CHARLOTTE — Twenty-five points from sophomore guard Amer Morrison paced the Richmond junior varsity boys’ basketball team on Tuesday.
Despite the effort from the returning starter, the JV Raiders lost 52-45 on the road at Myers Park.
Adding 11 points was freshman Chance Crowder, who along with Morrison, attempted to switch the momentum late in the game.
Also getting on the board for Richmond were Elijah Peterkin (5 points), BJ Hinson (2 points) and Eric Lagrand (2 points).
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A full recap of the game can be found here.
The JV Raiders (0-1) and first-year head coach Travis Byers will play again on Dec. 5 against Pinecrest High School.
Below are photos from the JV Raiders’ season opener at Myers Park taken by sports editor Kyle Pillar.
The JV Raiders force a turnover in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s game. (Kyle Pillar, sports editor)
