Both the RCC men’s and women’s basketball teams once again completed successful seasons. The Lady Hawks traveled to Suffolk Community College and fell to the Sharks, 56-42, in a Region XV Tournament Semi-Final on Saturday March 1. Under Coach Rich Jacobson, RCC finished with an 18-11 record and appeared in their third straight Region XV Tournament. Captain Erika Richards was named to the All-Region and All-Mid Hudson Conference First Team. Richards finished her two-year career with 953 points after scoring 14 in the season finale. Newcomer Allison Haugh was named to the All-Mid Hudson Conference First Team.
The men’s team finished with an 18-12 record after falling to host Suffolk, 66-52, in the Region XV Quarterfinals. Jason Quijada led the Hawks with 19 points and five assists. The Spring Valley High graduate finished his two-year career with 1,265 career points, and was the third 1,000 point scorer in Coach Bill Kurisko‘s nine year career. Quijada joined North Rockland’s Kahreign Joseph on the All-Mid Hudson Conference First Team. Former Ramapo High standout, David Haye was selected to the All-Mid Hudson Conference Second Team. Quijada was also named to the All-Region XV First Team, while Joseph was named Honorable Mention.
– Kevin Hanlon
