Raiders dominate VISAA Division II

Captain Isaac Harris runs for a touchdown.

Raiders 42, Blue Ridge 6

Playing a state championship game at home for the first time, the Raiders left no doubt about being the best team in the state among small schools this fall. The boys won each game by a rounded average score of 38-6. Former high school (VES) and college quarterback Stephen Alexander devised a devastating passing game that averaged almost 240 yards per game. Isaac Harris averaged 130 yards rushing each game, which helped prevent teams from focusing on receivers like Zae Baines (right: catching a pass against Christchurch from Gabe Zappia ‘21 that became a touchdown). Former NFL defender and Defensive Coordinator Shannon Taylor coached the defense, centered on Aden Britton, to stop opposing offenses with brutal efficiency.

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Top Raiders by the numbers:
Four seniors will play football in college

#1 Zae Baines, '20 (11 games): will play football at Temple University
Total yards: 1133
Receiving yards: 842
Touchdowns: 14
35 tackles, 22 solo, 2 for loss,
5 Interceptions.
#3 James Jackson, '21 (12 games): recruited by multiple Div. I programs for football
Receiving yards: 575
Touchdowns: 11
77 tackles, 51 solo, 8 for loss
#13 Amareon King, '20 (12 games): will attend Old Dominion University
69 tackles, 46 solo, 6 for loss,
2 Interceptions.
Touchdowns: 2
#22 Captain Isaac Harris (11 games): will play lacrosse at Hampton University
Total yards: 1789
Rushing yards: 1433
Touchdowns: 27
#52 Jaedyn Young (12 games): will play football at Guilford College
63 tackles, 43 solo, 13 for loss
#54 Captain Aden Britton (12 games): will play football at Coastal Carolina
143 tackles, 82 solo, 6 for loss
#56 Solomon Crockett-Eans (12 games): will play football at Catawba College
Touched the ball on every offensive play of the season.
31 tackles, 20 solo, 4 for loss
Touchdowns: 1