Four Rockets hit for double digits in 66-26 win over Wyoming

LocalSportsJournal.com

WYOMING — Four players scored in double figures as the Reeths-Puffer girls basketball team overpowered Wyoming, 66-26 on Friday night in the OK Conference-Green on the road.

Puffer opened up a 20-12 lead after one, and then ripped Wyoming, 17-2 in the second quarter to take a 37-14 lead at the half.

The Rockets kept up the defensive pressure on Wyoming in the third quarter with a 17-5 advantage and went into the fourth quarter with a big 54-19 cushion. Puffer outscored Wyoming, 12-7 in the final eight minutes.

Sophia Hekkema poured in 18 points to lead the Rockets in scoring. Ariel Walker followed with 13, Brooklyn Tornes had 11 and Arrionna Williams added 10.

Tornes also dished out five assists and Walker had three. Walker also had four steals. Irelyn Niklasch hauled down seven rebounds.

Puffer improved its record to 9-4 overall and 7-1 in the conference. Next up for the Rockets is a home game Tuesday, Feb. 8 against Zeeland East.