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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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West Varsity Golf takes 6th out of 22 teams at the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational
Boys Varsity West GolfThe West varsity golf team placed 6th at the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational held at Yankee Springs Golf Course today. Sophomore Mike Girman led the Dux with a solid 75, which was T-4 out of 132 players. Logan Bomers added a 79 while Mikey Fuller and Graham VanDort had a pair of 83's. The team travels to Diamond Springs Golf Course tomorrow to compete in the Hamilton Invitational.
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Girls Lacrosse Loses at Byron Center
Girls Varsity Lacrosse - Co-opThe Zeeland Girls Lacrosse Team lost to Byron Center 4-18 on the road Wednesday evening. The game in Byron Center opened up with an early Zeeland goal by Sr. Ava Knott, followed by eight Byron Center goals to close out the 1st quarter. Coach Brooke VanderStelt stated, “It was a little bit of a difficult game for us. We tried our best to hold it together as a team, and we’re going to take this, learn from it, and do better the next game.” As the bitterly cold night went on, Zeeland fell further behind. Zeeland continued to fight back with three goals distributed among three players: Sr. Audrey Durham, So. Audrina Knoper, and Sr. Saige Canfield. Durham remarked, “It was a pretty difficult game for us, but we kind of just stuck with it. They pushed us to our limit, but we gave it everything we got and fought to the end.”
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The Lady Dux Secure Win over the Rams After Close First 6 Innings
Girls Varsity West SoftballThe Zeeland West softball team beat Rockford, on the road, 10-5 on Thursday night. The game started off strong for Rockford with four runs in just the first inning, but the Dux returned with one run in the first, and two in the second. The next two innings were slow with no runs. The Dux came back and scored two in the fifth and one in the sixth with Rockford gaining one run in the fifth. After a tight first 6 innings West went in strong for the seventh and got 4 runs finishing out the game 10-5. Sr. Maddi Veersma said, I thought that the game went really well. We were behind in the first half then we stepped on the gas pedal and came out with the win. I think our team really came together at the end, stringing hits together. Our defense was really solid, probably the best defensive game for us so far.” Veersma had one hit and one run in Thursday's game. Coach Kayla Smart added, “This game we turned our bats on even in the first inning. Plucked away every inning,
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Strong Hitting For The Zeeland West Varsity Dux Takes The Win Over Rockford Varsity Rams
Girls Varsity West SoftballMadison Wyckoff collected four hits in five at bats, as Zeeland West Varsity Dux defeated Rockford Varsity Rams 10-5 on Thursday. Wyckoff singled in the first inning, singled in the second inning, singled in the fourth inning, and singled in the seventh inning.Zeeland West Varsity Dux got on the board in the first inning after Bri Kamer singled, scoring one run.Rockford Varsity Rams made the score 4-1 in the bottom of the first after an error scored two runs, Ellsie Ritsema laid down a sacrifice bunt, scoring one run, and Tori Sloan doubled, scoring one run.Zeeland West Varsity Dux jumped back into the lead in the top of the fifth inning after Rockford Varsity Rams committed an error, and Kylie Glass grounded out, each scoring one run.Molly Amshey grounded out, which helped Rockford Varsity Rams tie the game at five in the bottom of the fifth.Zeeland West Varsity Dux took the lead in the top of the sixth. M Schuler induced Megan Strabbing to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run sco
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Zeeland West Varsity Softball Falls Short to Rockford Rams
Girls Varsity West SoftballEven though Zeeland West Varsity Dux collected six hits to Rockford Varsity Rams's five, they still fell 4-2 on Thursday in the first game of a double header. Madison Wyckoff led Zeeland West Varsity Dux with two hits.Zeeland West Varsity Dux was right in it until Rockford Varsity Rams singled in the sixth inning.Zeeland West Varsity Dux opened the scoring in the third after an error scored one run.In the bottom of the third inning, Rockford Varsity Rams went back into the lead after Jayden Timmermans doubled to left field, and Mya Shanahan grounded out, each scoring one run.Zeeland West Varsity Dux scored on a wild pitch, which helped Zeeland West Varsity Dux tie the game at two in the top of the sixth.Shanahan earned the win for Rockford Varsity Rams. The hurler gave up six hits and two runs (zero earned) over seven innings, striking out one and walking none. Sadie Kragt took the loss for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The righty went six innings, giving up four runs (two earned) on five
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West Varsity Golf take 5th at Unity Christian Jamboree held at Pigeon Creek today
Boys Varsity West GolfThe West varsity golf team placed 5th at the first OK Black jamboree held at Pigeon Creek Golf Course today. The Dux were led by a pair of 41's by MIke Girman and Mikey Fuller. Tyler Baumann added a 42, while Graham VanDort contributed a 45. The team travels to Yankee Springs Golf course tomorrow to compete in the Thornapple Kellog Invitational.
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Zeeland West Varsity Dux Walk It Off Against Hamilton Varsity Hawkeyes
Girls Varsity West SoftballIn the second game of a double header, Zeeland West Varsity Dux took Wednesday's game in dramatic fashion, with a 10-9 walk-off victory over Hamilton Varsity Hawkeyes. Zeeland West Varsity Dux were down 9-8 in the bottom of the seventh inning when Madison Wyckoff singled, scoring two runs.Kylie Glass drove in four runners in the win. The second baseman went 2-3 on the day.A wild pitch put Zeeland West Varsity Dux on the board in the bottom of the second.Zeeland West Varsity Dux added one run in the third. Emily Kragt singled to center field, making the score 2-0.Hamilton Varsity Hawkeyes tied the game in the top of the fourth thanks to a ground out by Malenna Luckadoo, and a single by Brooke Petroelje.A single by Glass gave Zeeland West Varsity Dux the lead, 4-2, in the bottom of the fourth. The score was 7-5 after the sixth inning when Hamilton Varsity Hawkeyes captured the lead, 9-7, in the top of the seventh when Kelsey Mersman scored after tagging up, Kendall Cornell doubled,
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Madison Wyckoff and Emily Kragt's Big Day Propels Zeeland West Varsity Dux Past Hamilton Hawkeyes
Girls Varsity West SoftballMadison Wyckoff drove in four runs on three hits to lead Zeeland West Varsity Dux past Hamilton Varsity Hawkeyes 11-0 on Wednesday. Wyckoff doubled in the second inning, scoring two runs, and singled in the third inning, scoring two. Emily Kragt drove in three runs on three hits with a double in the third, scoring two runs, and a single in the fifth, scoring one.Wyckoff also pitched all five innings and struck out 12 batters. The righty also allowed three hits and zero runs over five innings while walking four.Zeeland West Varsity Dux got on the board in the second inning after Wyckoff doubled, scoring two runs.Zeeland West Varsity Dux scored eight runs on five hits in the top of the third inning. Riley Howe singled, scoring one run, Kylie Glass drew a walk, scoring one run, Wyckoff singled, scoring two runs, Maddi Veersma singled, scoring one run, Emily Kragt doubled, scoring two runs, and Bri Kamer singled, scoring one run.Zeeland West Varsity Dux accumulated 12 hits in the game. Wyc
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Girls Varsity West Soccer vs. Hamilton Community Schools
Girls Varsity West SoccerThe Zeeland West girls varsity soccer team got off to a fast start, scoring 2 goals in the opening five minutes against Hamilton Wednesday night. Jordyn Klaasen opened the scoring by driving in behind the back line of Hamilton before firing a ball back across the goal. The ball took a deflection off of a defender before finding the back of the net. Less than 2 minutes later, Alexis Glennie got in behind on the left side and slotted a great ball back across the face of goal to Brooklyn Haight, who calmly passed the ball into an empty net. The Dux would add two more insurance goals before the half, cruising to a 4-0 win. Ali Ortiz scored after receiving a short layoff pass from Glennie. Myah Kemppainen played a nice ball over the top to Glennie, who collected it nicely before calmly slotting the ball to the far post.“We talked about the importance of getting off to a fast start against them to gain some confidence. Those first two early goals really helped us settle in and be able to dic
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Lady Dux Soccer team strikes early and often as they shutout Hamilton 4-0
Girls Varsity West SoccerThe Zeeland West girls varsity soccer team got off to a fast start, scoring 2 goals in the opening five minutes against Hamilton Wednesday night. Jordyn Klaasen opened the scoring by driving in behind the back line of Hamilton before firing a ball back across the goal. The ball took a deflection off of a defender before finding the back of the net. Less than 2 minutes later, Alexis Glennie got in behind on the left side and slotted a great ball back across the face of goal to Brooklyn Haight, who calmly passed the ball into an empty net. The Dux would add two more insurance goals before the half, cruising to a 4-0 win. Ali Ortiz scored after receiving a short layoff pass from Glennie. Myah Kemppainen played a nice ball over the top to Glennie, who collected it nicely before calmly slotting the ball to the far post.“We talked about the importance of getting off to a fast start against them to gain some confidence. Those first two early goals really helped us settle in and be able to dic
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Boys Track and Field Beats Hamilton and Holland
Boys and Girls Varsity West TrackThe Zeeland West Boys Varsity Track team started their season off with a double dual win against Hamilton 84-53, and Holland 123-14 on Tuesday evening at Zeeland Stadium. The DUX placed first in all the sprinter events and swept first and second place in the 1600. They also took all first, second and third place finishes in long jump. Winning the 110m hurdles with a time of 14.85 and the 300m hurdles with a time of 39.77 was Sr. Keaton Hendricks. Alongside Hendricks, Jr. Keagan Smith placed first in both the 1600 with a time of 4:43.72 and the 800 with a time of 2:05.39. Varsity Boys Head Coach Phil Hoover commented, “The effort level within our boys team was good coming into our first meet of the season. The team warmed up well despite the weather being cold but we competed well and came out winning against both teams.” Smith mentioned, “Going into my 1600 I knew the opponent from Hamilton was really good so my goal was to beat him. I started off slow and started
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Zeeland West Girls Track Outruns Hamilton and Holland
Boys and Girls Varsity West TrackZeeland West beat Hamilton and Holland at home Tuesday night in cool and windy conditions. The Dux beat Hamilton 86-50 and Holland 87.5-49.5. With a balanced attack in both field events and running the Dux were able to beat both opponents rather one-sidedly. Stand out performers for the Dux included Sr. Jordin Robelin, who scored points in the 100m and long jump. Soph. Sam Koppenol who scored points in the 400m, 4x800 and high jump. Coach Kenemer stated “Today was a good learning opportunity. The athletes got to see what events they like to run and us coaches can see where they fit best. Overall I think we did great for the first meet and came out with a win for both girls and boys” Soph. Sam Koppenol said “My 4x800 did not go as planned but it was fun and a good learning experience. I also think my jump went well.”
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West Boys Varsity Golf take 2nd at the Wooden Shoe Invitational
Boys Varsity West GolfThe West varsity golf team placed 2nd at the Wooden Shoe Invitational held at the Wuskowhan Players Club. Logan Bomers led the Dux with a third-place finish overall of 78. Mike Girman added a 79, Mikey Fuller an 87, while Grahan VanDort contributed an 88. The team travels to Pigeon Creek on Thursday to compete in the first conference jamboree hosted by Unity Christian.
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Boys Varsity Lacrosse - Co-op vs. Grandville High School
Boys Varsity Lacrosse - Co-opScrimmage
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ZW Varsity Softball Takes A Tough Loss For Game Two Against Byron Center
Girls Varsity West SoftballZeeland West Varsity Dux had trouble keeping up with Byron Center Varsity Bulldogs in a 13-3 loss on Thursday.Zeeland West Varsity Dux got on the board in the first inning after Emily Kragt homered to left field, scoring three runs.Byron Center Varsity Bulldogs flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the fourth, scoring five runs on six hits to take the lead, 7-3. Byron Center Varsity Bulldogs scored six runs on five hits in the bottom of the sixth inning. Margo Steensma earned the win for Byron Center Varsity Bulldogs. The right-handed pitcher allowed five hits and three runs over five innings, striking out four and walking one. Sadie Kragt took the loss for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The starter went three innings, allowing six runs (four earned) on seven hits, striking out two and walking one.Emily Kragt provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Zeeland West Varsity Dux with three runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Jenna Hendricks, Megan St
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Zeeland West Varsity Softball Drops First Game To Byron Center Bulldogs
Girls Varsity West SoftballBoth teams were strong in the circle on Thursday, but Byron Center Varsity Bulldogs was just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 3-2 victory over Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Madison Wyckoff started the game and went all 6 innings for the Dux.Zeeland West Varsity Dux got on the board in the first inning after Maddi Veersma doubled, scoring one run from Wyckoff.Byron Center Varsity Bulldogs captured the lead 3-1 after the first inning.Ellory Dykstra earned the win for Byron Center Varsity Bulldogs. The starter gave up four hits and two runs over five innings, striking out eight and walking six. Wyckoff took the loss for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The hurler went six innings, giving up three runs (zero earned) on five hits, striking out nine and walking two. Madi Pitsch earned the save for Byron CenterBri Kamer led Zeeland West Varsity Dux with two hits in two at bats. Veersma and Kamer each drove in one run for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Zeeland West Varsity Dux had a strong eye at t
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Girls Varsity West Soccer vs. Grandville High School
Girls Varsity West SoccerThe Dux varsity soccer team came up short in their season opener against the Grandville Tuesday night, falling to the Bulldogs 0-1. The lone goal of the match was scored midway through the first half. Despite growing into the match and generating some really solid scoring opportunities towards the end of the first half and throughout the second half, the Dux were unable to find the back of the net. "We struggled initially in the first half getting out of our own end, battling the wind and their pace through the middle. We definitely had some first game jitters. However, I felt we grew into the match and were much more confident and comfortable the final 10-15 minutes leading into the break. We did a much better job of moving the ball and finding pockets of space in possession in the second half, generating 3-4 really good chances on net. We started to find a little chemistry as we continued playing around with players in new positions fulfilling new roles thi
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CoEd Varsity West Wrestling vs. Multiple Opponents
CoEd Varsity West WrestlingCongrats to Aiden Chavez for earning MHSAA All-State honors! He placed 8th at Ford Field and finished the season with a 32-8 record. Aiden’s work ethic, dedication, and leadership have set a strong example for his team. From early mornings to late nights, he’s shown what it takes to succeed. We’re excited to see what’s next year looks like for this talented wrestler! Emmaline Kouw’s wrestling season ended after a 9-0 loss in the blood rounds, just one match short of earning All-State honors. Despite this, she made history as the first girl to win the OK Conference Championship, become a Regional qualifier, and qualify for the State tournament in the program’s history. She finished the season with a 24-14 record. On top of her success on the mat this season Emmaline also made the academic all state team! First individual academic all state since 2018! #studentathlete #proudcoach While Justin Sanchez’s journey ended in the blood round, his senior season will always be remembered for his
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CoEd Varsity West Wrestling vs. Multiple Opponents
CoEd Varsity West WrestlingToday the Dux brought two wrestlers to Cadillac for Regionals and walked out with two state qualifiers! Congratulations to Aiden Chavez who was the runner-up at 106 and to Justin Sanchez who placed 4th at 113 in a thrilling finals match! #godux #march1 @duxsports_
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CoEd Varsity West Wrestling vs. Multiple Opponents
CoEd Varsity West WrestlingThe girls hit the mats today at Portage Northern for their individual regionals! Huge shoutout to Madi Galaviz, who wrapped up her season with an 18-14 record and a regional qualification—what an incredible journey! A special congratulations to Emmaline Kouw, who placed 3rd and avenged a few early-season losses! Emmaline is now the FIRST girl in Zeeland West history to qualify for the state finals, and she’ll be heading to Ford Field in two weeks to compete at the highest level! Let’s go, Emmaline! #Godux #March1 @duxsports_
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