Seaholm standout guard Richaud Pack set the school’s all time single-game scoring record Tuesday, dropping 56 points in the Maples’ 95-71 league opening win over the overwhelmed Troy Colts.
The previous record, set 21 years ago by Steve Sheckell in 1989 was 52 points, in a 109-69 win over the Berkley Bears.
Pack, known as a deadly shooter, was absolutely unconscious from behind the arc, hitting eight triples on 11 attempts.
Pack finished 20-27 from the floor and eight of 10 from the free throw line.
“I played well because of hard work and dedication. And with skill comes luck,” joked Pack.
Another factor leading to Pack’s onslaught of scoring was the immense success of the Maples’ full court-press. Simply put, the Colts could not hang with the Maples’ speed and athleticism up and down the court, which led to turnovers and fast breaks at the other end of the floor, where Pack was able to execute his remarkable ability to finish at the rim.
Pack left the game with about four minutes left in the fourth quarter to a standing ovation from the home crowd.
With this performance, Pack finds himself as the nation’s top scorer, averaging 37.6 points per game according to maxpreps.com.
Pack and the Maples’ travel to Troy Athens, Friday. Tip-off is 7 pm.
