The Eleanor Roosevelt Raiders varsity Boys’ Basketball hardly defeated the Wise Pumas, with a score of 47-48, here at Roosevelt on Monday January 12, 2015.
The Raiders were able to keep a comfortable lead throughout the first three quarters of the game, but the Pumas made a tough comeback going into the fourth quarter. The lead was going back and forth, only leaving the crowd on their feet. Pumas were up 47-45 with 4.5 seconds left in the game leaving the Raiders anxious, as so it seemed. #3 Sophomore Guard, Naji Marshall, won the game for the Raiders with a three pointer buzzer beater, making the crowd go wild, and creating a memorable ending to an intense game. The Raiders take on Charles H. Flowers High School Jaguars Tuesday January 13, 2015 here at Roosevelt. The Raiders seem to be on the road to state finals.