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The Green River Pirates and Lady Pirates basketball teams were welcomed to Monument Valley on Friday to take on the Cougars in a conference game.
The Lady Pirates began the game with a major downfall, handing the first quarter to the Lady Cougars 24-5. The second quarter was not much hotter for Green River as they were once again slammed by the Lady Cougars at 15-5. They bit back in the third quarter slightly and were able to take the loss at a closer call with 12-10.
The fourth quarter also showed potential for the Lady Pirates as they once again came closer to a higher score, but fell short to the Lady Cougars again at 24-19. The final score saw the Lady Cougars triumphing over the Lady Pirates 75-39.
The Pirates were more successful. They came out fighting and overpowered the Cougars in the first quarter, 18-11. However, the Cougars pushed back in the second quarter and were able to gain the advantage over the Pirates to lead 27-26 at halftime. Not ready to concede, the Pirates revved their engines and came back in the third quarter, outscoring Monument Valley 24-9. Though the Cougars gave one final push in the fourth quarter and came out on top 24-14, it was not enough for a winning game.
The Pirates were able to best the Cougars in the tight game 64-60. Senior Axel Anguiano once again led the Pirates with 21 points followed by junior Rad Hughes with 19 points.
Now, both the Lady Pirates and the Pirates look to a neutral conference game against Montezuma Creek on Tuesday evening. The boys’ game will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the girls’ game at 7 p.m.