ROCKINGHAM — Advancing to the second round of the NCHSAA 7A state playoffs, the Lady Raider basketball team earned a big win Tuesday.
Opening the postseason at home, No. 16 Richmond defeated No. 17 Ballantyne Ridge 67-48.
Using a 15-1 run to start the fourth quarter, the Lady Raiders distanced themselves for good. That broke open the game from what was a six-point lead at the start of the final stanza.
Three players scored double digits for Richmond, led by Jasiah Gilchrist’s game-high 27 points. Junior Madisen Jackson netted 20 points and senior J’Nasia Neal scored 11 points.
For a full recap of Tuesday’s playoff win, click here.
The No. 16 Lady Raiders (12-11) will try to upset No. 1 Lake Norman High School (21-1) Thursday in the second round.
