In their final tournament of the regular season, the Raiders put up one heck of an effort in Kaufman. After sweeping their two group games last Wednesday, Wylie East topped the host team before defeating Midlothian in the title game of the event.

It was an exceptional showing for Coach Kortney Smith and the Raiders to close out the calendar year, with Wylie East returning to district play this week. In the group stage, the guys opened their matchup with Athens playing suffocating defense that allowed just five points in the first quarter.

By Austin Smith • [email protected]

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