Raiders Win First Conference Game of the Year
Damian Wilson, Guard, dribbles past an Allan Hancock defender near the end of the the final half. Photo credit: James Schaap
January 21, 2017
After an agonizingly close defeat in their first Conference game of the year to Oxnard last Saturday, the Raiders defeated Allan Hancock College in an enthralling 101-88 game on Wednesday night, Jan. 18.
It was Forward, Elijah Holts, who claimed the first point with an early free throw, three minutes into the first half. After Holts’ free throw, the game quickly gained momentum, with the Raiders leading 47-38 at halftime.
The win will be an especially meaningful one for Moorpark’s skillful Guard, Damian Wilson, who spent the first half out with a high-ankle sprain injury, before coming on in the second half. Wilson made an immediate impact, making an impressive seven assists, the most of any other player on Moorpark’s roster.
Individual efforts aside, this win will be an important step forward for the Raiders, as they visit Ventura College this Saturday, Jan. 21 at 5:00 p.m. in the hopes of creating momentum for the rest of the season.
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Damian Wilson, Guard, jump shots after dribbling past two Allan Hancock defenders towards the end of the final half. Photo Credit: James Schaap
Larry Williams, Guard, eyes an opening in Allan Hancock’s defense at the start of the first half. Photo Credit: James Schaap
Khiry Williams, Guard, lines up a pass as two Allan Hancock defenders attempt to block him. Photo Credit: James Schaap
Jake Todey, Forward, eyes an opening in Allan Hancock’s defense before lining up an assist for Damian Wilson, Guard. Photo credit: James Schaap
Larry Williams, Guard, rushes to retrieve the ball from an Allan Hancock defender as the away team attempts a comeback. Photo Credit: James Schaap
Khiry Williams, Guard, attempts to dribble past an Allan Hancock defender near the end of the first half. Photo Credit: James Schaap
Damian Wilson, Guard, dribbles past an Allan Hancock defender near the end of the the final half. Photo Credit: James Schaap
Jake Todey, Forward, drives past an Allan Hancock defender near the end of the final half. Photo Credit: James Schaap
Elijah Holts, Forward, hands the ball to the referee as the final half comes to an end, signifying the Raiders’ first win of the season. Photo Credit: James Schaap
