The Raiders finish the regular season 18-12 with a 7-5 record in Region XVI, giving them the second seed in the upcoming tournament. Three Rivers will once again try to beat Mineral Area, who they have gone 0-3 against this season, in the region semifinals this Friday.

Three Rivers trailed 41-23 at halftime, and although the Raiders outscored the Cardinals 40-34 in the second half, it wasn't enough to overcome the first-half deficit.

Robert "Deuce" Alexander led the Raiders in scoring with 18 points, joined by Meechie White with 15 points and Matt Hampton with 14.

Three Rivers will try to make the fourth time a charm against Mineral Area this Friday, in the Region XVI semifinal at Jefferson College in Hillsboro.

Mark J. Sanders - Daily American Republic