{"id":2057,"date":"2011-12-16T10:59:28","date_gmt":"2011-12-16T15:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/?p=2057"},"modified":"2011-12-16T15:47:45","modified_gmt":"2011-12-16T20:47:45","slug":"young-guns-jenkins-and-rochester-too-much-for-eagles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/?p=2057","title":{"rendered":"Young guns Jenkins and Rochester too much for Eagles"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kennett duo paces blow out league win<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

By Dave Conard<\/strong>, Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

DOWNINGTOWN \u2014 If there are two words that would aptly describe the Blue Demons boy\u2019s varsity squad this season it would be \u201ccontrolled aggression.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Kennett freshamn Vaugh Jenkins lit it up for 17 points against Shanahan.<\/p><\/div>\n

It was exactly that style of play that helped Kennett overcome nine first quarter fouls, as they improved to 3-1 in the young season with a dominating 57-41 Ches-Mont League win over Bishop Shanahan<\/p>\n

It was obvious from the out set that the game plan of the Eagles was to exploit the aggressive nature of the Blue Demons as the Shanahan forward one after another drove the lane.<\/p>\n

The result was an endless parade to the charity stripe as the Eagles, resulting in 12 first quarter free throws for the home team of which they converted all but to leading to 16 points in the frame.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would rather us make mistakes by being aggressive,\u201d said Kennett head coach. Mike Fergus. \u201cWe have to keep it under control though. We can\u2019t give up easy fouls by going over the backs of guys when they have a low percentage shot.\u201d<\/p>\n

Led by young guns freshman Vaughn Jenkins (15, 2-2, 17 points) and junior Maalik Rochester (9-14 from the field, 18 points, two 3 point FG\u2019s) who helped the Blue Demons race out to an 8-0 run to start the game, Kennett was able to endure a whistled filled first period, regaining the lead when Rochester knocked down the first three pointer of the tilt en route to a 23-22 halftime lead.<\/p>\n

\u201cTheir penetration was killing us in the first quarter,\u201d said Rochester. \u201cWe changed it up in the second half and were able to limit their chances. We knew coming in here that we needed to play good defense and that lead s to our transition game, we love to run up and down the court.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Blue Demons senior Spencer Hyland get up for two of his 14 points.<\/p><\/div>\n

Following the intermission, the eagles had no answer for the Kennett\u2019s 1-3-1 scheme that Fergus and company switched to, as the Blue Demons rattled off the first eight points of the second half and ran out to a 13-4 run and 10 point lead that they never looked back from.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s great to have options,\u201d added Fergus. \u201cVaughn creates plays for others, Maalik can go to the hole, but then can also bounce back out and hit a three, then there is Brock (Sheets) who is just a rock, he does so much work on the court. We have a very good mix of players and it will present teams challenges in preparing for us.\u201d<\/p>\n

After throttling the Eagles shooters, allowing just six points and two field goals in each of the middle stanzas, Kennett was able to cruise, giving the starters a break as the outcome had been determined.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s great to get off to a good start,\u201d added Rochester. \u201cWe need to keep working hard and improve our shooting, we missed a couple wide open looks, but that is something we can work on. I am very excited for what we can accomplish this season.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Kennett senior Brock Sheets, scored six first quarter points and had eight rebounds in a 57-41 win over Shanahan.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Kennett\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 16\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 16\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 18\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 -57<\/p>\n

Bishop Shanahan\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 16\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 13\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 -41<\/p>\n

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Kennett (57)<\/p>\n

Roman 0, 2-2, 2 ; Hyland 10, 4-5, 14; Rochester 18, 0-0, 18; Sheets 6, 0-1, 6;<\/p>\n

Jenkins 15, 2-2, 17. Totals\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 49,\u00a0 8-10, 57.\u00a0 Three point FG Rochester (2), Jenkins.<\/p>\n

Bishop Shanahan (41)<\/p>\n

Bray 2, 0-0, 2; Aldeman 2, 1-1, 3; Seeny 8, 1-7, 9; 12, 8-8, 20; Booth 5, 2-2, 7; Corcoran 0, 0-2, 0;<\/p>\n

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Maalik Rochester slams the door on the Eagles.<\/p><\/div>\n

Totals\u00a0\u00a0 29, 12-21,\u00a0 41.\u00a0 Three point FG \u2013Booth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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