Reading 64 Boyertown 33

The Reading High Red Knights improved to 7-0 with their blowout victory over Boyertown in the opening game of Saturday's Coaches vs. Cancer Classic at the Sovereign Center in downtown Reading. Here are my thoughts on the game:

1. I really liked how we came out against Boyertown and played with great intensity on the defensive side of the ball. With the way we played early on it let Boyertown know they had no chance right from the start.
2. I heard some people complain that we gave up way too many outside shots. When you create a defense you cant take everything away from a team. I like the strategy of making teams make outside jumpers since its a low percentage shot and a lot of times the long rebounds are like an outlet pass for our potent fast break.
3. I really think we need to take a strong look at getting Jordan Burdine some rest for his bum ankle. Ever since he hurt the ankle his outside shot hasn't been there. We need him at full strength once we get to the month of January.
4. Trenity Burdine had another strong game yesterday. The one thing I really like that Burdine gives us his some length on defense when we go to the 1-2-2 zone. He is another guy who gives teams matchup problems.
5. Hats off to the city of Reading for putting on a great event for a good cause. I know the attendance of approximately 2500 was on the lower end but still nice to see the powers to be in the city of Reading put their heads together and hopefully for years to come this can be an event we all look forward to. In the coming years I think it would be a good idea to play a team that has a decent following that can bring more people into the city to see a great facility.
6. This upcoming week will tell us a lot about this team. If we can go out and really take care of business this week it will show what we have thought about this team that they have really grown up.
7. On the power ratings for the district after Tuesday we will vacate the top spot if CD East wins their game on Tuesday but if we can go 3-0 this week we should get the top spot back after Saturday.