Ryle Raiders Basketball 2009-10
2009-10 District Champions
Season Ends with Loss to Newport
Ryle's poor outside shooting in the second half couldn't keep them in the game as Newport defeated the Raiders 62-46 at the Bank of Kentucky Center on Wednesday night.
Newport packed their zone in after the Raiders successfully scored a majority of their points in the paint, making it difficult to get the ball inside and letting the Raiders rely on outside shooting. Ryle was 1-13 from three point range. Bobby Stauffer was still able to score though as he led the team with 20 points.
Ryle Wins 33rd District; Will Face Newport in Regional Tournament
The Raiders, led by MVP Mitch McLeish's 27 points, won the 33rd District Tournament with a 44-27 victory over Conner and 66-51 victory over Boone County. Clay Coleman and Bobby Stauffer, along with McLeish, were named to the all-tournament team.
This is only the second time in school history that the men's basketball team has won the 33rd District. In 2002, the Raiders won the 33rd District and 9th Region Tournaments, but lost in the first round of State.
With the win, the Raiders will play Newport High School, who lost in their district championship to Newport Central Catholic. The game will take place Wednesday night at 6:00 at the Bank of Kentucky Center at Northern Kentucky University.
For the complete 9th Region Tournament bracket, click here.
One week in January made a difference
Cincinnati Enquirer Article by Richard Skinner
Raiders Finish Regular Season Strong; Will Face Conner In District
The Ryle Raiders finished the regular season by winning their last 8 of 11 games and now move to the District Tournament which will be hosted at Ryle. The Raiders will play Conner at 8. Boone County will play the winner of Heritage/Cooper at 6. The championship game will take place at Conner on Friday night.
Raiders Take Down #1 Bulldogs
The Raiders, being led by Bobby Stauffer with 16 points and Lee Pinkston with 15, defeated the Holmes Bulldogs on the road 51-46. Elijah Pittman led the Bulldogs with 18 points, while Ricardo Johnson had 10.
Ryle will come back home on Friday for a triple header against Simon Kenton.