Friday, January 13, 2012
Raiders Outgunned by Spartans 75-67
In an offensive shootout – that also had solid defense - the Raiders fell to the North Springs Spartans 75–67 on the road. In his first game in a Raider uniform, Junior post-man Jonathan Goodson was a force on both ends of the floor and lead the scoring with 24 points. Unfortunately, his contributions were not enough as the Spartans jumped out to an 11 point first quarter lead, and then played the Raiders even for the next three quarters. The Raiders fought hard throughout all four quarters, and often closed the gap to six points. But, every time it seemed Riverwood was poised to catch the Spartans, North Springs had an answer – whether an easy score in transition, a long range bomb, or a tough put-back on the offensive boards.
After a sluggish start, Riverwood picked up the intensity on defense and began finding the open man on offense, which turned out in many instances to be Goodson. The Raiders began to slowly fight back into the game when they settled down with a three guard offense: Seniors Jamahl Davis and Anthony Johnson and Sophomore Trey Houston. Coupled with Goodson and a rotation of Senior Barak Hayut and Sophomore Royce Jones, the offense found a rhythm. This line-up matched North Spring’s quickness and tough man-to-man defense. Riverwood pulled within six (34–28) with 2:55 left in the first half. North Springs, however, would not let the Raiders close the gap any further, as both teams continued to trade baskets. The teams headed into the half with the Spartans in the lead 42–38.
Although the defense tightened up in the second half behind the inside presence of Senior Adam Birnbrey and the tough man defense provided by Senior Eric Vaz, North Springs worked the lead back to ten points (57–47). Gutsy offensive shooting by Jones and constant drives to the basket by Davis prevented the Spartans from running away with the game. Hayut hit two big shots from beyond the arc, Goodson added a third, and the Raiders were back within six with 4:52 remaining to play. Goodson hit a free throw, and Riverwood appeared ready for a final run at the lead, but North Springs simply would not wilt. The Raiders, however, would not fade, and continued to battle: Houston and Goodson nailed clutch threes, but North Springs always answered. And the clock finally ran out with the Spartans taking the match 75–67. The Raider lineup looks forward to the return of Junior Connor McDaniel, who missed Friday's action due to a tonsil infection. Raider scoring leaders: Junior Jonathan Goodson – 24; Senior Jamahl Davis - 20; and Senior Barak Hayut - 8.
About Me
- JAMAHL DAVIS RIVERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
- I am a Senior in High School, orginally from Los Angeles CA, currently residing in Atlanta GA. I am a Varsity Point Guard at Riverwood International Charter School. My overall goal is to earn a scholarship at a college, where I can further my education earning a college degree, and playing basketball at a competitive level. I try to volunteer as often as I can, I am committed to giving back to the community and others in need. I believe in hard work and dedication and I am always looking for growth in things that I take value in. One of my favorite quotes that I stand by: "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." — Martin Luther King Jr.
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