Incredible day of learning and growth with these 8 leaders. Thank you Ian, Ella, Megan, Travis, Liam, Sophia, Coby, and Arriona. Mantra for this group to live by “Win EVERYthing!” Please find an excuse to ask one of these awesome Rockets what this means.
Excited to learn with this awesome group of leaders! 2021 OK Conference Leadership Summit at Hope College.
Congratulations to Klay Grant, Klay is the last Rocket Dawg of the Week winner for the 2021 fall athletics season.
Coach Darin Grant had the following to say about Klay:
"Klay Grant is a Rocket Dawg for many reasons of which I will name a few.
1) Discipline and Drive - Klay reminds me of what I read in a book about Prefontaine, US Olympic Running Prodig, Klay is often seen running all around town. In the past 2 years Klay has taken a week to a week and half off between seasons and then gets right back at it running in extreme winter weather conditions, cold raining fall and spring conditions, or hot humid summer conditions. He knows consistent disciplined running is key for long-term growth.
2) Leadership - Klay focused on leading and leaving the RP Cross Country program at a higher level. That meant mentoring the underclassmen to be future leaders while on runs and imparting his experiences and knowledge to teammates. Based on the performances and skillfully executed races of his teammates he has developed teammates well during each long run and all out efforts during practices as well as after the race reflections talked through during cool downs.
3) Classroom Academics - Klay is a determined student in the classroom and outside of the classroom. He currently has a 4.3 GPA and is in the top 10 of his Senior class. Klay reads like he runs his miles. Constantly learning taking care of classwork or reading about his personal interests of track, cross country, spiritual disciplines, or life of the church.
4) Coachable - Reflection is key to becoming better at sports, in a career, and life in general. Klay is masterful in being open-minded and considering what other people suggest.
5) Accolades - XC City Meet Champion as a Soph, Junior, and Senior. XC Conference Champion as a Senior. XC State Finals Qualifier as Sophmore, Junior, and Senior. Academic All-State in XC several times.
As his coach, I am super proud of this kid. Klay is a remarkable representative of Reeths-Puffer Cross Country and Rocket City!"
Congratulations to sophomore Paige Anderson! Paige was selected the the golf coaches association Division 2 honorable mention all-state team. Pretty incredible accomplishment for a promising Sophomore. We are proud of you Paige.
Hello Rockets!
Reminder, Wednesday 11/3 at 6:00 PM, the athletic department will be hosting a Winter Kickoff event in the Arena, at the high school, for all winter high school athletes. At this meeting you can expect to hear a unified plan for communication from the coaching staff, a plan for parental and community support of individuals and teams, and needs prior to the season (final forms, fees, physicals). This meeting will be with all winter athletes, their parents/guardians, Mr. Sandee (athletic director) and Mrs. Hill (secretary to the athletic director). Please anticipate roughly a half hour for this meeting. From there, individual sport programs will branch off for their sport specific meetings. This will give athletes and parents an opportunity to review practice schedules, learn tryout procedures, discuss team rules and expectations for both athletes and support groups, along with other needs or communications regarding specific teams. The sport specific meetings will vary on times based on needs of the group, locations are listed below:
Arena - Boys Basketball
Mr. Niklasch’s room (264) - Girls Basketball
LMC commons area - Cheerleading
Mr. Fleming’s room (113) - Wrestling
Cafeteria - Bowling
Hockey team has already had their preseason meeting
Swimming specific sport meeting will be communicated by Coach Taylor
Take a look at our 2 state qualifiers in cross country! Congratulations Klay and Jaxon!!!
Monday night at 6:00 PM our Rockets head to Mona Shores for the first round district volleyball game. Please use the link below to purchase tickets for this game. Per the MHSAA, tickets will not be sold at the door, all fans must purchase tickets electronically. Go Rockets
https://gofan.co/app/events/413565?schoolId=MI10160
Incredible come from behind 4th set from down 14-19 to win 25-23…. We will play 5
Set #2 goes to the bad guys 23-25.
After the first set Rockets are up 1-0 over the Sailors.
Hello Rockets!
Save the date, Wednesday 11/3 at 6:00 PM, the athletic department will be hosting a Winter kickoff event in the Arena, at the high school, for all winter high school athletes. At this meeting you can expect to hear a unified plan for communication from the coaching staff, a plan for parental and community support of individuals and teams, and needs prior to the season (final forms, fees, physicals). This meeting will be with all winter athletes, their parents/guardians, Mr. Sandee (athletic director) and Mrs. Hill (secretary to the athletic director). Please anticipate roughly a half hour for this meeting. From there, individual sport programs will branch off for their sport specific meetings. This will give athletes and parents an opportunity to review practice schedules, learn tryout procedures, discuss team rules and expectations for both athletes and support groups, along with other needs or communications regarding specific teams. The sport specific meetings will vary on times based on needs of the group, locations are listed below:
Arena - Boys Basketball
Mr. Niklasch’s room (264) - Girls Basketball
LMC commons area - Cheerleading
Mr. Fleming’s room (113) - Wrestling
Cafeteria - Bowling
Hockey team has already had their preseason meeting
Swimming specific sport meeting will be communicated by Coach Homan
Future is looking bright in Rocket City! Youth football on Super Saturday, girls basketball camp, and soccer. So many opportunities for our younger Rockets! Thanks volunteers and coaches.
This week in sports! Go Rockets
Competitive cheer tryouts are coming!! Please fill out the registration if you plan to tryout! https://forms.gle/UP9sSiuXjoh4WnJg6
Congratulations to Rocket Dawg of the week #8 - Rebekah Sweany,
“Rebekah is a senior on the Cross Country Team. Rebekah is an athlete who gives everything she can both mentally and physically for her team. She is a leader who encourages other teammates and takes the initiative with team activities both at practice and outside of practice times. Despite her current battle with Lyme disease, Rebekah has continued to run in the top seven and contribute to her team’s success. She is an incredibly tough runner who fights until the very end. Her determination and courage is inspiring to her teammates and everyone who knows her.” States Coach Sweany.
Congratulations Rebekah, we are proud of you. Thanks to the boosters club for the awesome T-shirt.
Jaxon Allen, Klay Grant, Grace Lockhart, Tate Bradley, and Kye Grant are All Conference.
Klay Grant is the OK Green XC Conference Champion.
The men’s team ran a great race missing 1st by 2 points.
The women’s team finished with a respective 5th.
Jaxon Allen, Klay Grant, Grace Lockhart, Tate Bradley, and Kye Grant are All Conference.
Klay Grant is the OK Green XC Conference Champion.
The men’s team ran a great race missing 1st by 2 points.
The women’s team finished with a respective 5th.
District semifinals, tonight! Kickoff is 5:00 PM. With this being an MHSAA semifinal game, ticket costs are $6.
It is a great day to be a Rocket!!! See you tonight.
RP XC captured three “All City” titles. Klay Grant finished first place with Jaxon Allen finishing second, and Grace Lockhart finishing 10th.
Due to power outages at Mona Shores High School the varsity volleyball GMAA tournament has been moved to Reeths-Puffer. We are excited to host and showcase our awesome facilities. Start time 9 am