Hudsonville Unity Christian dominated the line of scrimmage and defeated Spring Lake, 46-18, in a Division 4 playoff opener at Jenison. The Crusaders led 24-0 at halftime and had six players score, ending the Lakers’ season after Spring Lake’s upset of Zeeland West earned them a playoff berth.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Unity Christian 46, Spring Lake 18.
  • Halftime score: Unity Christian 24, Spring Lake 0.
  • Unity Christian had 6 touchdown scorers; Spring Lake finished 5-5, while Unity improved to 6-4.
Yes, But

Spring Lake’s offense rallied for three touchdowns, including a 73-yard hook-and-ladder play, but the comeback came after Unity had stretched its lead to 32-0.

State of Play
  • Unity Christian advances to face Forest Hills Eastern, which beat Big Rapids 33-12, for the district championship.
  • Spring Lake’s season ends in the playoffs against Unity Christian for the second straight year.
What's Next

Unity Christian will try to carry its dominant performance into next week’s district championship game at Forest Hills Eastern.

Bottom Line

Spring Lake earned its postseason spot with a major upset, but Unity Christian’s physical control and quick start ended the Lakers’ run.