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Port Jeff senior John Sheils takes flight for the score against visiting Southold Dec 3. Bill Landon photo

Port Jeff junior Luke Dickhuth muscles his way to the rim in a home game against Southold Dec 3. Bill Landon photo

Port Jeff junior Luke Dickhuth from the free throw line in a home game against Southold Dec 3. Bill Landon photo

Port Jeff senior John Sheils lays up for the score against visiting Southold Dec 3. Bill Landon photo

Port Jeff senior Steven Bayer shoots from the top of the key against visiting Southold Dec 3. Bill Landon photo

Port Jeff junior Luke Dickhuth muscles his way to the rim in a home game against Southold Dec 3. Bill Landon photo

Port Jeff junior Luke Dickhuth muscles his way to the rim in a home game against Southold Dec 3. Bill Landon photo

Port Jeff senior John Sheils lays up for the score against visiting Southold Dec 3. Bill Landon photo

Port Jeff junior Luke Dickhuth shoots in a home game against Southold Dec 3. Bill Landon photo Port Jeff junior Luke Dickhuth shoots in a home game against Southold Dec 3. Bill Landon photo

Port Jeff senior John Sheils passes to the corner in a home game against Southold Dec 3. Photo by Bill Landon

Port Jeff senior John Sheils looks to rebound after a free throw in a home game against Southold Dec 3. Photo by Bill Landon

Tyler Cobb the sophomore lets a three pointer fly for the Royals at home against Southold Dec 3. Photo by Bill Landon

Port Jeff senior John Sheils battles in the paint in a home game against Southold Dec 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson opened their league VII season with a dominant performance over Southold where the Royals broke out to a 14-1 lead in the early going and never looked back.
The First Settlers made a better showing in the second quarter, but still trailed 26-11 at the halftime break.
With a 16-point advantage to begin the final 8 minutes of play, the Royals spelled their starters, flushed their bench and cruised to a 54-37 victory.
Senior guard John Sheils led the way in scoring for the Royals with 21 points and junior forward Luke Dickhuth netted 18.
The Royals retake the court with a road game against Pierson Dec. 9 with a 6:15 p.m. start.
— All photos by Bill Landon