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The info for this summer's EXCEL program is updated on the EXCEL tab. Sign ups start now!
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Welcome Jeff Bolhouse!
We are very excited to announce that Coach Bolhouse has accepted the DUX Varsity Football Coach position! Coach Bolhouse has been our JV Coach and a Varsity assistant for the entire existence of DUX Football. We couldn’t be happier!Let’s Go DUX!!
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Congratulations to the 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
In left to right order (in the photo):Derek Kingshott - Derek graduated from Zeeland West in 2008 as an accomplished student-athlete participating in basketball, football and track and field. In basketball, Derek was a two time all conference player in the 2007 and 2008 season and was named to the BCAM All-State Team following the 2007-08 season. Similar to basketball, Derek was a two time all conference football player, two time member of the Holland Sentinel All-Area team, member of the Grand Rapids Press Dream Team in 2006 and a member of the Zeeland West State Championship football team in 2006. On the track, Derek was all conference in 2008 and was a member of the Track and Field State Championship Relay teams in both the 1600 and 3200. Derek also excelled in the classroom graduating #4 in this class. Following graduation from Zeeland West, Derek went on to a career as a student-athlete at Hillsdale for 1 year playing foo
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FREE Livestreaming for Most Home Athletics
Live Streaming Zeeland West and Zeeland East Athletic Departments are excited to announce a new FREE livestream option for events at our gyms, soccer fields, and the stadium. Events can be streamed at the links below or through the “Team1Prep” app on your device or smart television. Zeeland West Livestream Zeeland East Livestream
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Football State Championship Shirt Orders
The Football State Champs shirt store will be open for several months. You can order online Here and have it shipped to your home.
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Boys Track Beats Unity Christian
Boys and Girls Varsity West TrackThe Zeeland West Boys Varsity Track team scored 98.5 against Unity on Tuesday (Unity scored 38.5). Zeeland West Varsity held first place for almost all of the evening. The night saw many Dux wins. Jr. Clayton Ramsdell, who set a new PR of 6’4” on the high jump; Sr. Ben Greshaw, who placed first in the 400 meter (52.48a); and Jr. Sam Taylor, who placed first in the 1600 meter (4.56.42a).amsdell was stuck at a' 6'2 jump and was looking to get higher. Stating, “I hadn't jumped that high in months; I had plateaued at' 6'2. It feels good to beat my goals. Ramsdell went up to 6’4” on his jump Tuesday. We asked what helped Ramsdell get over the 6 '2 spot, he told us “Running faster helped me a lot, and being pushed by my coach.”Head Varsity Coach Phil Hoover commented, “We had certain goals in mind for today, for each event, and we reached most of them. Proud of the work we did today and goals reached.” Hoover seemed pleased with the work put into the night by the team. There was a
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Zeeland West Varsity Dux Claims Win Against Oakridge Varsity Eagles
Girls Varsity West SoftballZeeland West Varsity Dux defeated Oakridge Varsity Eagles 4-2 on Wednesday after taking the lead late in the game. The game was tied at two in the bottom of the sixth when Madison Wyckoff tripled, scoring two runs.Oakridge Varsity Eagles opened the scoring in the first after Brenna Cabrera grounded out, scoring one run.Emily Kragt singled to center field, which helped Zeeland West Varsity Dux tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.A single by Maddy Bowen gave Oakridge Varsity Eagles the lead, 2-1, in the top of the second.Kragt doubled down the left field line, which helped Zeeland West Varsity Dux tie the game at two in the bottom of the third.Wyckoff earned the win for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The right-handed pitcher gave up three hits and two runs (zero earned) over seven innings, striking out nine and walking four. Kylee Willea took the loss for Oakridge Varsity Eagles. The starting pitcher went six innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits, striking out ni
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Dux Varsity Soccer Falls to Zeeland East 0-1
Girls Varsity West SoccerThe Zeeland West Girls’ Varsity Soccer team lost to East in a conference game by a score of 0-1 on April 28. Their Head Coach, Ben Hondorp, said, “We defended well for most of the match, putting out fires and managing the pressure put on by East, but we struggled to find any sort of rhythm and lacked connectivity on offense. East is a good team., They were the more aggressive, assertive, and decisive team and deserved the win. We exerted a lot of energy in the first half, and kind of ran out of gas in the second half. We did generate a couple of really good chances, just could not find the back of the net. I’m proud of our team's effort, just fell short.” There were no goals for the girls of Zeeland West, but they fought hard, especially with a couple of their key players out due to injury. They fought hard and just didn't get the outcome they needed. Jr. Jaedyn Sharda said, “This game didn’t go as we planned. We played as hard as we could and played like we wanted it. E
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Dux Soccer Dominates Dutch 3-0
Girls Varsity West SoccerThe Zeeland West Girls’ Varsity Soccer team beat Holland in a conference game by a score of 3-0 on April 25. Their Head Coach, Ben Hondorp, said, “We played really well on Friday against Holland. One of our better overall matches of the season. We possessed well in the midfield and created several really good chances. We were patient and poised with our attack, pushing numbers forward and creating combinations that made Holland scramble. Defensively, we were solid and didn’t really give up many quality looks at goal. Overall, I’m really happy with our performance.” Sr. Jordyn Klaasen scored twice, once in the first half and the other in the second half, and Sr. Madelyn VanDort scored once against the Dutch of Holland. Sr. Madelyn VanDort said, “Our game on Friday against Holland was very memorable! The game was going great, and we had been working hard as a team. My goal came as a result of my teammate Jordyn Klassen giving me an awesome pass. This goal will
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Zeeland West Girls Track Falls to Unity Christian
Boys and Girls Varsity West TrackZeeland West lost to Unity Christian at home Tuesday night 45.5-91.5. Stand out performers for the Dux included Jr. Amaya Brott, who set a season record and finished 2nd in 300m hurdles. Soph. Kaila Keeler set a PR in the 3200m. Coach Aaron Kenemer stated, “In general I just thought we had a competitive spirit today with lots of PR’s and encouragement from the team. We are having fun here and we can see the team cheering each other on.” Brott said, “I thought my meet today went well, especially in the 300m hurdles. I got a season record which I am proud of. The team is always very encouraging and it motivates me to push myself.”
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Maddi Veersma’s Clutch Hitting Propels Zeeland West Varsity To Victory Over Zeeland East
Girls Varsity West SoftballMaddi Veersma drove in four runs on three hits to lead Zeeland West Varsity Dux past Zeeland East Varsity Chix 20-9 on Tuesday. Veersma hit a home run to center field in the second scoring two, singled in the fifth scoring one, and singled in the fifth scoring one.Both offenses were strong at the plate as Zeeland West Varsity Dux collected 19 hits and Zeeland East Varsity Chix nine in the high-scoring affair.Zeeland East Varsity Chix got on the board in the top of the first inning after Emme Meyering doubled to center field, and Jordynn Berens singled down the right field line, each scoring one run.Zeeland West Varsity Dux tied the game in the bottom of the first thanks to a ground out by Emily Kragt, and a sacrifice fly by Megan Strabbing.Zeeland West Varsity Dux flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the second, scoring five runs on six hits to take the lead, 7-2. The biggest blow in the inning was a home run to center field by Veersma that drove in two.A home run to right fie
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Zeeland West Varsity Dux Take Lead And Never Look Back In Win Over Zeeland East
Girls Varsity West SoftballZeeland West Varsity Dux took care of business against Zeeland East Varsity Chix on Tuesday for the first game of the double header, winning 13-6.Zeeland West Varsity Dux got on the board in the top of the first inning after Megan Strabbing singled, scoring one run, Kaylee Redder induced Jenna Hendricks to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Kylie Glass singled, scoring one run, an error scored two runs, and Sadie Kragt doubled, scoring one run.Zeeland West Varsity Dux added one run in the second after Bri Kamer singled to center field.Two more Zeeland West Varsity Dux runs crossed the plate in the fifth inning to extend the lead to 12-4. Maddi Veersma hit a solo home run to center field, and Hendricks singled, scoring one run.Kragt earned the win for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The starter surrendered 10 hits and six runs (three earned) over seven innings, striking out 10 and walking none. Redder took the loss for Zeeland East Varsity Chix. The hurler went seven innings, su
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West Varsity Golf takes 4th at OK Black Hamilton Jamboree held at Diamond Springs
Boys Varsity West GolfThe West varsity golf team placed 4th at the OK Black Hamilton Jamboree held at Diamond Springs Golf Course today. Mike Girman led the Dux with a 36. Logan Bomers added a 38 while Graham VanDort and Tyler Baumann had a pair of 45's. The team travels to The Meadows of G.V.S.U. on Friday to compete in the Ottawa County Invitational.
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Girls Varsity Lacrosse Dominates Jenison High School 19-2
Girls Varsity Lacrosse - Co-opThe Zeeland Girls' Lacrosse Team dominated 19-2 in their game on Friday (April 25) against Jenison High School. Zeeland West player Saige Canfield said, “Going into this game, we knew from past experience it would be one of our easier games, but we still put our best foot forward and pushed until the end. We tried out new things and let girls who haven't scored yet get a chance to. Overall, it went well.” Leading the team statistically was Sr. Audrey Durham with 7 points, Skylar Hundley with 2 assists, and Maggie Albrecht with 5 ground balls. At half-time, the girls were leading 14-1. Coach Brooke Vanderstelt stated, “It was a great game for us. We were able to put our best foot out there and make sure all of our players got a chance to play. It was a really good, high-scoring game.” The Birds held strong in offense and defense, leading to their dominating win. The Zeeland East varsity lacrosse team has a home conference game vs. Mona Shores (Norton Shores, MI) on Wednes
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West Varsity Golf Wins OK Black Spring Lake Jamboree - Sets New 9-Hole Away Team Score School Record
Boys Varsity West GolfThe West varsity golf team won the OK Black Spring Lake Jamboree held at Spring Lake Country Club today. The team broke the 9-hole away school record score with a 152. Logan Bomers was the co-medalist with a two under par - 35. Mike Girman added a 37, Mikey Fuller a 39, and Graham VanDort contributed a 41. The team travels to Diamond Springs tomorrow to compete in the OK Black Hamilton Jamboree.
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Tough Loss in Game Two For Zeeland West Varsity Softball vs Beal City Aggies
Girls Varsity West SoftballZeeland West Varsity Dux had trouble keeping up with Beal City Varsity Aggies in an 11-5 loss on Monday for the second game of a double header.Beal City Varsity Aggies got on the board in the top of the first inning after Lauren Gross singled, scoring one run, and Emma Block homered to center field, scoring two runs.Dakota Dodak earned the win for Beal City Varsity Aggies. The pitcher surrendered three hits and one run over four and one-third innings, striking out five and walking four. Emily Kragt pitched four innings in relief for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The pitcher surrendered one hit and zero runs while, striking out one and walking two. Sadie Kragt took the loss for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The right-handed pitcher went three innings, giving up 11 runs (nine earned) on 13 hits, striking out one and walking one. Block led things off in the circle for Beal City Varsity Aggies. The righty gave up three hits and four runs (one earned) over two and two-thirds innings, striking out o
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Zeeland West Softball Takes Down Beal City, Third State Ranked Opponent Beaten In Less Than a Week
Girls Varsity West SoftballMadison Wyckoff collected four hits in four at bats, as Zeeland West Varsity Dux defeated Beal City Varsity Aggies 9-4 on Monday. Wyckoff singled in the second inning, doubled in the fifth inning, singled in the first inning, and singled in the fourth inning.Wyckoff struck out 11 batters on the day. The righty also gave up nine hits and four runs over seven innings while walking one.A single by Megan Strabbing put Zeeland West Varsity Dux on the board in the bottom of the first.A single by Wyckoff extended the Zeeland West Varsity Dux lead to 2-0 in the bottom of the second inning.Beal City Varsity Aggies took the lead, 3-2, in the top of the fourth thanks to singles by Emily Taylor, and Emma Block.Zeeland West Varsity Dux captured the lead, 5-3, in the bottom of the fourth when Maddi Veersma tripled, scoring two runs, and Emily Kragt doubled, scoring one run.Macy Johnston took the loss for Beal City Varsity Aggies. The starting pitcher went four innings, giving up five runs (two earne
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Dux Boys Track Excels at GR Elite
Boys and Girls Varsity West TrackThe Zeeland West Boys Varsity Track team placed 4th at the GR Elite Challenge at Houseman Field on Saturday morning. The DUX placed top 10 in most of the events and got PR’s left and right. Getting 3rd in the 4x100 with a time of 43.90 was Srs. Keaton Hendricks, Trey Sloothak, Jr. Clayton Ramsdell, and Soph. Brandon Holman. Hendricks placed 1st with a distance of 21-10.00 and Sloothak placed 2nd with a distance of 21-01.00 in long jump. Varsity Head Coach Phil Hoover commented, “We competed well today as a team. The weather started off cold but slowly got warmer allowing the boys to get some PR’s. We came in knowing we wouldn’t win the meet but instead we came to win the events I knew our boys could follow through in. Overall the meet turned out really well”. Jr. Robert Dodd mentioned, “Coming into my 2 mile I was confident enough to reach my goal. Although I didn’t do as well this meet, I'm taking it as a sign to work harder in practice to come to other meet
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Water Polo Loses to 2nd Ranked Hudsonville
Girls Varsity Water Polo Co-opZeeland Girls Water Polo team lost to Hudsonville 2-18 at the Zeeland West Natatorium on Thursday night. Jr. Peyton Weenum scored one impressive goal for the team. Coach Geschwendt said,”We played a very good team and struggled to move the ball around, but we fought the entire time even when we lost our goalie in the third quarter. We learned a lot as a team and got better.” Playing the number two team in the state is difficult, but Zeeland played a good game and held strong. Fr. Arianna Hamacher said, “We played well but we needed to move around more and pass the ball. It was a hard game.”
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West Varsity Golf take 9th out of 24 teams at Tom Collins Gull Lake Invitational
Boys Varsity West GolfThe West varsity golf team placed 9th out of 24 teams at the Tom Collins Invitational at Bedford Valley Golf Course. Mike Girman tied for 5th out of 120 players with a solid 76. Mikey Fuller added an 83, Tyler Baumann an 84, and Logan Bomers an 87. The team travels to Spring Lake Country Club on Monday to compete in the OK Black Spring Lake Jamboree
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Dux Sink Lakers 2-1 in Varsity Soccer
Girls Varsity West SoccerThe Zeeland West Girls’ Soccer team beat Spring Lake in a conference game with a score of 2-1 on April 18. Their Head Coach, Ben Hondorp, said, “The Spring Lake match was a good test for us against a team that won a state title last year. Defensively, we held our own against one of the best teams in West Michigan, limiting chances and disrupting their rhythm. Offensively, we capitalized on two key opportunities in key moments of the match to secure the win. Jordyn Klaasen hit a laser that went through the fingertips of their keeper before finding the side netting, giving us a 1-0 lead. Spring Lake responded with a goal of their own when we failed to clear a ball out of the box. But our resiliency and persistence paid off as a clever combination play involving a string of 6-8 passes broke Alexis Glennie free behind their back line. She scored the game winner with less than 3 minutes remaining in the match. A solid performance by us against a really good team. Very happy with
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Water Polo Falls to East Kentwood
Girls Varsity Water Polo Co-opZeeland Girls Water polo lost to East Kentwood 6-12 on Tuesday, April 22, at the Zeeland Natatorium. The game started close with lots of back-and-forth movement; however, as the game went on, East Kentwood began to get ahead, and Zeeland struggled to catch up. Coach Zac Geschwedt shared, “We played a really competitive game. That was probably our best game of the season in terms of doing all the little things right. It was tied 5-5 midway through the third quarter, and we just kind of ran out of gas. That’s part of having a small team this year, but I am very happy with the way the girls played, and we’ll continue to get better.” The highest contributor was Soph. Molly Meyering with 3 goals. Next highest was Sr. Ava Levandoski, scoring 2 goals. Ava Levandoski commented, “We played really well. We scored some good goals and had really good defense. It was an unfortunate loss, but we played really well and I’m proud of our team.”
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Zeeland Girls Lacrosse Fills Up Stat Sheet in Close Loss Against Hudsonville
Girls Varsity Lacrosse - Co-opThe Zeeland Girls Lacrosse Team lost to Hudsonville 15-19 at home Wednesday night. Zeeland had a slow start in what eventually became a high-scoring game with only a single goal in the first quarter scored by Soph. Audrina Knoper. The game started to speed up in the second quarter as Zeeland scored four additional goals, ending the half with a score of 5-7. The game stayed extremely competitive in the second half as Zeeland flexed their offensive prowess, finishing the game with a season high 15 goals. Coach Brooke VanderStelt remarked, “Hudsonville is one of our toughest competitors and we definitely were able to stand our ground and be really competitive with them tonight, and that was an awesome feeling.” Sr. Audrey Durham used her impressive speed, acceleration, and cradling skills to score a career high eight goals against Hudsonville’s defense, making up for over half of Zeeland’s goals Wednesday night. Durham expressed, “We played really good as a team, pushed through
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Zeeland West Varsity Fall To Hudsonville Eagles Despite Strong Hitting From Bri Kamer
Girls Varsity West SoftballBri Kamer collected five hits in five at bats, but Zeeland West Varsity Dux lost to Hudsonville Varsity Eagles 11-8 on Wednesday. Kamer singled in the seventh inning, singled in the first inning, singled in the fourth inning, and singled in the fifth inning.Hudsonville Varsity Eagles jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Tessa Heffelbower laid down a sacrifice bunt, scoring one run, and Paige Visser hit a grand slam to left field.A double by Heffelbower extended the Hudsonville Varsity Eagles lead to 6-0 in the bottom of the second inning.Sophie VanKempen earned the win for Hudsonville Varsity Eagles. The pitcher gave up 11 hits and four runs (three earned) over five innings, striking out five and walking two. Sadie Kragt took the loss for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The pitcher went six innings, allowing 11 runs (10 earned) on 16 hits, striking out one and walking one.Zeeland West Varsity Dux amassed 16 hits in the game. Emily Kragt drove the middle of the lineu
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Zeeland West Varsity Softball Breaks Hudsonville Eagles 48 Game Win Streak
Girls Varsity West SoftballMadison Wyckoff collected four hits in five at bats, as Zeeland West Varsity Dux defeated Hudsonville Varsity Eagles 10-1 on Wednesday. Wyckoff doubled in the seventh inning, singled in the first inning, singled in the fourth inning, and singled in the sixth inning.Zeeland West Varsity Dux won thanks in part to eight runs in the seventh inning. Riley Howe singled, scoring one run, Paige Visser induced Jenna Hendricks to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Wyckoff doubled, scoring two runs, Maddi Veersma grounded out, scoring one run, Emily Kragt singled, scoring one run, and Megan Strabbing doubled, scoring two runs.Zeeland West Varsity Dux were the first to get on the board in the first when Strabbing drew a walk, scoring one run.Ava Gardner tripled to center field on the seventh pitch of the at-bat, which helped Hudsonville Varsity Eagles tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.A single by Strabbing gave Zeeland West Varsity Dux the lead, 2-1, in the top of the th
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