Zeeland East Athletics
Home of the CHIX!
Boys Varsity Basketball
Game Summaries & Headlines.
3.0 years ago @ 10:45PM
- Game Date
- Mar 4, 2021
- Score
- : 61
REETHS-PUFFER HIGH SCHOOL: 49
The Chix took to the road and traveled to Muskegon Reeths-Puffer on Thursday evening to play the Rockets. The Chix jumped out to an early first-quarter lead 19-16 behind 11 points from Nate Claerbaut and 6 points from Trip Riemersma. The Chix added to their lead by one in the second quarter and the Chix led 28-24 at halftime. In the 2nd half, the Chix pushed the lead up into double figures and held on to a 61-49 win. The Chix dished out 19 assists and went 12 for 12 from the free-throw line.
Leading the Chix in scoring was Trip Riemersma, who scored 16 points and dished out 5 assists. Trip knocked down 3 three-point shots in the game. Nate Claerbaut battled foul trouble to record his 7th double-double on the season. scoring 15 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and blocking 3 shots. Brandon Claerbaut added 11 points and 4 assists while Luke Gruppen scored 9 points and added 4 dimes. Ethan Houghtaling contributed 8 points and grabbed 8 boards.
The win improves the Chix overall record to 10-0, 9-0 in the OK Green Conference. They are off until next Tuesday when they travel to Grand Rapids to play Union High School. The game time is 7 pm.