Rayah Hitt (23). JTV Sports File Photo.
David Rice | JTV Sports
February 5th, 2025
(2-5-2025, 12:00PM): Three Jackson-area athletes have been making waves this week, shattering basketball records and announcing collegiate football commitments.
Junior Rayah Hitt made the 1,000 career points mark for Western on Tuesday night, scoring 23 points in a 55-33 win over Williamston. Hitt becomes the fourth player in Western girls basketball history to achieve the 1K points mark.
Photo courtesy: Western Girls Basketball/Facebook
On Monday, Senior Luke Soper of Hanover-Horton became HH’s all-time leading scorer in a loss to Michigan Center. Soper also scored a massive 45 points including the game-winner to help the Comets defeat D4 state-ranked Lenawee Christian 56-54.
Luke Soper (5). Photo by Karson Durocher, JTV Sports.
Senior Coby Tripp, a long snapper for Western football, committed this week to Ball State University, a Division 1 MAC school. Tripp was a member of the Panthers program that won several district titles and appeared in regional finals over the last four years under Coach Nick Rulewicz.
Senior volleyball star Iyla Weeks from Concord committed this week to Spring Arbor University to continue her athletic career at the next level. Weeks was named the 2024 Big 8 Conference Volleyball MVP and helped the Yellowjackets win a regional volleyball title this past season.
Iyla Weeks. JTV Sports File Photo.
Congratulations from JTV to all local athletes on their success this school year and to those continuing athletics at the collegiate level.
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