(Huntingburg, IN) – South Ripley wrapped up play at the Southridge Holiday Tournament with a strong 2-1 showing, closing the weekend with an offensive surge against Forest Park after earlier games against Southridge and Bedford North Lawrence.
The Raiders opened tournament play with a narrow 50–48 win over host Southridge, pulling out the victory in a tight, back-and-forth contest that remained close throughout.
South Ripley’s only loss of the tournament came against Bedford North Lawrence, 56–48, as the Stars used a strong second half to pull away and hand the Raiders their lone setback of the holiday stretch.
In the tournament finale, South Ripley delivered its most complete offensive performance with a 71–64 win over Forest Park. After a slow start, the Raiders found their rhythm behind a balanced team effort. Dylan Jessee led the way with 20 points, while Eli Gilpin added 19 and Drew Volz chipped in 15, as three Raiders scored in double figures.
South Ripley now turns its attention to conference play, returning to action Wednesday night against Milan in the Ripley County Tournament. You’ll hear every game of that tournament on 103.9 FM and The WRBI App.