Racers Ranked #3 in Division as Playoffs Approach
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Racers of the American Basketball Association (ABA) held on to their third-place ranking in the East Conference White Division after beating the Herkimer Originals last weekend, 130 to 115. The Racers have a little less than a month before the end of the regular season. Single-elimination playoff games will begin in March.
Against Herkimer, Saratoga’s Tobias Holmes netted an eye-popping 42 points, draining 6 three-pointers and dishing out 7 assists. RJ Rosa added 27 points, John Ryals contributed 21, and both Isiah Grandison (16 points, 15 rebounds) and Shaheem Sanders (14 points, 16 boards) had double-doubles in the contest.
The Racers managed to win in convincing fashion despite losing a few regulars. TJ Jenkins was sidelined with an injury, while Joey Harden and Todd Spotswood both missed time due to deaths in their families.
The Racers are currently ranked #23 in the country and have an 11-5 record on the season. Their next game will be this Saturday against the 518 Ballers in Albany.