by BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post
RILEY COUNTY - On Tuesday evening, students, staff and community members descended on Riley county High School for a pep rally send off for the Girls Basketball team as they head to Hutchinson for the State Basketball tournament Wednesday.
The Falcons won the Sub-State Championship on Saturday, punching their ticket to KSHSAA 3A State Basketball for the first time in 6 years.
Former Riley County High School Head Coach Harold Oliver addressed the crowd, talking about the history of taking teams to the state tourney.
Harold Oliver is currently the principal for Riley County High School and spoke to the team about the three "W's": 'Where you start'; 'Where you're at'; and 'Where you're going.'
Senior and Team Captain, CJ Rignell, thanked the students and fans for their continued support throughout the season and asked for fans to follow them to Hutchinson and support them on their State Tourney journey.
To give the team a proper send-off a free throw contest was organized with a team of special guests competing against the girls basketball team.
Fathers of the girls basketball players and managers dressed up in old basketball uniforms and joined their daughters on the court for the free throw contest.
Falcons tip off at 2:00 pm at HCC-Hutchinson Sports Arena against Phillipsburg.