The Raider men advanced to the championship of the MCAC/Region 13 basketball tournament with a 65-51 win over Anoka-Ramsey today. The Raiders led 34-20 at the half and never relinquished the lead from the early moments. Ronnie Kornbaum had a stellar game, making several driving lay-ups as well as some fine outside shots and free throws. Cody Hofmann saw lots of action off the bench, and Michael Farrington was again the field general down the stretch. Great defense and quickness prevailed against the taller, slower Rams. This was the second win in three tries over the Rams, who won the last meeting between the teams, 67-65, in Brainerd. M State (Fergus Falls) upset Rochester, 71-69, in the other semi-final today. The championship game vs. M State starts at 2 p.m. Sunday at A-R, Coon Rapids. The champion advances to the NJCAA tournament in New York March 15-17.
Go Raiders!
