The Roosevelt High School boys basketball team tipped off their season this past week, playing three games, the first one on December 1 against Eagle Ridge Academy. The Rough Riders got right to work on the offensive end, tallying a week-high of 72 points, defeating the Academy Warriors 72-62.
The Riders were led by senior Jack Cook, scoring 21 points on five of 10 from the field, two of three from threepoint range and nine of 10 from the free throw line. Also, senior big man Brody Burke put in 18 points of his own, going a perfect eight for eight from the free throw line. Burke also had 10 rebounds, putting together a double-double to start the season. Senior Brooks Reckard also put up a double-double himself, scoring nine points and dishing out eight assists.
