Two conference foes match-up on MLK Day for some boys basketball hoops that saw a close first half, ending in a dominant second by the Riders

CAMDEN, Del. — The Caesar Rodney Riders claimed a decisive 51-37 victory over the Sussex Tech Ravens in a Henlopen Conference boys’ basketball game on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Early on, the Ravens held a slim lead, but Cadin Irizarry and Karon Bacon helped the Riders take control with quick scoring plays. By the end of the first quarter, Caesar Rodney was up 8-7.

In the second quarter, Karon Bacon hit a deep three-pointer, and Davian Stevenson added key points inside to extend the Riders’ lead. The Ravens kept it close with strong rebounding and free throws but couldn’t match Caesar Rodney’s offensive rhythm. Kaison Bacon and Karon Bacon showcased excellent chemistry, combining for several three-pointers and fast-break layups to widen the gap.