AURORA – The Kaneland boys basketball team used a strong first half and a balanced scoring attack to down host IMSA, 79-40, on Monday to advance to an IHSA Class 3A IMSA regional semifinals against St. Francis tonight.

The Knights (16-11) jumped out to a 41-24 lead at the break thanks to 10 points from junior John Pruett. Freshman Dylan Vaca came off the bench and hit three 3-pointers and the rout was on for Kaneland.

Four Knights, led by Vaca with a game-high 18 points, were in double figures in the blowout win.