Playing a third game in as many nights had no effect on the surging Larkin boys basketball team, which coasted to an 88 61 victory over South Elgin in opening night action at the Hinkle Holiday Classic at Jacobs Saturday. The Royals actually fell behind 12 6 in the first quarter, the result of a bucket from sophomore guard Matt Smith and a steal and a 3 pointer from senior guard Darius Wells. But that was the high point for the Storm (4 6). Larkin (10 1) regrouped during a timeout and dominated from then on, outscoring South Elgin 50 16 the rest of the half. The victory was fourth straight for the Royals, who prevailed 71 67 at rival Elgin on Thursday and 59 55 at Geneva on Friday.