Maryland High School Basketball - Atholton holds off River Hill
February 2, 2024: Clarksville, MD 21029 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Atholton Raiders (Columbia, MD) and the host River Hill Hawks (Clarksville, MD), saw Atholton's basketball squad hold off River Hill by a tally of 75-70.
With the victory, Atholton improves its record to 12-5 on the campaign. The Raiders host Howard (Ellicott City, MD) to confront the Lions in a Howard County challenge on Wednesday, February 7. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 10-6.
Next up, the Hawks confront the Howard Lions (Ellicott City, MD) in a Howard County challenge, on Monday, February 5. River Hill will attempt to improve on its 15-2 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 10-6 record after their 74-67 league loss to Long Reach (Columbia, MD).
Game Summary
A really well played basketball game. The Raiders shot 70 percent in the first half and pulled out to a 40-32 halftime lead.
River Hill countered with 29 points in the 3rd quarter to pull ahead by one point after three. The Raider's then Hit some key shots down the stretch to gain the victory. Amir Shaheed hit two key three pointers in the 4th quarter to put the Raiders up and scored 8 of his 11 points then
