South Christian Track & Field Opens Season Against Holland Christian
By Becky Overmire | Mar 31, 2026 3:00 PM
On Monday, May 31, the South Christian track and field teams traveled to Holland to compete against the Maroons of Holland Christian. It was a picture-perfect spring afternoon, with temperatures reaching the upper 60s and a light breeze providing ideal competitive conditions. Boys’ Results The boys’ team delivered a resilient performance throughout the meet, ultimately falling just short in a 78–59 loss to the Maroons. Despite the team result, the Sailors saw a series of standout performances from both returning veterans and promising newcomers. Notable Boys’ Performances: Easton Raak (So.): 1st Place, 100M Dash – 11.53 (PR); 2nd Place, 400M Dash – 54.33 Kaden Lenhart (Jr.): 1st Place, 300M Hurdles – 43.73 John Onderlinde (Sr.): 2nd Place, High Jump – 5’6”; 110M Hurdles – 16.69 (PR); 3rd Place, 300M Hurdles – 44.38 Ethan White (Sr.): 2nd Place, 100M Dash – 11.54 David Liu (So.): 2nd Place, Discus – 100’ 1” Garrett Zondervan (Jr.): 2nd Place, Long Jump – 18’ 6.5” (PR); 5th Place 100M Dash–11.98 (PR); 4th Place 200M Dash–24.86 (PR) Girls’ Results The girls’ team also faced a tough challenge on the road, dropping the meet to Holland Christian with a score of 101–36. However, the Sailors individual efforts remained a highlight of the day, including several first-place finishes and personal records. Notable Girls’ Performances: Chloe Rinzema (Sr.): 1st Place, 1600M Run – 5:14.12 (PR); 1st Place, 800M Run – 2:32.60 Emily Bolt (Jr.): 2nd Place, 100M Dash – 14.21 Lily VanEyk (Fr.): 2nd Place, 3200M Run – 11:40.20 Isabelle Oostema (Fr.): 2nd Place, 200M Dash – 28.82; 4th Place, Long Jump – 14’ 9.75” [Full meet results can be found at https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/626572/results ]
