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EXCEL SIGN-UPS HAVE STARTED
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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Dux Win Semi-final Game Against Zeeland East
Girls Varsity West SoftballBoth teams were strong in the circle on Saturday, but Zeeland West Varsity Dux defeated Zeeland East Varsity Chix 3-1. Sadie Kragt started the game for Zeeland West Varsity Dux and recorded 16 outs.Zeeland East Varsity Chix opened the scoring in the first after an error scored one run.Riley Howe singled down the left field line, which helped Zeeland West Varsity Dux tie the game at one in the top of the second.Zeeland West Varsity Dux took the lead in the top of the fourth. Kylie Glass grounded out, scoring one run, to give Zeeland West Varsity Dux the advantage, 2-1.Kragt earned the win for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The pitcher gave up eight hits and one run (zero earned) over five and one-third innings, striking out eight and walking one. Reese Gruppen took the loss for Zeeland East Varsity Chix. The hurler went seven innings, allowing three runs (one earned) on nine hits, striking out none and walking one. Madison Wyckoff collected the save.Megan Strabbing, Howe, and Emily Kragt eac
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Zeeland West Dux Walk It Off With Maddi Veersma Against Grand Haven Buccaneers
Girls Varsity West SoftballZeeland West Varsity Dux took Thursday's game in dramatic fashion, with a 7-4 walk-off victory over Grand Haven Varsity Buccaneers. The game was tied at four in the bottom of the seventh when Maddi Veersma doubled, scoring three runs.Veersma drove in four runners in the win. The center fielder went 2-4 on the day.Grand Haven Varsity Buccaneers opened the scoring in the first after Bri Borgman doubled, scoring one run.Emily Kragt grounded out, which helped Zeeland West Varsity Dux tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.A double by Lorelei Chciuk gave Grand Haven Varsity Buccaneers the lead, 2-1, in the top of the third.Veersma homered to center field, which helped Zeeland West Varsity Dux tie the game at two in the bottom of the third.Zeeland West Varsity Dux took the lead in the bottom of the fourth. A steal of home scored one run, to give Zeeland West Varsity Dux the leg up, 3-2.Zeeland West Varsity Dux committed an error, which helped Grand Haven Varsity Buccaneers tie the ga
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Zeeland West Varsity Dux Come Up Short Against Grand Haven Buccaneers In First Game
Girls Varsity West SoftballZeeland West Varsity Dux fell to Grand Haven Varsity Buccaneers 4-2 on Thursday.Zeeland West Varsity Dux got on the board in the bottom of the fifth inning after Grand Haven Varsity Buccaneers dropped a third strike, and Maddi Veersma walked, each scoring one run.Haylie Alsip singled down the right field line, which helped Grand Haven Varsity Buccaneers tie the game at two in the top of the seventh.In the top of the eighth, Grand Haven Varsity Buccaneers broke up the tie when Lorelei Chciuk doubled, scoring one run. Then a single by Ryley Jeltema followed to extend the lead to 4-2.Chciuk earned the win for Grand Haven Varsity Buccaneers. The starter allowed three hits and two runs (zero earned) over eight innings, striking out 22 and walking two. Sadie Kragt took the loss for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The pitcher went eight innings, surrendering three runs on 11 hits, striking out four and walking none.Kragt, Madison Wyckoff, and Emily Kragt each collected one hit for Zeeland West Vars
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West Girls Golf Information Meeting
Girls Varsity West GolfThere will be an informational meeting for girls interested in playing girls' golf this fall in Coach Minnear's room on Monday, June 2, at 7:15 a.m. or 2:50 p.m. The meetings are for the girls and will take approximately 10 minutes. Any interested girls unable to attend should see Coach Minnear in room D117 at West or email tminnear@zps.org.
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Dux Golfers Finish 4th
Boys Varsity West GolfZeeland West Varsity Golf secured fourth place at the OK Black Conference Tournament with Mike Girman and Logan Bomers receiving All-Conference recognition. The Zeeland West varsity golf team achieved a successful outcome at The Ravines Golf Club where they finished fourth among multiple teams in the OK Black Conference Tournament. At the Ravines West’s sophomore, Mike Girman placed seventh with a score of 77. The team's scoring was completed by senior Graham VanDort with an 80 and senior Tyler Baumann with an 84, and senior Logan Bomers who shot a 79. The OK Black All-Conference Team selected both Girman and Bomers for their outstanding performance throughout the season. The second all-conference honor for Girman, while Bomers achieved his fourth All-Conference selection of his high school career, which demonstrates his enduring leadership abilities. Bomers expressed his satisfaction with the challenging experience at The Ravines during his last confere
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West Varsity Golf take 6th at MHSAA Division 2 Regional 8 Tournament
Boys Varsity West GolfThe West varsity golf team placed 6th at the Regional Tournament held at Stonehedge North Golf Course today. Seniors Tyler Baumann and Graham VanDort led the Dux with a pair of 81's. Senior Logan Bomers and Sophomore Mike Girman had a pair of 84's. The Dux finished their season today. Special thanks to our seniors —Tyler Baumann, Logan Bomers, Hayden Glennie, Keagan Louwerse, and Graham VanDort — for their contributions to the West golf program over the years.
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West Girls Golf Information - Fall 25'
Girls Varsity West GolfWest Girls Golf - Fall 25' Team tryouts will occur on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Kris Tees Driving Range on 96th. Players are reminded to take care of everything on FinalForms (green across the board) to tryout on August 11 except the small fee to participate. This includes a yearly physical that needs to be completed each school year. We will work on the driving range and putting green at 8:00 a.m. and will end at 9:30 a.m. After the first try-out players will be invited back for a second try-out on Tuesday, August 12 at Kris Tees at the same time and procedure as the previous day. We will play 9 holes at Crestview Golf Course in Borculo on Wednesday the 13th at 7:30 a.m. Team selection will be made (if necessary) and a team meeting will take place following the try-out on Wednesday so players should arrange their schedules accordingly. We should be done around 10:00 a.m.Please p
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Zeeland Girls Water Polo Season Ends in Loss to West Ottawa
Girls Varsity Water Polo Co-opZeeland Girls Water Polo team lost to West Ottawa 11-17 at the West Ottawa Natatorium on Friday night at districts. Coach Geschwendt said, “We started off well but they made a big run midway through the 2nd and 3rd quarter and we just couldn’t catch back up. Never gave up and I’m very proud of that, with many different girls contributing to the game.” The team played a hard close game fighting to get a spot at regionals. With a sad loss bringing their season to an end. The girls fell behind in the first half but pulled themselves back with 6 goals in the 4th quarter.So. Molly Meyring scoring 4 goals, Sr. Ava Levandoski with 2 goals, Fr. Aynslee McKenney with 3 goals, and goalie Sr. Emily Pyle with 12 blocks. Jr. Peyton Weenum said, “It was a good game, I’m proud of how we played and it was a great way to end our season.”
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Zeeland West Varsity Dux Fight Back In Loss To Holland Christian Varsity Maroons
Girls Varsity West SoftballZeeland West Varsity Dux's effort to come back from down five runs in the second inning came up just short, as they fell 6-5 to Holland Christian Varsity Maroons on Monday. Zeeland West Varsity Dux closed the gap by scoring on a sacrifice fly, a single, a walk, and a ground out.A double by Bri Kamer put Zeeland West Varsity Dux on the board in the top of the first.Paige Phelps homered to right field, which helped Holland Christian Varsity Maroons tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.Holland Christian Varsity Maroons flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the second, scoring five runs on five hits to take the lead, 6-1. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Kierea Smits that drove in two.Smits earned the win for Holland Christian Varsity Maroons. The starting pitcher gave up eight hits and five runs (two earned) over seven innings, striking out nine and walking six. Madison Wyckoff pitched four and two-thirds innings in relief for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The
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Powerful Pitching Performance From Madison Wyckoff Carries Zeeland West Varsity Dux Past Holland Christian Varsity Maroons
Girls Varsity West SoftballMadison Wyckoff struck out 14 batters as the pitcher led Zeeland West Varsity Dux past Holland Christian Varsity Maroons 4-0 on Monday. Wyckoff gave up one hit and zero runs over seven innings while walking none.Zeeland West Varsity Dux got on the board in the bottom of the third inning after Bri Kamer grounded into a fielder's choice, and Holland Christian Varsity Maroons dropped a third strike, each scoring one run.Kierea Smits took the loss for Holland Christian Varsity Maroons. The hurler went six innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits, striking out six and walking three.Emily Kragt went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Zeeland West Varsity Dux in hits. Riley Howe and Kragt each drove in one run for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Wyckoff collected two hits for Zeeland West Varsity Dux in four at bats. Zeeland West Varsity Dux were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Kamer had the most chances in the field with 15.
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West Varsity Golf take 4th at OK Black Conference Tournament
Boys Varsity West GolfThe West varsity golf team placed 4th at the OK Black Conference Tournament held at The Ravines Golf Club today. The team also finished 4th overall for the conference season. Sophomore Mike Girman led the Dux with a 77 and finished 7th overall. Senior Logan Bomers added a 79, Senior Graham VanDort an 80, and Senior Tyler Baumann an 84. Congratulations to Mike and Logan for being named to the OK Black All Conference Team due to their consistent play throughout the season! This is the fourth year Logan and the second year Mike have been named to the all-conference team. The team travels to Stonehedge North Golf Course on Tuesday, the 27th, to compete in the MHSAA Division 2 Regional #8 Tournament.
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Summer Opportunities and Team Camp registration
Boys Varsity West SoccerWe are quickly approaching summer and with that we are gearing up for a busy summer of soccer opportunities that will begin the week after school lets out. We once again will be playing in the Holland Summer league on Tuesdays and will have our open fields on Thursdays. Attached to this flyer are the dates and times of everything we are offering including the summer league schedule and also an off-season training regimen which will help get your son in shape for the upcoming season. We also have our team camp registration which will take place from July 14-18. Please let me know if you have any questions! We are looking forward to a great summer in preparation for the fall. we hope to see as many of you as possible to get a jump on the season. Here is the Tuesday Varsity soccer scrimmage schedule. Thanks for being a part of this. The cost is $5 per player or $75 per team. Players should wear their school’s colors. June 10 5:00 - 6:10 Fennville vs Zeeland East 6:15
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Zeeland West Varsity Dux Rally Defeats Ravenna Bulldogs
Girls Varsity West SoftballDespite trailing by as many as four runs, Zeeland West Varsity Dux rallied to top Ravenna Bulldogs Varsity 7-6 on Friday.Ravenna Bulldogs Varsity jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Reese Herremans singled, scoring one run, Emily Postema singled, scoring one run, and Emma Herremans homered to right field, scoring two runs.A double by Herremans extended the Ravenna Bulldogs Varsity lead to 5-3 in the top of the second inning.Zeeland West Varsity Dux took the lead, 6-5, in the bottom of the second thanks to doubles by Emily Kragt, and Bri Kamer.A wild pitch extended the Zeeland West Varsity Dux lead to 7-5 in the bottom of the third inning.Sadie Kragt earned the win for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The pitcher allowed nine hits and six runs over five innings, striking out three and walking one. Addison Gillard took the loss for Ravenna Bulldogs. The righty went two innings, allowing six runs on seven hits, striking out none and walking two.Kamer and Kragt were a forc
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Zeeland West Varsity Dux Come Up Short Against Ravenna Bulldogs in Extra Innings
Girls Varsity West SoftballZeeland West Varsity Dux could not keep up with Ravenna Bulldogs Varsity 11-7 on Friday the first game of a double header.Ravenna Bulldogs Varsity got on the board in the fourth inning after Emma Herremans singled, scoring one run.Zeeland West Varsity Dux took the lead in the bottom of the sixth inning after Maddi Veersma homered to center field, and Megan Strabbing doubled to center field, each scoring one run.Ravenna Bulldogs Varsity flipped the game on its head in the top of the seventh, scoring five runs on six hits to take the lead, 6-2. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Herremans that drove in two.Zeeland West Varsity Dux tied the game in the bottom of the seventh thanks to a hit by a pitch, and an error.Ravenna Bulldogs took the lead again in the top of the eighth, scoring five runs on two hits to take the lead, 11-6. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Emily Postema that drove in two.Addison Gillard earned the win for Ravenna Bulldogs Varsity Softball 20
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Zeeland West Varsity Dux Defeated By Lowell Varsity Red Arrows
Girls Varsity West SoftballZeeland West Varsity Dux fell to Lowell Varsity Red Arrows 4-2 on Thursday.Zeeland West Varsity Dux scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth on a home run to center field by Madison Wyckoff.Sadie Kragt opened the game for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The starting pitcher allowed 12 hits and four runs (three earned) over seven innings, striking out two and walking none. Bella Calhoun began the game for Lowell Varsity Red Arrows. The righty gave up six hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out 11 and walking none.Wyckoff went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Jenna Hendricks, Zeeland West Varsity Dux's number seven hitter, led the team with two hits in three at-bats. Zeeland West Varsity Dux turned one double play in the game. Zeeland West Varsity Dux didn't commit a single error in the field. Zeeland West Varsity Dux welcome Ravenna on Friday for their next game.
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Emily Kragt Leads Zeeland West Varsity Dux Past Lowell Varsity Red Arrows
Girls Varsity West SoftballEmily Kragt collected three hits in four at bats, as Zeeland West Varsity Dux defeated Lowell Varsity Red Arrows 6-2 on Thursday. Kragt singled in the fourth inning, singled in the first inning, and singled in the third inning.Madison Wyckoff struck out 13 batters on the day. The starter also gave up five hits and two runs over seven innings while walking two.A single by E Kragt on the seventh pitch of the at-bat put Zeeland West Varsity Dux on the board in the top of the first.A single by Wyckoff gave Zeeland West Varsity Dux the lead, 2-1, in the top of the second.Zeeland West Varsity Dux took the lead in the top of the fourth. E Kragt singled, scoring two runs, to give Zeeland West Varsity Dux the advantage, 4-2.Megan Lillie took the loss for Lowell Varsity Red Arrows. The starter went seven innings, allowing six runs (five earned) on 13 hits, striking out five and walking two.Zeeland West Varsity Dux tallied 13 hits in the game. Sadie Kragt and E Kragt each collected three hits for
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The Zeeland West Dux Mercy the Holland Dutch
Girls Varsity West SoftballThe West softball team dominated Holland, 30-0, on Tuesday night at home. The first inning started off strong with five walks scoring five runs. Sr. Madison Wycoff and Sr. Emily Kragt both hit singles ending the inning 15-0. Jr. Megan Strabbing hit a ground ball to end the start of the second inning 16-0. At the top of the third the DUX scored 14 runs ending the game in a mercy 30-0. Coach Kayla Smart commented, “I think we did a pretty good job keeping our environment upbeat due to the circumstances. We saw the ball well and took a lot of walks with good eyes at the plate and swung at good pitches. Our pitches threw what they needed to do and threw strikes. It was pretty fun to see them do a no hitter.” Strabbing added, “It was a tough game to stay in mentally but we battled the whole time very hard.”
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Megan Strabbing Hits Multiple Home Runs To Lead Zeeland West Varsity Dux Past Holland
Girls Varsity West SoftballMegan Strabbing hit two home runs and drove in nine as Zeeland West Varsity Dux defeated Holland 24-0 on Tuesday. Strabbing homered twice in the first inning.Zeeland West Varsity Dux jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Maddi Veersma doubled, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Strabbing homered to center field, scoring two runs, Maggie Brower was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Sadie Kragt singled, scoring one run, Emily Kragt drew a walk, scoring one run, Bri Kamer drew a walk, scoring one run, and Strabbing hit a grand slam to center field.Zeeland West Varsity Dux scored 12 runs on seven hits in the bottom of the second inning. Madison Wyckoff hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, Veersma doubled, scoring one run, Kamer singled, scoring one run, Jenna Hendricks drew a walk, scoring one run, Brower was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, S Kragt singled, scoring two runs, Veersma singled, scoring one run, E Kragt doubled, scoring three runs, and
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Zeeland West Varsity Dux Defeats Holland On Clutch Hitting
Girls Varsity West SoftballMegan Strabbing drove in four runs on two hits to lead Zeeland West Varsity Dux past Holland 30-0 on Tuesday. Strabbing doubled in the third inning, scoring two runs, and walked in the first inning, scoring one.Zeeland West Varsity Dux got on the board in the top of the first inning after Bri Kamer drew a walk, scoring one run, Strabbing drew a walk, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Riley Howe drew a walk, scoring one run, Kylie Glass drew a walk, scoring one run, Sadie Kragt was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Madison Wyckoff singled, scoring one run, Maddi Veersma drew a walk, scoring one run, Emily Kragt drew a walk, scoring one run, Kamer singled, scoring two runs, Jenna Hendricks was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Luna induced Glass to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Kragt singled, scoring one run, and Luna induced Wyckoff to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored.A ground out by Strabbing extended the Zeeland West Varsity Dux lead to
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Varsity Golf Takes 4th at OK Black Holland Jamboree, Just Three Strokes Shy of First
Boys Varsity West GolfThe Zeeland West Varsity Golf team put together a strong performance on Monday at the OK Black Holland Jamboree, held at Clearbrook Golf Club. The Dux finished in 4th place, only three strokes behind the first-place team in a very close competition.Soph. Mike Girman led the way for Zeeland West with a score of 39. “My swing wasn’t feeling great, but scrapping it around and making some good putts helped a lot,” Girman said after the round.Right behind him, senior Logan Bomers shot a 40. Senior Tyler Baumann added a 41, and Senior Graham VanDort finished with a 42 to round out the team’s scoring.Despite narrowly missing out on a top-three finish, the Dux showed they can compete with the best. And they’ll be looking to keep the momentum going in the next match. The team’s coach was unavailable for comment.
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