Exeter sophomore guard Aidan Dauble
Aidan Dauble didn't score in the first quarter of Exeter's highly anticipated league game at Reading on Tuesday night. The 6'3 sophomore guard was determined to make an impact in the second period. "I have to have confidence so I just let it fly," Dauble told SV Sports' Paul Roberts. The sharpshooter jammed 14 points into the second quarter. Dauble converted his first career 4-point play with 2:39 remaining before halftime to give the Eagles a 34-24 advantage. He finished with a career-high 17 points as Exeter beat the Red Knights for the first time since December 21, 2009. The Eagles went 13-of-23 from beyond the arc in a 79-55 rout. Reading rallied from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to stun Exeter 70-63 in last year's BCIAA Championship. "It's a lot of motivation. Last year left us almost in tears," remarked Dauble. Kevin Saenz, a 6'4 senior point guard, had a game-high 21 points at the Geigle Complex on Tuesday. Brady Murray added 15 points off the bench including a dozen in the final quarter. Devon Nester, Reece Garvin, and Alex Kelsey combined for 24 points. Both teams stand at (5-4) after playing very difficult non-league schedules. Reading is the defending Class 6A state champion. Exeter won its first District 3 title a season ago and was the Class 5A state runner-up. The Eagles have a new head coach in Jeff VanGorder. The Cortland, New York native has twelve years of experience as a Division III assistant. "Coach makes it like a brotherhood. I feel like we're all connected," said Dauble. Exeter ended a 29-game losing streak to the Red Knights. "Super proud of the guys, super proud of the team," replied VanGorder.