HUDSONVILLE — When Spring Lake’s starters exited Monday’s regional semifinal with about three minutes to play, their first stop was the water cooler at the end of the bench.
Perhaps the most telling part of their 64-39 defeat against Grand Rapids Christian was just how long they stayed there, refilling their cups and going back for more.
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