HOLLAND, Mich. – Calvin closed out its season with a 22-7 loss at rival Hope Tuesday night in the MIAA Tournament semifinals. 

Hope (11-1) got out to a quick start with three goals in the opening 2:14 of the first quarter. Hope kept up the pressure the remainder of the quarter to lead 7-1.

Calvin received second quarter goals from sophomore Ethan Curtis (Grand Rapids, Mich./Forest Hills Northern HS) and junior Chase Sparling (Novi, Mich./Novi HS) but Hope led 12-3 at halftime. 

Sparling, sophomore Josh Newhouse (Grand Junction, Co./Palisade HS) and senior Noah Boelens (Round Lake, Il./Grayslake HS) scored in the fourth quarter for the Knights. 

Junior Evan Griffin (Howell, Mich./Hartland HS) had a career-high 21 saves and 12 ground balls in goal for Calvin. 

Sparling had two goals and five ground balls for the Knights. Junior Nick Dueweke (Clarkston, Mich./Notre Dame Prep HS) had two goals and two ground balls.  Junior Drew Stoneburner (Wheaton, Il./Wheaton North HS) had five ground balls. 

Tuesday's game marked Calvin's second appearance in the MIAA Tournament Semifinals. 

COACHES COMMENT: "I'm so proud of our team this year," said Calvin head men's lacrosse coach Dave Hoger. "We have battled through all of the (covid) restrictions, the testing, the starts and stops plus all of the normal season stuff. I'm so thankful to our seniors for their effort this year and during their careers. They left the jersey in a much better place than they got it. Thank you to all the coaches, support staff and our athletic director for their support and work in this crazy year. We are excited for the future. Go Knights!"