LAPEL, Ind. — Thankful. After Wapahani's 52-45 regional semifinal loss to Blackford, that's what the Raiders were, thankful.
Thankful, first off, to get the opportunity to play in a regional after it was taken away from them due to COVID-19 last year. Thankful for the 1,000 or so Raiders' fans, friends and family members, that came out to watch them play not only Saturday morning but throughout a season unlike any other. Thankful for getting the chance to win back-to-back sectional championships together, even if there were those who didn't think they could do it coming into this year.