Raider boys take top district spot in basketball

The Rice Raiders blew out the Yoakum Bulldogs 76-49 on Friday, Jan. 24, to move into first place in the district.

The win put the Raiders at the top of the district standings with an 8-1 record through nine games, while the Bulldogs remain in second place with a 7-2 record.

Junior Robert Bennett was the top scorer with 22 points in this game. Other scorers included: Jon Woods, Deveron Bennett, Dneriyan Fuller, Dyren Johnson, Arrington “AJ” Jenkins, and Paul Valles.