Girls' Basketball

The Ruckers return to North Scott

Paul Rucker named co-head varsity coach; Karli Rucker to lead sophomore team

Ross Shinberg, NSP Sports Editor

Posted 5/13/25

The Rucker family is as close to North Scott athletic royalty as it gets in recent history. Those state championship basketball and soccer banners they helped earn still hang proudly in The Pit.

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The Ruckers return to North Scott

Paul Rucker named co-head varsity coach; Karli Rucker to lead sophomore team

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