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The Rice Consolidated Raiders basketball team had a great season that saw them post a 19-13 overall record and a 7-7 district record.
This team made the playoffs and lost in the Bi-District round to Poth, but despite this they still earned some All-District Honors.
Six players from the Raiders team this season were named as part of the All-District team starting with an individual award. Jeremiah Grounds was named the Sixth Man of the Year this season.
Grounds was a great option off the bench for the Raiders this season because he was very productive. Whenever he touched the floor, he impacted the game either offensively or defensively and played a big role in the Raiders’ success this season.
The First All-District team saw three Raiders named, and they were Jireh Cobia, AJ Jenkins and Kordae Johnson. These three were a big part of the Raiders’ offense this season and were relied on heavily for their scoring touch.
Cobia and Johnson were a dynamic duo at the guard position as they moved the ball well and made a lot of plays. But they also knew how to drive to the basket and score easy lay-ups.
As for Jenkins, his paint presence is what sets him apart from the rest. He secured countless rebounds and second chance opportunities for the Raiders this season, and that helped him earn a spot on the First All-District team.
The Second All-District team saw two Raiders named, and they were Avan Woolridge and DJ Amos. These two were also relied on for scoring, but they made a big impact on defense, using their size, speed and smarts to thwart any scoring opportunity the opposition thought they had.
Woolridge also made a big impact on the rebounding category for the Raiders as his length in the paint led to many scoring chances for the Raiders this season.
The Raiders basketball season is officially over and now look ahead to next season where they hope to push even deeper into the playoffs.
