Rockford Upends EGR
(The Grand Rapids Press)

Going undefeated isn't easy.

Rockford should know. The Rams are the most recent area team to finish a season unblemished, 28-0 in 2003. Rockford handed East Grand Rapids (6-1) its first loss of the season Tuesday with a 68-64 win. EGR is the No. 5 team in Class B.

The Rams went on a 19-9 run in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Nick Wendling tied for game-high scoring honors with 24 points, including four 3-point field goals. He got help from Bryan Pasciak (13 points, three 3-pointers). The Pioneers were led by Kelvin Grady's six 3-point baskets and 24 points. Justin Anyijong finished with 17 points.

ROCKFORD (4-3)
Jacob Steinbach 1 0-1 2, Ryan Sheafor 4 0-0 9, Kyle Karasiewicz 3 2-4 9, Lukas Gladstone 1 0-0 2, Nick Wendling 7 6-7 24, Bryan Pasciak 5 0-0 13, Samuel Bogard 1 0-0 2, Casey Doyle 3 0-1 7. Totals 25 8-13 68.

EAST GRAND RAPIDS (6-1)
Mike Ellis 3 1-2 7, DeMarcus Grady 3 1-1 8, Justin Anyijong 8 1-2 17, Kelvin Grady 8 2-2 24, Erik McLaughlin 4 0-0 8. Totals 26 5-7 64.
Rockford19 17 13 19 68
East Grand Rapids19 20 16 9 64

3-point goals--Rockford 10 (Wendling 4, Pasciak 3, Karasiewicz, Scheafor, Doyle), East Grand Rapids 7 (K. Grady 6, D. Grady). Fouled out--none. Total fouls--Rockford 9, East Grand Rapids 12.