Raptors Slay The Dragons

Howard Community College

1-5, 0-2

Montgomery College (MD)

8-3, 2-1

Final

Howard Community College 1-5, 0-2

Montgomery College (MD) 8-3, 2-1

Game Leaders

Howard Community College

Pts: Hannah Chambers - 13

Reb: 2 Players (#13, #21) - 8

Ast: 4 Players (#1, #3, #13, #21) - 2

Montgomery College (MD)

Pts: Kennedy Clifton - 24

Reb: Yaheera Williams - 13

Ast: Yaheera Williams - 6

Team Stats

Howard Community College

Montgomery College (MD)

Field Goals

(22-64)

(26-63)

Field Goal %

34.4%

41.3%

Rebounds

Assists

Turnovers

Pts off Turnovers

2nd Chance Pts

Pts in the Paint

Fastbreak Pts

Bench Pts

Full stats

December 14, 2024

On Saturday, December 14th, the Montgomery College Raptors hosted the Howard Community College in a Region 20 matchup. The Raptors won 65-53, improving their record to 8-3 on the season.

The Raptors once again came into this game shorthanded, with multiple players either out with injury or under the weather. They found themselves down 14-12 to end the first quarter, turning the ball over 6 times. The second quarter was a different story, with the Raptors outscoring the Dragons 21-9. The Raptors repeatedly burned the Dragons with high-low actions against their 2-3 zone. Kennedy Clifton scored 16 points this quarter on wide open layups, with Litzy Lujan-Gonzales and Yaheera Williams combining for 7 assists.

While the Dragons were able to adjust after halftime, different Raptors found their groove. Daniella McGuthrie scored 5 points and grabbed 2 rebounds in the third quarter and did a great job directing her teammates on defense. Yaheera Williams grabbed 4 offensive rebounds in the third, keeping important possessions alive. In the fourth quarter, Litzy Lujan-Gonzales came alive and sealed the game. She scored 10 of her 19 points in the fourth, including a miraculous and-one three pointer to push the lead to 20. This win moves the Raptors to 2-1 in Region 20 play.

Stats to note:

Kennedy Clifton dominated, scoring 24 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.
Litzy Lujan-Gonzales and Italia Jackman both had 5 assists.
Yaheera Williams stuffed the stat sheets, with 5 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block.

Up next:

The Raptors host their annual Holiday Tournament on December 21st and 22nd. The Raptors will play Middlesex College on December 21st at 5:00 PM, and Wake Tech Community College on December 22nd at 3:00 PM.