It’s been said that as Cheyenne Hassler goes, so goes the Elco girls’ basketball team. And the Raiders are in the midst of a very productful and rewarding campaign.

So guess who’s having a splendid senior season?

Last week, Hassler’s play helped surprising Elco go 3-0 in Section Three of the Lancaster-Lebanon League, with road wins over Northern Lebanon and Manheim Central and a home triumph over Donegal. With a total of 46 points, Hassler led the Raiders in scoring in each of the three victories.

A deadly and streaky sniper, Hassler drained a total of eight three-point field goals during the week. With her play, Hassler, a 5-8 guard, has lived up to her recognition as a Lebanon Sports Buzz pre-season All-Lebanon County selection.

But most importantly, Hassler’s guidance and direction has the Raiders on a winning track. Elco’s 3-0 week upped its overall record to 7-4 and its Section Three mark to 7-0.

With a section championship and a District Three Class AAA playoff berth firmly in their sights, the Raiders may also go as far as Hassler takes them.

– Jeff Falk