Prospector Boys, Girls earn wins from Victor at home
PHILIPSBURG – Granite overcame a five-point deficit and a slow first quarter to claim a 61-56 win over the visiting Pirates of Victor Friday night in Philipsburg.
The Pirates jumped out to a 17-12 lead at the end of eight minutes, but the Prospectors bounced back 20-12 second to lead 32-29 at the break. The locals added to their lead over the next two periods to secure the win as the head into the final game of the regular season Saturday on the road at Twin Bridges.
“We found a way to win,” said Granite Head Coach Dustin Keltner. “Overall, we had a poor shooting night. We were able to get some turnovers off our pressure that led to some key baskets down the stretch. The kids were able to knock down free throws late to seal the win. “I'm very proud of this young group of guys. To go 8-1 at home this season is an outstanding accomplishment.”
Brian Ward and Bryce Parret led Granite with 16 points each, while Daniel Brabender added 15.
SCORING
VICTOR – 17/12/13/14 – 56
GRANITE – 12/20/14/15 – 61
Victor – Halley 3, Kay 3, Day 2, Moore 3, Chavez 15, Webberson 19, Varner 3, Gleason 2, Boucher 6
Granite – Ward 16, Parret 16, Brabender 15, PMetesh 8, Cutler 5, Grange 1
Girls Varsity
Granite 57, Victor 26
The Lady Prospectors easily handled the visiting Lady Pirates to earn a win Friday night at home.
Granite got out of the gates quickly, taking a 17-9 lead into the second quarter. They built on that advantage in the second and then cruised through the second half on their way to the win.
“It was a great team win, the girls executed well and shared the ball,” said Lady Prospector Head Coach Brandon Piazolla. “Sarah Goff and Sierra Metesh both played well on their senior night, and we appreciate all the hard work they have both put into building our program.”
Nine Lady Prospectors found their way into the scorebook, led by senior Goff with 14 and Amelia Hill with 11.
SCORING
VICTOR – 9/6/5/6 – 26
GRANITE – 17/13/13/14 – 57
Victor – Allred 8, Scichilone 6, AChavez 5, KChavez 5, Buchanan 2
Granite – Goff 14, Hill 11, Comings 8, Metesh 6, Talon 5, Pitcher 5, Radtke 4, Struna 2, Lilyquist 2
