The (21-8) Raiders take on the (21-9) Wildcats. Game tips off at NKU's Truist Arena this evening at 8:00pm.

 

Raiders 57 Wildcats 51

Newport keeps it closer than 15 this time but I think but Ryle wins this one. 

Broz layup for the Raiders.

Ryle up 19-16, 2:10 Q2

● Halftime ~

Ryle 22

Newport 19

Nsuti layup.

Ryle up 26-19, 7:13 Q4

Timeout Newport. 

Ryle 35 Newport 27

1:13 Q3

Newport looks lost. The Raiders are not exactly sharp, but at least they’re playing hard. Newport’s effort just seems different to me.

● End of 3rd ~

Ryle 37 Newport 29

Wildcats are playing a little harder. They don’t have enough people who can score. #22 for them is pretty good.
 

Ryle leads 45-36.

5:06 Q4

Ryle dominant on the boards. Newport missing a lot of gimmies tonight.

50-43 Ryle

1:43 Q4

Timeout, Ryle ball.

Both teams in the double bonus. 

● Final ~

Ryle 56 Newport 46

N 8, 11, 10, 17 • 46

R 9, 13, 15, 19 • 56

Raiders (22-8, R9 13-3, KY #34) Will meet Lloyd in Sunday's 8:00 semifinal. Ryle extends their school record for wins in a season.

Wildcats (21-10, R9 14-5, KY #59) The Kentucky All 'A' Classic runner-up closes out another fine season.

Cooper was the regional champion last year.   Newport won 2 in a row in 2023 and 2024.