“I consider myself an extremely blessed and grateful man for having the opportunity to coach such great players, work with such unbelievable assistant coaches, administration and parents,” Elchert said. The loss also meant the final game for Elchert, who coached the Tigers for 23 years, including the past 18, and took the Tigers to final fours in 20. The brotherhood of our former players is off the charts.” “That’s one thing that’s made our program so strong. Esser, who graduated in 2019 and stayed involved in the program, coming to open gyms, practices and games, died unexpectedly on a golf course in August. They too had been playing to honor the memory of someone. And the rest is history.”įor Jackson Center, the loss was more than the usual heartbreak of a season ending. So I was thankful for it and just relaxed. “Coach talked to us at the beginning of the year and said just be thankful to be in this position, thankful to have this opportunity. “A bunch of nerves,” said Francis, who missed the front end of a one-and-one but got a second chance because of a lane violation.
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Felix Francis’ free throw with 18 seconds left was Russia’s only point in the fourth. But the Tigers, long revered for their defense under head coach Scott Elchert, inched back in the fourth quarter on a night when they shot 21.6%. They led 20-10 at halftime, and 26-18 after three quarters.
To get there, the Raiders started fast Friday, using a 15-0 run to lead 15-4.
Friday state semifinal at UD Arena against defending champion Richmond Heights (27-0). The Raiders (24-3) are headed to state for the second time and get to practice this week for their next game - an 8:30 p.m.
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