The Lawrence-Nelson High School boys basketball team hopes for a deep post-season run were dashed by the Sandy Creek Cougars in the opening round of sub-district D-1 6 play last Tuesday at Kenesaw. The Cougars eliminated the Raiders with their 49-37 win.

The Raiders led 22-20 at the half and seemed positioned to grind out a win. The teams were tied at 32 when the final quarter got underway. The Raiders offense failed them as Sandy Creek poured through 17 points while limiting the Lawrence-Nelson offense to five point. The Raiders ended the season with an 11-11 record.

Krayton Kucera led t...