Local Sports Journal

Three goals in the opening period helped carry Reeths-Puffer to a 4-0 win over Big Rapids on Friday night.

Josh Smith, Brandon Young, Kyle Kendra and Tom Monroe scored goals for the Rockets, who improved to 12-0 on the season.

Young and Alex Lewandoski both added two assists each for the Rockets.

R-P goalie Aaron Andrews posted the shutout by making 24 saves.