Zeeland, MICH: The Zeeland Women's Water Polo Team Qualified for the Regional Tournament on Friday evening by defeating rival West Ottawa 17-7 in the first game of the District Tournament. Aby Brinks led all scorers with 7 goals and Goalie Emily Pifer recorded 10 saves in goal. Zeeland jumped out to a 6-1 lead after the first and a 10-3 lead at the half.  Next up, Zeeland will play #1 ranked Hudsonville at 8am. All District Games are being played at the Zeeland West Natatorium.

Stats

• Goals: Abby Brinks (7), Rylee Brown (3), Katelyn Inman (2), Olivia Hamilton (2), Morgan Selles, Aerolyn Posthumus
• Assists: Katelyn Inman (4), Jenna Meyer (2), Bri Johnson (2), Abby Brinks, Rylee Brown, Mariel Joles
• Steals: Katelyn Inman (5), Bri Johnson (5), Rylee Brown (3), Mariel Joles (2), Olivia Hamilton (2), Maggie Cooper, Abby Brinks
• Saves: Emily Pifer (10)

"We had a game plan going into the game and the team followed it perfectly. We have a few more big games tomorrow to help seed us for the Regional Tournament next weekend." Coach Dave Vruggink