GAME RECAP: Muskegon Reeths-Puffer vs. Muskegon Big Reds

<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>MUSKEGON REETHS-PUFFER: 63   MUSKEGON BIG REDS: 59</strong></p> <p>The Big Reds had won 58 straight OK Black conference match ups going into this crosstown rivalry. The Rockets showed they know how to respond to the bell by putting together a gutsy performance against Muskegon and came out with the 63-59 overtime win.</p> <p>It's been a while since the Rockets beat the Big Reds and it appeared as if history would repeat itself with the Big Reds taking a 9 point lead into the final frame.   But a couple of turnovers and a couple of transition baskets allowed the Rockets to get back into the game and even take the lead.  The Big Reds tied it and pushed it to overtime.  But the Rockets controlled the overtime from the start and completed the upset.</p> <p>The win improves Reeths-Puffer to 10-1 and gives them momentum and confidence rolling into the second half of the season. Muskegon falls to 4-3, but don’t count them out as they are well coached and have played some formidable opponents early. The city of Muskegon is going to have a couple teams making some noise come playoff time.</p> <p><strong>TEN BEST:</strong></p> <p><br /> <strong>MVP</strong> - <span style="color: #ff0000;">Emcee Williams - <span style="color: #000000;">(Reeths-Puffer)</span></span><span style="color: #000000;"> </span><br /> The junior guard runs the court and finishes so well. His ability to get to the line and draw defenders is going to really help the Panthers as the season progresss.</p> <p><strong>Play of the game</strong> – <span style="color: #ff0000;">Josh Jordan</span> (Reeths-Puffer) <br /> In overtime the Panthers 6'5 center Jordan drove the lane and made a circus shot and was fouled. This gave the Panthers a five point lead with under a minute to play.</p> <p><strong>Best offensive performance</strong> – <span style="color: #ff0000;">Vern Nash</span> (Muskegon)<br /> The Junior guard finished with 24 points. He took control in the 3rd quarter scoring 10 points.</p> <p> <strong>Best defensive performance</strong> - <span style="color: #ff0000;">Josh Jordan</span> (Reeths-Puffer)<br /> The 6’5 senior did a nice job in the paint. He finished with 4 blocks shots and 7 rebounds. His quick feet and hands disrupted the Big Reds drives and finishes.</p> <p><strong>Best guy off the bench</strong> - <span style="color: #ff0000;">Gary Humphery</span> (Reeths-Puffer)</p> <p>The 6’1 JR. came in when Carter Fulton fouled out and gave some solid minutes.</p> <p><strong>Best intangibles</strong> - <span style="color: #ff0000;">Josh Jordan</span> (Reeths-Puffer)</p> <p>Jordan did it all. Finished with 9pts, 7 rebounds 4 blocks, 2 assists and 1 steal.</p> <p><strong>Best under-the-radar performance</strong>  – <span style="color: #ff0000;">Carter Fulton</span> (Reeths-Puffer)</p> <p>The senior shooting guard hit three 3pt shots and finished with 15 pts and 4 rebounds.</p> <p><strong>Best underclassmen</strong> –<span style="color: #ff0000;"> Kaleb Michelson</span> (Reeths-Puffer)</p> <p>The sophomore guard controlled the tempo, played solid defense and hit some huge free throws with the game on the line.  This is his second year on varsity and it showed as he played like a veteran.   </p> <p><strong>Best game changing stat</strong> – Reeths-Puffer went 22-25 from the line. Making 11 of 13 free throws in Overtime to secure the victory.</p> <p><strong>Best Quote:</strong> Rockets head coach Lance Johnson said, “I have a ton of respect for Keith Guy. I grew up watching his Muskegon Heights teams play. I have so much respect for them and how they do things here, so for us to get a win is huge for us."</p>