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Charter boys cruise past Naples Christian

Charter's Wesley Lancaster follows through on a shot attempt from the base line during a recent home game. The varsity squad improved to 2-3 on the season with a win at naples Christian Academy last week. The team returns to action Jan. 8 when it faces The Village School of Naples.

By Daniel Winningham / daniel@misuntimes.com
Published: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 10:01 PM CST
The Marco Island Charter Middle School varsity boy basketball squad used its defense on the way to a 39-7 road win at Naples Christian Academy.

"All of the boys played considerable time in the game with nine players scoring," said Charter coach Roger Raymond.

Nick Ronquette was the leading scoring for the Eagles on Dec. 12 with 11 points, followed by Kenny Moss with seven and David Martlett with six.

The Eagles led from the start and built a 16-7 advantage at half.

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In the second half, Charter shutout Naples Christian, as finished the game on a 23-0 run.

"I mandated no pressing, fastbreaking and on steals no lay-ups, only scores off of offensive sets," Raymond said.

With the blowout victory, the Eagles to improved to 2-3 on the season.

The contest against Naples Christian wasn't as big of a challenge for the team as other games earlier this season, according to Raymond.

"The first four games couldhave gone either way and with a break or two the Eagles could be 4-1 or 5-0 very easily," Raymond said.

The team does not play again until Thursday, Jan. 8, when it battles The Village School of Naples at 6:30 p.m. in the Charter gymnasium



"Several practices are scheduled for after Christmas and will primarily focus on staying in shape," Raymond said.

JV routs NCA

A fast start propelled the JV boys team to a 32-15 victory at Naples Christian Dec. 12.

The boys' JV squad built a 16-point lead at halftime, as it went to the locker room in front 21-5.

In the final two quarters, Charter outscored Naples Christian 11-10 on its way to a 17-point victory.

Leading the way for the Eagles was Jack Hodges with 10 points. Peter Servente and Zack Gober both scored six points.

The JV boys improved to 3-0 with the win. The team's next game is Thursday, Jan. 8, when it hosts The Village School at 4:30 p.m.

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