A lot of teams that find themselves trailing by 13 points in the first quarter would pack it in mentally and prepare for a loss.

The Fruitport boys basketball team did just the opposite on Friday night.

The Trojans found themselves trailing 17-4 early in the game, roared back to take a one-point lead by the end of the first quarter, then plowed ahead for a very impressive 55-37 road victory over Grand Rapids West Catholic in O-K Blue action.

“We were able to take the punch and stay solid and steady,” said Fruitport coach Steve Erny, whose team is now 12-7 overall and 7-5 in conference play. “To come back and actually take the lead after the first quarter was a great response from our guys.”

Paschal Jolman, who led Fruitport in scoring on Friday.

The Trojans’ first-quarter rally gave them an 18-17 lead at the first buzzer. They had a 12-5 advantage in the second quarter and led 30-22 at halftime.

The teams were deadlocked 10-10 in the third quarter and the Trojans led 40-32 headed into the fourth. A 15-5 fourth quarter edge put the game on ice for Fruitport.

Senior Paschal Jolman had a very nice night for Fruitport, totaling 13 points, five rebounds and five steals. Ryan Bosch had 11 points and five rebounds while Bode Anspach added nine points, four rebounds, four steals and three assists.

“Paschal Jolman and Ryan Bosch both were big sparks for us,” Coach Erny said. “Paschal was able to force some turnovers and convert them into points and Ryan was a force around the basket. Everyone who played contributed in important ways and it was a good team win.”

The Trojans will visit rival Spring Lake on Tuesday night.