Reeths-Puffer drops 32-6 decision to highly ranked Forest Hills Central

LocalSportsJournal.com

GRAND RAPIDS — It was a turnaround season for the Reeths-Puffer Rockets football program.

They not only won six of nine regular-season games, but qualified for the Division 2 playoffs. However, that playoff run ended with a 32-6 loss to undefeated Forest Hills Central on Friday night.

The Rangers will host Mona Shores, a 48-20 winner over Traverse City Central, next week.

Tayte Vanderleest scored the only touchdown for the Rockets. He finished with six catches for 14 yards.

Quarterback Brady Ross completed 11-of-18 passes for 74 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. He also rushed 15 times for 86 yards. Running back Brody Johnson finished with 10 carries for 48 yards.

Caiden Bolduc had one reception for 20 yards on offense and seven tackles on defense. Tyviea Williams was Reeths-Puffer’s leading tackler with 11. Vanderleest had six.

Reeths-Puffer ended the season 6-4.