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5 R-P players named to Muskegon Chronicle All-Area First Team 2008
Ian Engel, Reeths-Puffer -- The shortstop had a monster senior season in leading his team to O-K Green Conference and county titles. Engel hit .549, scored 43 times, knocked in 40 runs, stole 29 bases and recorded a .938 fielding percentage.
Jared Molhoek, Reeths-Puffer -- Molhoek was valuable as a catcher and pitcher. The senior went 7-1 on the mound with a 2.04 earned-run average and 70 strikeouts in 40 innings. At the plate, Molhoek hit .419 with 34 RBIs and a pair of homers.
Garret Moyer, Reeths-Puffer -- Moyer set a school record for wins in a career by going 7-2 with two saves in his senior season. The senior righty posted a sparkling 0.92 ERA, striking out 37 in 49 innings. At the plate, Moyer hit .407 with 33 RBIs.
Zach Rake, Reeths-Puffer -- Rake gave the Rockets stability in the outfield and was a big contributor to the 29-5 season. The senior was 24-for-24 on stolen bases, hit .440, scored 32 runs and knocked in 25.
Ryan Somerville, Reeths-Puffer -- The junior infielder set the table for the Rockets this year and scored 37 runs. Somerville added 26 RBIs, 17 walks, 16 steals and hit .390.
Second Team
P -- Ryan Wynn, Reeths-Puffer, Sr. IF -- Chance Black, Reeths-Puffer, Sr.
Honorable mention
Nick Rake, Jr.; Devin Breen, Jr.
John Bos All-Star Game
June 16, 2008
O-K GREEN 11, O-K WHITE 2: The O-K Green stars banged out 12 hits and six pitchers combined on a six-hitter for the win. Jake Alten (Holland Christian) went 2-for-2 with two runs scored and Jared Molhoek (Reeths-Puffer) added a pair of hits and pitched the 1st inning picking up the win for the O-K Green. Ian Engle (Reeths-Puffer) had a two-run single. Ryan Wynn (Reeths-Puffer) pitched a scoreless 6th inning. Chance Black (Reeths-Puffer) went 1-2 and had a highlight over the shoulder catch at the wall in right field. Garret Moyer (Reeths-Puffer) pitched the second inning and had an RBI single in the 1st to tie the score at 1-1. Zach Rake ( Reeths-Puffer) had a sac fly in the 4th inning to score team member Ian Engel. The O-K Green All-Stars were coached by Tim Schuppe (Reeths-Puffer) and Mike Ott (Holland Christian).
Rockets break school record for wins
May 27, 2008
Reeths-Puffer 12-14, Newaygo 4-0 -- At Newaygo, Ian Engle hit an inside-the-park three-run home run in the third inning for Reeths-Puffer (29-4) in Game 1. Jared Molhoek had three singles and three RBIs and Chance Black had two hits and an RBI for the Rockets. Jared Molhoek, Ryan Wynn, and Ryan Brannam pitched. In Game 2, Reeths-Puffer broke its school record for wins in a season (29) and used pitchers Garret Moyer and Nick Rake to limit Newaygo to one hit. Reeths-Puffer's Zach Rake had three hits and Garret Moyer had two hits and an RBI. Next home game is against Mona Shores on Saturday at 12:00 for districts.
R-P 8 Spring Lake 6
May 22, 2008
Reeths-Puffer 8, Spring Lake 6 -- The visiting Rockets jumped out to a 6-0 lead after three innings. Starting pitcher Ryan Wynn improved his record to 8 and 1 on the season giving up 3 hits while striking out 6. Garret Moyer picked up his second save on the year, pitching the 7th inning. Ryan Somerville had three hits for the Rockets. Zach Rake and Chad Terpstra added two hits apiece. With the win over Spring Lake the baseball team improves their record to 27 and 4 on the year. The Rockets travel to Newaygo on Tuesday for a doubleheader with first pitch slated for 4:15.
R-P picks up 100th win for Coach Schuppe
May 19, 2008
Reeths-Puffer 15-5, Fremont 0-3 -- At Fremont, Jared Molhoek allowed one hit and fanned five in earning the four-inning Game 1 win for R-P. Devin Breen had a pair of hits in the opener for the Rockets (25-4). In the nightcap, Garret Moyer was 2-for-2 to lead R-P. Nick Rake earned the win and Breen the save for the Rockets in Game 2. Mac Houston had three hits and T.J. Davis was 2-for-3 for the Packers (15-10-1) in Game 2.
R-P 2008 OK GREEN CHAMPS
May 16, 2008
For three years, the Rockets of Reeths-Puffer have tried without success to be at the top of the OK-Green. That streak came to an end Friday night at Mona Shores with the 2-1 victory from Holland Christian over Mona Shores. The Rockets tied for the conference championship along with Mona Shores and Holland Christian.
Haven surprises R-P
May 14, 2008
Haven surprises R-P on diamond. The Grand Haven baseball team made the most of its opportunties Wednesday night. The Buccaneers capitalized on six errors and five stolen bases to upset Reeths-Puffer 6-5 in nonconference action "We played well and battled tonight and it was one of those things that the bounces went our way," said GH coach Morey Wagenmaker. "We made some mistakes, too, but the guys were able to battle out of it." Kurt Dilley threw four innings to pick up the win, while Jordan Anderson pitched the seventh to earn a save. Nick Rake struck out 10 in a losing effort for Reeths-Puffer. "It comes down to breaks and they had a lot of them," said R-P coach Tim Schuppe. "That's the way it goes sometimes." Grand Haven took an early 4-0 lead in the third inning, before the host Rockets rallied for three runs in the bottom half of the inning. GH scored two in the sixth, including the eventual game-winner as Josh Poel scored on a two-out single by Tyler Duston. Duston had two hits and two RBIs for the Bucs, while Cody Borta added a pair of hits. Sam Van Heest and Poel each had a pair of stolen bases for GH. "We have a really young team and are getting better and learning the pace and speed at the varsity level," said Wagenmaker, whose team improved to 5-16 overall. "Our goal is to continue to prepare and be ready for districts." Rake led Reeths-Puffer with three hits, while Ian Engel had a pair of hits and four RBIs. Devin Breen and Jared Molhoek added two hits apiece for R-P (21-3).
RP Slits with Holland Christian
May 13, 2008
Reeths-Puffer needed two wins against visiting Holland Christian on Tuesday to stay tied with Mona Shores atop the O-K Green Conference standings. But Holland Christian spoiled the Rockets' plans by splitting a doubleheader. The Maroons won the opener 5-4 and Puffer rebounded with a 12-3 rout in the nightcap. Mona Shores (17-4, 9-1) and Holland Christian (21-3, 8-2) will play a key makeup game Friday at Shores for the league title. The Rockets had runners in scoring position in the bottom of the seventh inning in Game 1, but couldn't cross the plate. Three errors in the second inning doomed the Rockets (21-2, 9-2) and opened the door for the Maroons to score three runs. "We sealed our own fate in the first game," said Reeths-Puffer coach Tim Schuppe. "We had a shot to win it in the seventh, but you win as a team and you lose as a team." Zach Rake had two hits and an RBI and Ian Engle had two hits for the Rockets. Reeths-Puffer trailed 2-1 in Game 2, until Engle came through with a two-run homer in the third inning. He finished 4-for-4. Jared Molhoek also homered and finished with two hits along with Rake and Ryan Wynn
May 9, 2008
The third game of the rivalry goes to R-P. With runs hard to come by, Reeths-Puffer coach Tim Schuppe knew his team better score when they got the chance. Held scoreless and with only one hit heading into the bottom of the fourth-inning, the host Rockets finally got their chance.Chance Black the senior third baseman singled in two runs as part of the Rockets' three-run inning and beat Mona Shores 3-0. R-P closed the gap atop the O-K Green Conference. Reeths-Puffer (20-1, 8-1) pulled within half-a-game of the Sailors (15-3, 9-1). Held to a hit by Mona Shores starter Chris Mattson, the Rockets took advantage of two walks and a RBI single by Jared Molhek to get on the board in the fourth. With one out and runners on second and third, Black singled both in. "Chance has been our top player all year coming up with those big hits," said Schuppe. "He always seems to come up with runners on and comes up with the hit." Garret Moyer, who had lost to Shores at the start of the year, held the Sailors to three hits, striking out seven in the complete-game effort. Next Game is a doubleheader on Tuesday against Holland Christian with start time at 4:15
R-P 10 Muskegon 0
May 8, 2008
Reeths-Puffer 10, Muskegon 0 -- At Reeths-Puffer, Nick Rake pitched a six-inning one-hitter. Chance Black had three hits and three RBIs, Ryan Wynn had two hits and an RBI, Joe Tokarczyk had two hits including a triple and three RBIs and Zack Rake had two hits for the Rockets (19-1). Ben Klemm had the lone hit for Muskegon. Next Game is on Friday against cross town rival Mona Shores.
R-P Baseball improves to 18 and 1 on the season
May 7, 2008
Reeths-Puffer 12 Zeeland East 2 -- The visiting Rockets won Wednesday's tuneup for Friday's big matchup with league leader Mona Shores. Winning pitcher Ryan Wynn (6-0) gave up 6 hits, struck out 4 and walked one batter. Chance Black Led all hitters with 2 singles, a double, and a triple. Garrett Moyer added a single and triple. Next game is home on Thursday against Muskegon with start time at 4:15.
R-P 9 ZEELAND WEST 4
May 5, 2008
Reeths-Puffer 9, Zeeland West 4 -- Winner Jared Molhoek left with a 7-0 lead after four innings. Molhoek struck out five, walked four and gave up three hits. Ryan Sommerville went 3-for-3 with two RBIs to lead the Rockets (17-1, 6-1). R-P's Zake Rake went 2-for-2 with an RBI against Zeeland West (0-8, 1-11).
2008 GMAA TIER 1 CHAMPIONS
May 3, 2008
Reeths-Puffer's Ryan Brannam was looking to make his mark for Reeths-Puffer's baseball team. He did just that on Saturday during the Greater Muskegon Athletic Association's Tier I final at a rainy Reeths-Puffer High School. The senior pitcher was stellar in relief as Reeths-Puffer defeated O-K Green rival Mona Shores 8-6 in the championship game. "I didn't play baseball last year and I really wanted to do something for the team," said Brannam. Brannam entered the game after a 45-minute rain delay in the bottom of the third inning with the score tied 5-all and shut down the Sailors over the next four innings. The righthander allowed a run on four hits in four innings, recording four strikeouts to earn the win. "I really didn't even expect to pitch today," added Brannam. "They told me I might pitch, but I was not expecting to. I thought I threw well and hit my spots." "I thought Ryan pitched very well in relief for us," said Reeths-Puffer coach Tim Schuppe. "He threw strikes and got ahead of the hitters for the most part." The Rockets (15-1) scored three runs in the top of the sixth inning. Devin Breen had a key RBI single and R-P capitalized on two costly Mona Shores errors. "We made some mistakes in that sixth inning that hurt us," said Mona Shores coach Walt Gawkowski. "We can't afford to make those mistakes against good teams." Mona Shores (13-2) looked as if they would rally in the bottom of the seventh inning as they loaded the bases with one out. R-P's Garret Moyer was summoned in relief and earned the save as he induced Kyle Gleason and Chris Mattson to hit fly ball outs. "Garrett came in and did a good job getting the last couple of outs," said Schuppe. "This was a big win for us against a good team.
The Sailors appeared early on as if they would make it two straight wins over Reeths-Puffer in the city title game. Mona Shores jumped out to a 3-0 lead after one inning and led 4-1 after two innings. R-P then scored four runs in the top of the third as Chase Black delivered a key two-run single. Shores tied the score at 5-all just before play was halted because of the rain in the bottom of the third inning. "The conditions were the same for both teams, so that wasn't a factor," said Gawkowski. "They just played better than we did today." The teams have now split a pair of games this season and meet again Friday in an O-K Green Conference game at Reeths-Puffer. "Hopefully, we can use this game as momentum when we play them again this week," said Schuppe. The Rockets, who earned a 13-3 win over Fruitport in the semifinals, received two hits and an RBI from Jared Molhoek, Devin Breen and Ian Engle. Molhoek started and allowed two hits and fanned two in his two innings of work.
R-P 11 Hudsonville Unity Christian 1
April 30, 2008
The Rockets score 6 in the first innings to blast Unity christian 11 to 1 in 5 innings. Garret Moyer picked up his 4th win of the season. Moyer went 5 innings giving up an unearned run in the second inning and striking out 3. Leading hitters were: Zach Rake 2-4, Chance Black 2-2 (2RBI'S), and Devin Breen 2-3 (3 RBI'S). The Rockets improve their record to 14 and 1 on the season. Next Game is on Friday at Holland start time is 4:15.
R-P 7 WEST OTTAWA 3
April 28, 2008
The Rockets improve their record to 13 and 1 on the season. The Rockets received a strong pitching performance from Ryan Wynn against a good hitting West Ottawa team. Ryan finished with 5 strikeouts/3 walks and benefitted with 3 double plays from Ian Engle and Ryan Somerville. The Rockets were led offensively by Ian Engel 2-2 2RBI's, Zach Rake 2-4, Jake Hambidge 2 walks, and Devin Breen 1-2. Next Home Game is on Wednesday against Unity Christian with first pitch slated for 4:15.
EATON RAPIDS GREYHOUND TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS
Rockets win second tourney
April 26, 2008
Reeths-Puffer's baseball team rebounded from its first loss of the season Wednesday and won two games Saturday to capture the Eaton Rapids Invitational. The Rockets (12-1) were trailing Eaton Rapids 2-0 in the fifth inning of the championship game, but rallied six runs in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings to down the Greyhounds 6-2.
Jared Molhoek captured the win, pitching a one-hitter while striking out 15. Ian Engel's two-RBI triple in the sixth gave the Rockets a 4-2 lead. Ryan Somerville posted three hits and an RBI and Chad Terpstra had two hits and an RBI.
In its first game, Reeths-Puffer dug itself an 7-0 hole through 3 innings and 8-4 after the 5th inning. But the Rockets opened up for eight runs, seven coming in the top of the seventh to oust Perry 12-9. Ryan Brannam was the winning pitcher with 3 1/3 innings pitched and Nick Rake struck out the last batter in the seventh for the save with runners on 1st and 2nd . Devin Breen had three hits and two RBI's Chance Black added three hits and Engle came through with three hits for Reeths-Puffer.
Hard fought day in Eaton Rapids
Rockets will play WEST OTTAWA on Monday @ 4:15
April 28, 2008
The Rockets were able to reschedule West Ottawa on Monday at home with first pitch slated for 4:15.
Rockets let one get away in first loss of season
April 23, 2008
The Rockets came out and took control of the game by scoring 2 runs in both the 1st and 2nd innings. The Rockets let Mona Shores right back in the game with 4 unearned runs for a total of 5 in the third inning. They threatened again in the top of the 7th with 2 on but could not score. Garrett Moyer took the loss in an oustanding pitching performance today striking out 6 and walking 3. Leading hitters were: Zach Rake 3 for 4, Jared Molhoek a RBI triple, and Garrett Moyer 2 walks and a single. Next Game is this Saturday at Eaton Rapids in the Greyhound Tournament.
R-P extends their win streak to 10
April 21, 2008
The Rockets had a hard fought 6-3 win over the Chix of Zeeland East. They improve their record to 10 and 0, to set up the showdown with Mona Shores on Wednesday. Ryan Wynn pitched a complete game striking out 5, while walking 3. Leading hitters were: Garrett Moyer with 2 doubles, Ian Engel 2 for 3, Zach Rake 2 for 3, and Nick Rake 2 for 3. The Rockets travel to Mona Shores on Wednesday with start time 4:15.
Garrett Moyer pitches complete game in Championship against Forest Hills Central
2008 R-P VARSITY GOLD CHAMPIONS
VARSITY GOLD TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS
April 19, 2008
The host Rockets recorded a pair of close wins and a blowout to capture their own tourney and remain unbeaten on the season at 9-0. Reeths-Puffer beat another hot team in Forest Hills Central by a 4-2 count in the finals. Ian Engel, who was 2-for-3 with two RBI's against the Rangers, recorded a tie-breaking single in the top of the seventh to send the Rockets to the title. Zach Rake was 3-for-4 in the win. Garrett Moyer beat the Rangers with a complete-game effort, striking out three and walking three to improve to 4-0 overall. R-P's Devin Breen struck out nine and walked one to lead the hosts past Greenville 17-2 in R-P's second game. The Rockets survived a scare in the opener, holding on to beat Ludington 2-0. Nick Rake got the win, going 6 2/3 innings, striking out seven. Ryan Brannam came in to get the final out with the bases loaded in the seventh. Oakridge finished 1-1 in the tourney, Ludington was 0-2, Forest Hills Eastern 0-2, and Forest Hills Central 2-1.
Defensive MVP for tournament Chance Black
Nick Rake earns first win in Varsity start against Ludington 2-0
Triple Play as R-P defeats the DUX 7-2
April 18, 2008
Rockets defeat Zeeland West 7 to 2. The Rockets turned a triple play today in the 5th inning. Reeths-Puffer used 3 pitchers (Jared Molhoek, Chad Terpstra, and Tyler Richardson) to limit the DUX hitters to just one hit. The lone hit came in the bottom of the 7th with 2 outs. The offense was pretty silent today with only 5 hits. Jake Hambidge had a bases loaded double and Nick Rake had a 2 RBI single. The Rockets improve to 6 and 0 on the year.
Jared Molhoek 5 innings 9 K's against the DUX
R-P 12 HOLLAND 2 IN 6 INNINGS
April 16, 2008
Rockets get a strong pitching performance from Ryan Wynn 8K'S/3 walks in 6 innings of work. The offense received 2 two run homeruns by Jared Molhoek and Ian Engel. Ryan Somerville was 2-3 with a triple, Chance Black 3-3, and Jake Hambidge 2-2. The Rockets improve their record to 5 and 0. Next game is on Friday at Zeeland West with start time at 4:15. Next home game is on Saturday at 10:00 am in the Varsity Gold Tournament.
Rockets belt 4 triples to defeat Unity Christian 8 to 4
April 14, 2008
The Rockets score 3 in the first on a Terpstra walk, Somerville HBP, and then a Garrett Moyer triple. Unity Christian comes right back with 3 in the bottom of the 1st inning. Unity Christian takes the lead on a balk in the 3rd inning. Chad Terpstra walks and Ryan Somerville hits a triple to tie the score at 4 all in the 5th inning. Garrett Moyer walks in the 6th and Jared Molhoek belts a triple to take the lead for the Rockets. Ian Engel added the 4th triple of the day with 2 RBI's in the top half of the 7th. Garrett Moyer came on in relief of Molhoek in the 4th inning to pick-up his second win of the season. The Rockets are at home on Wednesday against Holland with start time at 4:15.
TC WEST DH CANCELLED FOR TODAY
April 11, 2008
The games are cancelled today due to the weather conditions. We will practice today from 3-5.
Eaton Rapids Tournament
The Rockets have added the Greyhound tournament to their schedule at Eaton Rapids High School on April 26th. Start time for the round robin tournament is 9:30 AM.
ROCKETS SWEEP FRUITPORT
April 2, 2008
The Rockets defeated Fruitport 12-8 and 11-0 in 5 innings. In Game 1 the Rockets let a 6 run lead slip away and had to come from behind to beat Fruitport. The Rockets were lead in hitting by Ian Engel 2-3, Garrett Moyer 3-4 4 RBI's, Chance Black 2-3 3 RBI'S, Chad Terpstra 2-4, Jared Molhoek triple, and Devin Breen 2-4. Ryan Wynn earned the win coming in relief and pitching 6 strong innings for the Rockets (8 K'S). Game 2 was a different story as the Rockets jumped out to a 7-0 lead after 1. Leading hitters were Zach Rake 3-3, Ian Engel 2-3, and Nick Rake 2-3. Pitching an oustanding game was Garrett Moyer giving up 4 hits and striking out 3. Next Game is at home against Traverse City West on Friday April 10th start time is 4:00pm
R-P opens the 2008 season with a win
March 29, 2008
The R-P Baseball team opened the 2008 season with a big statement. The Rockets deafeted Orchard View 19 to 1 in a 3 inning game. The Rockets stormed out of the gates by scoring 7 runs in the 1st inning. Zach Rake and Ryan Sommerville both walked and after an Ian Engel bunt single, Garret Moyer ripped a long shot off the right field fence. Chance Black had a 2RBI single in the 1st. In the 2nd the Rockets scored 8 runs before the 1st out of the inning. Molhoek had a double and a single in the second along with a single from Joe Tokarczyk for 2 RBI's. Pitching an inning apiece were Moyer 1 K, Wynn 2 K's, and Molhoek 2 K's. The Rockets return to action on Tuesday at home against West Ottawa.
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