Raiders Down Jets In Middle School Hoops

basketballTuesday, December 8
South Ripley at Hauser.

Grade 7-South Ripley 41 Hauser 35
The visiting Raiders survived a furious Jet comeback in the second half to hold on to a 41-35 victory. Lane Sparks led all scorers with 25 points, while Bryce Franklin added 7 and Brady Linkel chipped in 5 points.  The 7th graders improve to 10-1 on the season.

Grade 8-South Ripley 36 Hauser 29
Just like the 7th grade game, the visiting Raiders built a comfortable lead going into half-time, only see the Jets rally in the second half. South Ripley weathered the storm to post a 36-29 victory. Dakota Day finished with 12 points (10 in first half) while Eric Vickers and Jon Adkins each scored 6 points. Kaleb Rinear led the team with 4 steals and Vickers pulled down 5 rebounds.  The 8th graders are now 8-3 this season.

Both teams are in action Thursday at home versus the Milan Indians, 6:00 tip.

Courtesy of Raiders Coach Jeff Greiwe.