(Burbank, IL) January 23, 2011 - The Rams lost two close contests to Oak Lawn High School Friday in front of a packed house celebrating Paint the Gym Purple Night.
In the opening game, the girls' varsity (3-17; 1-9) played a great game, but lost to the Spartans in over-time 51-42. Senior forward Amanda Raschke led all scorers with 21 points.
In the second game of the double-header, the boys were upset by Oak Lawn 45-40. The loss takes the Rams to 4-4 in conference play and 12-5 over-all. To read the SouthtownStar article on the game, click here.
Despite the outcome of the basketball games, the night was a success in terms of raising money and awareness toward the fight against cancer. Hundreds of Reavis fans at the game purchased purple shirts and the proceeds of the sales will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
Many staff and faculty members attended the game as well, as Superintendent Dr. Dan Riordan hosted Staff Family Night. Families were treated to pizza and ice cream during the basketball games.
To view pictures of the night, click here.