Strong ‘D’ sparks Kendall past W-C
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Kendall’s CJ D’Agostino goes in for a layup during the host Eagles win over Wheatland-Chili this evening.
Sparked by an aggressive, pressing defense, Kendall rolled to a 75-35 victory over visiting Wheatland-Chili in a Genesee Region League boys basketball game this evening.
Jonny Conte scored 14, Vinnie D’Agostino 13 and Sammy Conte and Caleb Opalecky 12 each to lead Kendall’s balanced attack as CJ D’Agostino and Noah Morehouse both added 8, Jonas Rhodes 6 and Ryan Gaesser 2.
Setting the tone for the evening, Kendall raced out to a commanding 25-8 first quarter lead. All five starters contributed baskets to that surge led by Jonny Conte with 8 and Vinnie D’Agostino 7.
The Eagles went on to lead by 33 (49-16) at the half and by 40 (64-24) at the end of the third quarter. Sammy Conte scored 8 in the second period and Opalecky 5 in the third.
Alexander 70, Holley 36
Alexander bested host Holley 70-36 in another G-R contest.
Avante Walker scored 16, Josh Silpoch 12 and Cam Mosier 6 for Holley.
Kendall’s Caleb Opalecky puts up a shot over a pair of W-C defenders.
Kendall’s Noah Morehouse drives the baseline to the basket.
