By Gerardo Bolong
CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Tournament host Seamount 3A Kennedy Catholic used pick pocket style defense and rugged rebounding as catalysts for breakaway offensive thrusts in a 74-38 first round boys basketball win against Cascade Christian at the 2014 Oberto Classic on Fri., Dec. 26.

The Lancers showed early signs of what was to be by keeping the Cougars from penetrating inside their 2-3 zone.

Gradually, Kennedy claimed the territory of the John M. Goodwin Memorial Gymnasium for a 17-10 lead after one quarter. Outside shot making by CCHS plus a proneness of KC to commit player controlled fouls kept the margin from being greater.

Pilfering and running to daylight, the Lancers also used a trio of 3-pointers along with breakaway goals to create a 34-18 lead before settling for a 36-22 halftime clearance.

The trending situation continued even as KC reserves commanded playing time to sail away to a 39-point margin shortly before closing up shop for the night.

AJ McGrew posted a game high 18 Kennedy points. Oberto game MVP Emilio Mancol rushed all over the court for 14 points and led an aggressive defense while Michael Sasonoff pitched in 11.

Colton Rayburn scored 13 for Nisqually 1A Cascade Christian.