The Chix embarked on their first of 3 straight road contests in OK Green Conference action as they traveled to Muskegon to play the first place Reeths Puffer Rockets on Tuesday night.  The Chix started quickly, outscoring the Rockets 8-2 in the early portion of the first quarter behind a couple of 3-pt shots by Senior Layne Risdson.  But the Rockets chipped away and the score was tied at 13 heading into the 2nd Quarter.  In Q2, the Rockets outscored the Chix 16-12 and the Rockets led by 4 heading into halftime 29-25.  In the 2nd half, the Chix ran out gas and the Rockets pulled away with a 67-47 win over the Chix.

Leading the way for the Chix was Layne Risdon, who scored 17 points, knocking down three 3-pt shots in the game.  Risdon added 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals.  Junior BJ Walker scored 9 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and added 4 assists.  Junior Jacob Vera scored 8 points, while Juniors Mickey Voss and Eli Walcott scored 5 points each for the Chix.  Rounding out the scoring was Junior Owen Ver Steeg, who added 3 points on the night.

With the loss, the Chix are now 6 -8 on the season, 3-3 in OK Green Conference play.  The Chix head back to Muskegon on Friday night as they take on the Sailors of Mona Shores.  Game time is approximately 7 pm, 20 minutes after the JV game is completed.