Lady Rebels to take on West Lincoln with trip to the Big House at stake
The Richton Lady Rebels are shown after their home playoff win over Shaw last Friday. The Richton girls will head to Raymond on Wednesday for a matchup with West Lincoln in the Elite 8.
Photo by Nichole McLain Photography
By RUSSELL TURNER | Dispatch Editor
The Richton Lady Rebels are one win away from a trip to the Mississippi Coliseum to compete in the MHSAA Class 1A State Tournament’s Final Four.
The Lady Rebels ran past Shaw 65-35 in a second round matchup at home last Friday and will take on West Lincoln in the Elite 8 on Wednesday in Raymond. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. at Raymond High School.
The win over Shaw was Coach Otto Crawford’s team’s 14th in a row and pushed their overall record to 28-1 on the season.
“We had a great defensive game all around,” Crawford said of his team’s win. “We only allowed 35 points to a good Shaw team.”
“We came out with the energy and maintained the momentum throughout the game. All of the girls played well together and it was a great game for us all as a team.”
Senior Rakhiya Moody’s double-double performance led the way for RHS. Moody finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds, and also added five steals, three assists and two blocked shots.
Senior Rakhiya Moody is shown driving hard to the basket for two of her team-high 24 points against Shaw.
Photo by Nichole McLain Photography
Senior Nylah Robins just missed a double-double of her own as she finished with 21 points, nine rebounds, four steals and four assists. Senior Dherria Barlow added 10 points, four rebounds, four steals and two assists in a strong all-around performance that rounded out the team leader board.
West Lincoln comes into the matchup with a stellar record of their own. The undefeated Region 7 Champions are currently 26-4 on the year. The Lady Bears reached the Elite 8 by defeating Stringer 60-15 in the first round and followed that up with a 44-21 win over McAdams last Friday.
The winner of Wednesday’s game will advance to take on the winner of the Ingomar – Biggersville matchup being played at Itawamba Community College on Wednesday. That Final 4 game would be played Monday at the Mississippi Coliseum with a projected 4:30 p.m. tip-off time.
Senior Dherria Barlow is shown putting up a left-handed layup for a basket in the Lady Rebels’ second round win over Shaw.
Photo by Nichole McLain Photography
GOING TO THE GAME?
Fans planning to travel to Raymond on Wednesday to support the Lady Rebels Tickets can purchase tickets through the GoFan App or pay at the gate. Tickets are $10 each – cash only.
The address to Raymond High School is 14050 Hwy. 18 W., Raymond, MS 39154. The gym is located at the rear of the school.
All fans attending the game will be subject to the Hinds County School District’s Clear Bag Policy which mandate all bags carried into the venue be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and no larger than 12″x6″x12″. One gallon clear plastic storage/freezer bags and small clutch bags that do not exceed 4.5″x6.5″ are also allowed. Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch, backpacks, briefcases, cinch bags, and fanny packs that are not clear or exceed the size restriction.
Senior Nylah Robbins had a solid all-around game in the win over Shaw. Robins, shown defending against a Shaw player in the game, finished with 21 points, nine rebounds, four steals and four assists.
Photo by Nichole McLain Photography
