Rockets Drop Two,

Come Back vs. Concord

By Liam McKiney

The Rockets were blown out at home by the Golden Horde led by Greg Hughes and Randy Cameron. West Rutland completely shut down Rochester’s offense holding them to just 34 points. Randy Cameron and Hughes alone out-scored the Rockets combining for 49 points, 26 from Cameron and 23 from Hughes.

Ethan White was the high scorer for Rochester with 10 points. The final score was West Rutland 83-Rockets 34.

Rochester vs. Poultney

The Rockets lost two straight at home as they were blown out again this time by the Poultney Blue Devils. Though the Rockets played well, the Blue Devils were very hot from the field racking up 77 points. Kert Hewes and Kurtis Petty both had big nights, Petty led all scorers with 20 and Hewes with 19. Bob Scott added 12.

For the Rockets, Alex Kelly led the scorers with 12, followed by Liam McKinley with 11 and Taylor Fuller with 10. The final score was Blue Devils 77-Rockets 49.

Rockets over Concord

After losing two straight, the Rockets needed the win over Concord. After coming out strong with their biggest lead of the game in the first quarter, the Wildcats stormed back to keep the game close for the rest of the contest.

At the half the Rockets went down by five, but with some quick scores and lockdown defense they were once again able to take the lead. With time winding down in the fourth and the Wildcats hitting their free throws down the stretch, Rochester found themselves down by one with four seconds left. Alex Kelly missed a 10-footer, which would have given the team the lead. Taylor Fuller fouled to send Concord to the line. The Wildcats missed their first shot and Fuller pulled in the rebound and threw a Hail Mary pass down court to a wide open Kelly who hit the lay-up to put Rochester ahead by one, 55-54, as the buzzer sounded.

Fuller led the Rockets with 16 points; both Kelly and Pat Crowley had 12, McKinley added 8 and Ethan White with 7.

Brandon Bolton led the Wildcats with 17.

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