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Raiders B-Ball Upsets Cougars
by Marlo Villanueva

Last week the SOH Men's Varsity Basketball team did an outstanding performance against the San Ysidro Cougars and the Olympian Eagles. This was an important week for the Raiders because it led them to climb up to first place, tied with the Olympian Eagles. It was also two great wins against the leading teams of the South Bay League.


The Raiders gave the San Ysidro Cougars a challenge for the banner as they were neck and neck the entire game. The one advantage the Raiders played was the 6'2 Junior, Lamar Weston as he has a height advantage over the defender by 4 inches. He took over the paint on fastbreaks as Maris Boldridge passes him the ball from the half court line


In the last 35 seconds of the game, Captain Jay Santos shoots a 3 to break the tie and take the lead by 3. The Raider defense closed the game with outstanding pressure from Alex Villegas. The Raiders took the ball back as Aspher Morris and Alex Villegas got fouled and shot from the free throw line to close the game. The final score was 59-54.


Congratulations to the Raiders for their victory. They are on the run for the banner so come out to support your Men's Varsity Basketball team when thy play on Wednesday and Friday nights !