Make it four straight victories for Ludington after tight win over Reeths-Puffer on Tuesday night

 

LUDINGTON – The Ludington girls basketball team picked up its fourth straight win Tuesday night with a tight 40-35 non-conference victory over Reeths-Puffer.

 

The game was played at Ludington.

 

It was close all the way. The Orioles led 8-6 after one but the Rockets came back to win the second quarter 13-7 to snare a 19-15 edge at the half.

 

The Orioles had an 11-10 third quarter and the Rockets went into the fourth with a 29-26 lead.

 

Ludington pulled the game out with a 14-6 fourth.

 

Peyton Welch and Grace Forfinski scored nine points apiece to lead the Orioles. Jordyn Anderson added eight.

 

Reeths-Puffer was led by Racquel Walker with 16 points and seven rebounds. Ashlyn David added 12 points and 11 rebounds.

 

The Orioles improved to 15-5 on the season and finishes the regular season by hosting Benzie Central on Thursday.

 

Reeths-Puffer fell to 5-16 on the season and next plays in the district tournament next week.