The Reeths-Puffer lacrosse team is headed into the final stretch of its regular season, with three more chances to add victories before districts.
The Rockets will visit Jenison on Saturday and Grand Rapids Christian on Wednesday before closing the schedule out with a road game at East Grand Rapids on May 18.
R-P wrapped up the home portion of its season on Thursday with a 16-2 loss to Holland Christian.
Photo/Daniel Dunn
The Rockets grabbed an early 1-0 lead with a goal by Cohen Beck, but then gave up five straight goals.‘
R-P’s Braeden Monette wrapped up the first quarter scoring, and the Rockets tailed 5-2 headed into the second.
Holland Christian scored all three goals of the second quarter and led 8-2 at halftime. The Maroons added two goals in the third quarter and led 10-2 headed into the fourth.
The Maroons had a 6-1 advantage in the final quarter. R-P’s goal came from Cal Millis.
Photo/Daniel Dunn
R-P is now 4-12 on the season.
“We started hot with a quick goal, but unfortunately let up quick goals back-to-back, and our offense was not functioning to its potential, which continued to be our achilles heel tonight,” said R-P head coach Josh Robidoux. “Our offense, especially when we have man-up opportunities, has to find a way to produce more often and take higher-quality shots instead of settling for the first look every time.
“Our defense did well to make adjustments in the second and third quarters, holding them to manageable numbers, but even that gets away from you when you aren't scoring. More than anything, we need to come back together and refocus before we head to Jenison on Saturday."
Photo/Daniel Dunn
Photo/Daniel Dunn