Raiders Top Jets In Middle School Hoops

sr-raiders-jpgHauser at South Ripley-Tuesday, December 6

Grade 7-SR 41, Hauser 31
Nick Schwarte came alive for 16 big points to lead the host Raiders to a 41-31 victory over the Hauser Jets. The Raiders jumped out to an 24-11 first half lead, survived a third quarter rally from the Jets, and held on to snap a 5 game losing streak. Along with Schwarte’s 16 points, Zach Gentile chipped in 10 points along with several outstanding passes and ball hawking defense, Ryan Miller posted 6 points and a good game on the boards; Dalton Smith and Bryce Wrightsman scored 4 each; and Ben Miller hit a free throw.

Grade 8-SR 61, Hauser 43
The Raiders dominated the first quarter 26-4 in route to a 61-43 victory over the Hauser Jets. Lane Sparks scored 17 of his 27 points in the first half to go along with several steals in an outstanding team performance. Cody Samples scored 12 points and a boatload of steals while Bryce Franklin added 12 points and a team high 6 rebounds. Kaden Rinear contributed 4 points and 5 rebounds; Brady Linkel had 2 points and 4 boards; Jacob Jines hit a 2 point bucket; and Colby Bush hit a free throw and grabbed 4 rebounds.

The seventh graders improve to 4-8 while the eighth graders advance to 10-2. Both teams travel to Milan on Thursday for a 5:30 tip.

Courtesy of Raiders Coach Jeff Greiwe.