Local Sports Journal

The Reeths-Puffer Rocket boys soccer squad went up by two goals in the first half Wednesday versus OK Black Conference rival Grand Rapids Union, and went on to net three second-half scores to come away with the 5-0 victory.

The Rockets held a slim 8-7 shots on goal edge over the Red Hawks, but Rocket goalkeeper Troy Gilmore turned back all seven Union attempts in the shutout victory.

Reeths-Puffer’s Austin Blaski finished with two goals and an assist, with Brandon Gillikin adding two goals, Alec Mavis one goal, and Tyler Brown and Bradley Macomber each adding an assist.