Almost a season ago, the Somerset Berkley boys basketball team walked away from their Final Four game against No. 1 Malden Catholic with a bitter taste.

 

The Raiders nearly pulled off the biggest upset in the state last winter, falling to the powerhouse Lancers by two points. Throughout the summer months, most members of this year's team were seen practicing non-stop under the sultry sunlight.

 

At the start of the winter campaign, the veteran, confident SBR team vowed all season they were going to make another run for a state championship.

Now they're back once again in 2025 and ready to make noise.

 

The No. 6 Raiders take their game on the road Friday to play No. 3 Pope Francis Prep in the Division 2 Elite 8 contest in West Springfield.

 

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