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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday February 5, 1992 - Pngo 5 points enroute to the Raiders win thriller over Pirates by Leo Platero Down by 25 points the point, at one Whitehorse Raiders came alive in the final frame and their fans witnessed one of the most exciting region games of the season as they defeated the Green River Pirates 60 to 54 on Thursday night in Montezuma Creek. The Pirates were enjoying a 16 point lead at half time, mostly behind John Hughes, who was playing the middle and took advantage of the defense by the Raiders, as he racked up 27 points. The Raiders tried two men to stop Hughes, but to no avail. Hutch Johnson picked up three quick fouls and Alan Sharp picked up two. Adding to the frustration was the cold shooting by the starters. Head Coach Kenneth Joe said, They were all having a sub-pa- r perThe boys formance. couldnt buy a basket. Only 33-1- 8, man-to-ma- n Hutch Johnsons inside play kept us in the game 0. 33-1- 8 Bass tournament The 8th annual Bullfrog Invitational Draw Bass Tournament will be held April 11 and 12 at Bullfrog Resort and Marina at Lake Powell. A $1,500 guaranteed first place will be awarded, 25 minimum entries. , White- 38. Slowly the tempo began to change, especially when Alan Sharp blocked twice in succession. A bell went off and electricity became contagious as each Raider brought his playing ability to the next level. In the fourth quarter, the floodgates were wide open as the Raiders lit a fire under the crowd, and JR Joe began to hit 3 pointers. He was cold in the first half, and was often double-teameBut in the second half, he started coming off ticks set by his teammates, said Coach Joe. Pirates Thursday Buckaroo Lance Hatch goes for the ball against Broncos Ryan Nielson (44) and Carl Gutke. Tony Wojcik photo Broncos bounce Bucks scored 22 by Neil Joslin points in the fourth quarter, while holding Green River losses. Green River was led by Hughes with 37 points, and the only other Pirate trying to make a difference was Justin Carter with 7 points. For the Raiders, JR Joe had 29 points; Hutch Johnson had 11; Alan Sharp had 8; and, Ellison Dickson had The next basketball action for the Whitehorse Raiders is on Thursday with Monument Valley. They will play San Juan High on Friday. fr Curtis Juan-Monticell- The Broncos vaulted to a lead in the first quarter and walked off with a win to extend their sea22-1- 2 79-5- 5 son record to 10-- 5. The Broncos combined excellent defense and balanced offense to put the Bucks in a hole early. Dennis Jones, Carl Gutke and Ryan Nielson scored 6 points each in the first quarter to lead the Bronco attack. Rob Adams and Lance Hatch combined for 9 points for Monticello in the first period to keep the Bucks within 10 points. 9iil tflMi 't-aa-outE o game was touted as a potential barn burner, but it turned out to be little more than a brush fire. 6 6. San Saturdays to 6 points, enroute to an important Region 13 win, 60 to With the win the 54. Raiders are at 500; 6 wins and night. for both games is 7:30 p.m. Tip-of- f d. Whitehorse Green River raced to a 6 point lead in the first quarThe Raiders ter, were struggling and the Pirates added 17 points to extend their lead to at halftime. It seemed that the final score was the only thing in question, as Whitehorse was unraveling. Even some of the fans Bronson led the Bucks with 12 points. Forrest hit double figures with 10. Rob Adams and Black scored 9, and Hatch added 8. Tanner Dowell, Darin Allred and Davey Adams had 2 points each. Chad Tracy scored one point. Nathan Nielson had 21 points for San Juan to lead all scorers. Singer scored 13. Ryan Nielson and Carl Gutke scored 12 and 10 respectively. Other scorers: Dennis Jones with 9, Boyd Palmer with 6, Duane Brown and Boyd Grover, 4 each. San Juans next outing is set for Saturday night against the Mustangs of Kayenta High. The Bucks will meet the Green River horse made some defensive adjustments, Coach Joe talked to the team and the Raiders came back and started to make a run at the Pirates. The Whitehorse zone defense began to shut down Hughes in the third quarter, and they managed to pull within 10 points, 28 to with his 7 points. 16-1- half-time- icEtmns 79-5- Buckaroo matmen second at Ignacio 5 Blacks second-quarte- r hot hand put 9 points on the board for Monticello. Adam Bronson chipped in 4 while Davey Adams and Rob Adams added 2 points each. San Juans outside game ignited for four treys in the second quarter. Nathan Nielson had 7 of his 21 points and Spencer Singer had 6 points to help keep the Broncos on top 41-2- 9 by Bronson tried to pull Monticello out of a hole in the third quarter with 6 of his 12 points. Travis Forrest had 4 points in the quarter. San Juan, however, continued to outscore the Bucks. Nielson American Bronze Tire Bargains 40,000 Mile Wrestlers who participated and their standing are: First (three wins): Matt Rowley-11- and Ben 2 Second (2 wins, L. Sem-adeni-18- Gentry , Hazleton-- Tige Third loss): 1 wins, (3 Bailey-152- . Shawn Fourth (2 wins, Landon Ramsay-103- , Ewart-119- 2 Matt Matt , losses): Hall-12- 5, Troy Pehrson-130- . Those who wrestled but did not place are: Ray , (injured in Adair-171- , Randy Hoggard-hwt- . The following wrestled as independents: David Bailey- fourth -145, Travis Koon-112- Pehrson-103- , Ben and Logan not place. place. , Ryan Crane-119- Miller-135- , did , Advertising Pays 1 Monticello 587-230- 2 SAN JUAN PHARMACY r American Car Care Warranty Service honored at all American Car Care Centers NATIONWIDE r FREEDOM PLAN Free flat repairs Free balance Free rotation Road Hazard Plan Freedom Plan honored at all American Car Care Centers Nationwide RUSSELL STOVER vy CANDY V. SCHAFER TIRE HAS IT ALL Come in and see us. We have the latest in automotive diagnostic equipment. Front end alignment. ASE mechanics on duty at all times. We can handle all your tire and automotive needs, including parts and acessories. Schafer Tire 533 East Central Assorted Valentines Monticello SAN JUAN PH ARM CY 9. loss): R. 1 , Wilcox-140- first match), Art Duane Brown and Ryan Nielson each added 4 points as the Broncos increased the at the end of lead to three quarters. The Bronco defense held Monticello to 11 points in the final stanza while the offense continued to roll up 18 678-278- 25. Pehrson-160- and Singer combined for 12 points after intermission. Standing m 145. termission. Nathan Monticello High varsity wrestlers claimed second tournaplace in a ment held in Ignacio, Colorado on Saturday, January Ramsay-135- in- 61-4- 4 V. 5 win. thought the game was over and began leaving. During 79-5- ISLANDING vxox MONTICELLO |
