Weekend Raider Update: Jan. 19, 2021
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Weekend Raider Update: Jan. 19, 2021
Weekend Raider Update: Jan. 19, 2021
Weekend Raider Update: Jan. 19, 2021
Andrew Mouzin
Weekend Raider Update: Jan. 19, 2021
Weekend Raider Update: Jan. 19, 2021

The girls swimming and diving team placed second in Raytown last week. The varsity boys basketball team made it to the championship game of the Pleasant Hill tournament, and the varsity girls team secured fifth place in the girls bracket. Here is your Weekend Raider Update for Jan. 19, 2021.

Girls Swimming and Diving
The girls swimming and diving team captured second place at its first meet of the year in Raytown last Wednesday, Jan. 13. The team garnered 402.50 points in the competition. They will next compete tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Henley Aquatics Center in Independence.

Boys Basketball
The varsity boys basketball team made it all the way to the Pleasant Hill tournament championship game. The team defeated Butler in its first game, 59-45, last Tuesday, Jan. 12, and then defeated Central Academy of Excellence in the semifinals, 56-41, on Thursday, Jan. 14. The championship game against Summit Christian Academy was suspended. The team returns to action Tuesday, Jan. 26, against Southeast High School at IL Fieldhouse.

Girls Basketball
The varsity girls basketball team secured fifth place at the Pleasant Hill Tournament last week. The team lost its first game to Grain Valley, 71-44, in its opener last Monday, Jan. 11. The squad proceeded to win its next two, with a thrilling overtime victory over Odessa, 56-53, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, and a big victory over host Pleasant Hill, 53-42, on Thursday, Jan. 14. The team plays Lincoln College Preparatory Academy tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 19, in Phillips Gym.