RAIDERS FALL JUST SHORT IN PYMATUNING VALLEY

PYMATUNING OH- South Range a their season come to an end Wednesday night as they fell to Pymatuning Valley 41-40 in the district semifinals.

The Raiders came out strong leading after one quarter 13-8. The Raiders were slicing up the Lakers defense with mid range jumpers from the high post. The game would get closer as it ventured towards halftime. The Raiders took a narrow 22-21 lead into the locker room.

The third quarter is where the Lakers put some space between them and the Raiders. They outscored South Range 15-8 to lead 36-30 after three quarters of play. The Raiders never stopped fighting however in the final frame, although they never led the Raiders cut the lead to one with several chances to take the lead in the final moments of the game. The shots just would not fall for South Range, and they fell 41-40.

Brandon Mikos led the Raiders offense with 14 points. He hit 2 threes. Mike Patrone finished in double figures as well with 10.

Pymatuning Valley advances to the district championship game Friday night at 7:00. They will travel to Springfield to take on the Tigers.