Raiders Finish Strong Against Warriors

Central Community College closed out regulation with a 19-8 run to take a 100-89 win at Little Priest Tribal College. The victory is the second straight for the Raiders, who are now 14-9 on the season.

CCC gave a strong performance in the first half and led 49-36 at intermission. One minute into the second half, CCC's Jerome Dixon was hit in the head and had to leave the game because of bleeding. While he was out, LPTC was able to tie the game at 56 and eventually took the lead. The Warriors logged their biggest lead at 71-65 before the Raiders were able to tie the game at 81 apiece. CCC then rattled off the aforementioned 19-8 run for the win.

"We struggled shooting the ball and lost our rhythm without Jerome in the game," said CCC head coach Jerry Drymon. "When Jerome returned, he did a nice job penetrating the last four minutes of the game and that was the difference."

Two CCC players recorded double-doubles in the win. Starter Luke Cadzow scored a team-high 22 points and took down 11 rebounds, while reserve Deon Tabb scored 13 points and hauled in 10 boards. Three other Raiders scored in double figures. Logan Fleming finished with 19 points, Marco Fabietti addded 16 points and Bennett Nelson chipped in 10 points.

The Warriors sported three players in double figures. AJ Walker poured in a game-high 35 points, while Xavier Parkman scored 22 points. Dillion Bearskin tallied 14 points.

CCC will remain on the road for its next contest, a Monday night meeting at York JV. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. at the Freeman Center.