Millbrook’s Chris Ross, center, looks for an open teammate during Friday’s game against Rhinebeck.
Rhinebeck’s Jack Spencer, left, goes for a layup while Millbrook’s Alex Censi, right, defends.
Rhinebeck High School boys basketball coach David Aierstok knows his team is clicking. Still, he knows there is a lot of season left and his Hawks have to continue to play well.
Rhinebeck picked up its ninth win of the season on Friday, beating visiting Millbrook 89-32.
“It’s a good spot to be in, but there are a lot of games left,” Aierstok said. “We haven’t won anything yet and we have to keep on working.”
The Hawks certainly went to work against the Blazers, led by Jack Spencer’s 20 points and 12 rebounds. Hunter Brandt contributed with 19 points and hit five shots from beyond the 3-point arc. Rob Veith posted 14 points while Joey Boland added 11.
Rhinebeck outscored Millbrook 24-2 in the second quarter.
Rhinebeck’s Joseph Boland, center, looks for an open teammate as Millbrook’s Humberto Cabrera, left, Ethan Martell, center right, and Taylor Harkenrider, right, defend. Rhinebeck’s Spencer Hutchins, center left, tries to get open.
The Blazers were led by Jacob Wright’s eight points.
“Millbrook played hard,” Aierstok said. “We give them credit.”
Aierstok knows his team is up against other stiff Section 9 Class B competition, including the likes of Marlboro, Spackenkill and John A. Coleman Catholic.
“When all these teams are playing well, you’ve got to keep up with a lot of people,” the coach said. “They’re experienced and we have to keep it going from here on out.”
The Hawks (9-2) will host Highland Thursday. Millbrook hosts Pine Plains Tuesday.
Rhinebeck’s Joseph Boland, right, goes for a layup while Millbrook’s Humberto Cabrera, left, defends.
A.J. Martelli: amartelli@poughkeepsiejournal.com, 845-437-4836, Twitter: @AJM_PoJoSports