Red Knights quiet Red Tornado, improve to 2-0

Justin Walker scored a career-best 19 points and Ruben Rodriguez had 18 as Reading High rolled over McCaskey 79-56 Tuesday in its home opener.

The Red Knights (2-0), who opened the season Friday with a 60-57 win over Imhotep Charter at Bollman Center, led 29-12 after one quarter and were up by 24 points at halftime.

The game marked the first with fans at the Geigle in 22 months. Spectators were not permitted last season due to COVID concerns.

The victory was Reading’s 129th vs. McCaskey in a series that began in 1906-07. The Red Knights have beaten Lancaster more times than any other program.

Walker had a 3-pointer in the first quarter and seven points by halftime. He scored seven straight points at one juncture of the third quarter.

Daniel Alcantara had 10 of his 12 points for Reading by halftime. Xavier Davis finished with 10 points and Joey Chapman with nine.

The Red Knights were assessed three technical fouls, and Aris Rodriguez fouled out.

Jared Kumah led the Red Tornado (1-1) with 14 points. McCaskey was 17-of-29 from the free throw line.

McCaskey opened its season with a 74-56 loss to Chester.

Reading High opens Berks Conference play Friday back at the Geigle against Exeter, which beat Manheim Township Tuesday to improve to 3-0.

McCaskey was hit with a technical foul before the game because of an error in its scorebook.