Rockford picks up first win of the season, defeating Muskegon 63-53 in Friday boys basketball action
Anthony Learman | alearman1@mlive.com, December 14, 2012 11:02 p.m.

Rockford's Chad Carlson scored 21 points as the Rams took an early advantage and didn't let up.

Rockford (1-2) led 13-11 after the first quarter, extending its lead to 28-19 at halftime.

Deshaun Thrower led Muskegon (2-1) with a game-high 32 points, followed by D'Vonte Dockery's 10 points.

The Big Red trailed by 16 points, 43-27, heading into the fourth quarter.

"I put this one on me," Muskegon coach Keith Guy said. "We looked unorganized on both ends, and that's me. I have to do a better job getting them ready to play.

Chase Fairchild added 14 points for the Rams.