Raiders win big, twice

Last week the Raiders absolutely demolished their two opponents on the basketball court, defeating both Liberty Bell, and Waterville-Mansfield.

In Liberty Bell Jan. 3, the Raiders took down the Mountain Lions 75-20.

Hosting the Waterville-Mansfield Shockers on Jan. 5, the Raiders won 72-18.

Raiders Trevor McCraigie and Soarin' Marchand sunk two three-pointers apiece in the first quarter to take LR to a commanding 22-4 lead by the end of the first quarter against Waterville.

The Raiders finished the half leading 48-10.

The game continued that way until the end, with the Raiders winning by 54 points.

The Raiders are ranked third in the Central Washington 2B league standings with a 6-6 league win-loss record, 7-3 overall.

Brewster leads the league (7-1, 9-3) followed by Oroville (7-1, 8-3).

The Raiders were scheduled to play in Manson yesterday. Results of that game will be reported in next week's Star.

They play the Bridgeport Mustangs at home in Coulee Dam on Friday, Jan. 11, at 7:30 p.m.

On Tuesday, Jan. 15, LR hosts the Soap Lake Eagles, also at 7:30 p.m.