Article updated: 11/16/2012 11:23 PM

Smith’s debut at Burlington Central a big winner

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Burlington Central's Samantha Pryor shoots over a block by Larkin's Amber McGhee in the second quarter on Friday at Burlington Central.

Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

Larkin's Sky Evans looks to pass around Burlington Central's Shelby Holt in the first quarter on Friday.

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Burlington Central's Kayla Ross hangs onto the ball and looks to pass after taking a tumble with teammate Kathleen Ratzek and Larkin's Lindsey Taylor in the second quarter on Friday, November 16.

Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

Larkin's Lindsey Taylor and Burlington Central's Rebecca Gerke leap in the pack for a rebound in the first quarter on Friday, November 16.

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Larkin's Sky Evans looks to pass around Burlington Central's Kathleen Ratzek in the third quarter on Friday, November 16.

Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

Larkin's Rachel Martinez attempts to block Burlington Central's Rebecca Gerke in the second quarter on Friday, November 16.

Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

Burlington Central's Kayla Ross hangs onto the ball and looks to pass after taking a tumble with teammate Kathleen Ratzek and Larkin's Lindsey Taylor in the second quarter on Friday, November 16.

Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

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Burlington Central's kiddie corps took a big step forward in the growing up process Friday night, but it was the Rockets' savvy senior who kept the ship on a straight course while they did. The much ballyhooed BC freshman class of girls basketball players debuted on the varsity level and they all contributed in a 64-22 rout of Larkin in the opening round of the Central Thanksgiving Tournament on Rocket Hill.