ROCKINGHAM — Senior guard Keionna Love has been named the Official Richmond County Female Athlete of the Week presented by Moss Brothers Tires & Service.
Back on the hardwood for the Lady Raiders for her senior year, Love returns to Richmond after playing her junior season at the O’Neal School. This is her first career selection, and Love is coming off two double-digit scoring performances in two games last week, the latter of which saw her net a season-high 20 points.
Athletic Profile
Age: 18
Birthday: Oct. 20, 2001
Year: Senior
Winter Sport: Basketball
Position: Guard
Years on Varsity: 2 Years
Height & Weight: 5-9, 124 pounds
Experience: 14 years
“RUNNING THE POINT” WITH KEIONNA LOVE
One of two primary point guards used to run the floor by head coach Teddy Moseley, Love has fit in nicely in her return to the Lady Raiders. Through six games this season, she’s averaging 12.3 points per game, which is second on the team behind junior point guard Jayla McDougald.
Love is a two-way player who has the ability to score from the perimeter while also being strong to the basket. On defense, she’s been a big part of Richmond’s successful press and has emerged as a leader on the floor.
The Lady Raiders split their games last week, first defeating non-conference Cheraw High School 63-12 on Tuesday. In that game, Love tallied a team-high 12 points. She scored six points in the first quarter, part of a 33-point scoring blast by Richmond.
Three nights later, the Lady Raiders returned to Sandhills Athletic Conference play against Pinecrest High School. Richmond would go back and forth with the Lady Patriots before finally dropping a 61-53 decision. Despite the team not winning, Love was a crucial part to the Lady Raiders’ scoring, putting up 20 points in the loss.
In the first half, Love scored nine points and added 11 more in the second half. Her shot was tuned in from the three-point line, as she splashed home a team-high five triples against the Lady Patriots.
Richmond is now 4-2 on the season, but 0-2 against SAC opponents. Love and the Lady Raiders will finish the series finale with Cheraw on the road Tuesday. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m.
Raider Video Chats: Keionna Love, Official Richmond County Female Athlete of the Week
In her video, Love discusses her 20-point game against Pinecrest, what she thinks her playing style is, highlights some of the perks of this year’s team and talks about the Lady Raiders hoping to get back on track over the holiday break.
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