Reeths-Puffer girls capture OK-Green title with win over Holland

LocalSportsJournal.com

MUSKEGON–The Reeths-Puffer girls basketball team clinched the OK Conference-Green championship outright after defeating the Holland Dutch on Friday evening, 59-35.

The Rockets (17-5, 13-1) were led by a trio of players in their regular-season finale.

Sophia Hekkema had a game-high 19 points along with 10 rebounds. Ariel Walker tossed in 14 points while Brooklyn Tornes scored 11 points and 10 rebounds.

Reeths-Puffer raced out to a quick 19-7 lead by the end of the first quarter. Holland stayed within striking distance by outscoring the Rockets 15-13 during the second stanza. Reeths-Puffer carried a 32-22 lead into halftime.

The Rockets dominated the second half by outscoring Holland 12-6 in the third period and 15-7 scoring edge during the final eight minutes.

Ariana Gray and Jada Livingston led Holland with 11 points apiece.

All photos below are courtesy of LSJ Photographer Joe Lane II