1,000th point for Rodgers; St. John's star scores 21 as Pioneers blitz Xaverian.

• Jurisdiction: United States
• Date: 17 December 2010

COLUMN: AREA ROUNDUP

BOYS' BASKETBALL

St. John's 63, Xaverian 43: Senior Richard Rodgers led all scorers with 21 points and earned his 1,000th career point with a put-back early in the game to help the Pioneers earn their first win with a home victory over the Hawks (0-1).

Jim Smith had three steals in the second quarter to help St. John's (1-3) take a 37-17 lead at halftime. Center Matt Palecki had 15 points and 12 rebounds while Matt Harrington controlled the flow of the game for the Pioneers, finishing with 7 points.

Abby Kelley 65, Trivium 43: Sophomore forward Kwesi Ewusi contributed 21 points to lead the visiting Bears (2-0, WCAC). Greg Pockenen added 11 points.

Tim Doyle contributed 15 points for Trivium (0-2).

Clinton 86, South Lancaster Academy 66: Senior Brendan Cutler scored a game-high 27 points...