively without giving up more than two games in either match. Doezema
defeated Grant 6-4, 6-3 at sixth singles.

Calvin improves to 3-12 on the season and 1-4 in the MIAA. The Knights return
to action Apr. 20, when they travel to Olivet for a match against the Comets.
 
 
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