Granite snake bit by Copperheads

ANACONDA – Playing up a class is a great way to gain experience on the hardwood, but sometimes it comes with a cost. Such was the case Tuesday night as both the Granite Boys and Girls suffered losses at the hands of their Anaconda counterparts.

Prospector Boys

Anaconda 80, Granite 43

The Prospectors were able to pace their hosts through one period, but Anaconda went on a 27-11 run in the second to salt the game away.

Andrew Tallon scored a team-high 18 with Cavan Babbitt chipping in 12.

Granite will host Valley Christian Saturday in Philipsburg. That game is set to be broadcast on the NFHS Network.

SCORING

Granite – 12/11/7/13 – 43

Anaconda – 16/27/16/21 - 80

Granite – Tallon 18, Babbit 12, White 8, Dauenhauser 5

Anaconda – Cromwell 2, BGalle 7, Hurley 17, Cook 8, GGalle 20, Mikalatos 16, Dahood 10

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Lady Prospectors

Anaconda 64, Granite 40

The Prospectors kept the game close through halftime before the Lady Copperheads scored 26 third-quarter points to take a lead they would never relinquish.

“We played with a ton of heart, but couldn't get shots to fall our way in the second and third quarter,” said GHS Head Coach Cash Laslovich. “It was a battle and we will take our weakness & turn them into strengths! I am proud of our teamwork and heart we showed!”

Ramsey Smith led the locals in scoring with 14 while Gretchen Hill added 12.

SCORING

Granite – 11/5/10/14 – 40

Anaconda – 14/10/26/14 – 64

Granite – Ward 6, Smith 14, Piar 2, Hill 12, Lee 7

Anaconda – Galle 18, Patrick 16, Daniel 1, Lunceford 9, Mitchell 20