Bess, Raiders celebrate 1300th win

Brian Bess (left) photographs Steve and Mara Frey with coach Gene Bess prior to Saturday's game. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Gene Bess talks with fans prior to Saturday's game.

Coach Gene Bess Left) is introduced before Saturday's game. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Three River's Dominique Hardimon is introduced prior to Saturday's game. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Three Rivers' Kinyon Hodges stops for a short jump shot. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Three Rivers' Dominique Hardimon (5) and Jay Hines (34) defend against Western Kentucky CTC's Aaron Reed in the first half of Saturday's game. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Three Rivers' Dominique Hardimon fights for control of the ball. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Three Rivers' Jay Hines scores on a short jump hook in the first half. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Three Rivers' Brahm Harris drives to the bucket. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Three Rivers' Kinyon Hodges drives on a Western Kentucky CTC player.

Coach Gene Bess yells instructions to his team in the second half of the game. (DAR/Paul Davis)

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Coach Gene Bess is "doused" with confetti at the conclusion of Saturday's game. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Three Rivers cheerleaders and basketball players congratulate coach Gene Bess after his historic 1300th win Saturday night at the Libla Family Sports Complex.

TRC President Dr. Wes Payne and Maribeth Payne congratulate Coach Bess after Saturday's game. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Former Raiders Donnie McClinton (left) and Doug Blissett were on hand Saturday night to celebrate Gene Bess' 1300th win.