BY JAMIE PERETZMAN-Problem solved. Throughout the course of this season Princeton High School's biggest problem had been slow starts. Not on this day, however. Facing a tough, out of conference opponent the Little Tigers went on a 25-0 run in the first quarter to make short work of Voorhees High School.
Voorhees (6-3) looked confused by PHS' ball pressure, which resulted in many turnovers. VHS, who had beaten Montgomery the game before, looked ill prepared for its game against PHS' speed, quickness, and pace.
Leading up to the Voorhees game, PHS head coach Jason Carter instilled in the minds of his players that Voorhees was a very good team and that this game would provide a measuring stick for the season. However, none of the players thought that they would win this easily.
The score after the first quarter was 28-4 PHS. Despite the large lead, Carter wanted to keep the pressure on. He knew that Voorhees had the capability to play much better than they were and he feared a comeback.
With 2:45 left in the second quarter, PHS took its largest lead of the game, 29 points, 39-10. At half time the Little Tigers led 39-12.
In the third quarter, Voorhees played more like itself. They outscored PHS 18-11 to cut the PHS lead to 50-30 after the third quarter. However, Voorhees got itself into foul trouble early in the second half, and the anomalously stellar foul shooting by PHS allowed the Little Tigers to keep their double digit lead. A below average free throw shooting team for much of the year the Little Tigers were 15-19 (78.9%)in this contest.
In the 4th quarter, Voorhees showed their real skill, outscoring PHS 20-14. However, PHS already had too large a lead to overcome.
It was the first quarter in this game that both created a big lead and demoralized Voorhees that won the game for PHS. This also shows how important quick starts are.
DeQuan Holman, after spending his morning taking the SATs, arrived at gametime and scored 19 points with 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Skye Ettin followed with 15 points, and Brian Dunlap had 14 points including 5 for 5 from the foul line.
PHS (8-3) will take on Princeton Day School (2-8) in a big rivalry game on Monday, January 26 at PDS's gym. Game time is 5:30.
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