Raiders rule vs. No. 2 Alma

Medicine Valley senior Joseph Chancellor soars around Alma’s David Ehrke (35) to try for two more of his 20 points in the Raiders’ 69-56 subdistrict playof win Tuesday night at Cambridge.

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CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — The Medicine Valley Raiders started fast and stayed strong throughout a 69-56 win over Alma in D1-11 subdistrict play Tuesday evening.

Senior Joseph Chancellor’s 20 points helped the Raiders (12-8 record) built a 17-9 lead after just one quarter.

Teammate Justin Bailey delivered nine of his 13 points in the second period to keep Med Valley’s margin at 31-20 going into intermission.

Although 12-11 Alma junior Jackson McKenzie would light up the hoops for 35 points, Med Valley maintained control with Chase Newcomb (12 points) and Ryan Klintworth (10) contributing to a balanced attack.

Medicine Valley earned the subdistrict title shot against No. 1 Arapahoe Thursday night at Cambridge High School.

Opening tip is set for 7 p.m.