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Declo defeats Gooding in District match-up rematch

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By C. COLT CRANE

The Voice

DECLO – The Senators from Gooding visited Declo High School Thursday night to face-off against the Hornets for the second time in the 2A District Tournament. The Hornets defeated the Senators 74-62.

The game got off to an explosive start as the Senators and the Hornets battled on the hardwood for dominance of the scoreboard. The opening quarter was kind to the Hornets on their home court as Declo led the Senators 16-14 at the end of the first eight minutes.

As the second quarter commenced, the Senators battled back against the Hornets. Gooding was defeated by Declo during the first round of tournament play

Seth Baker of Declo attempts to drive by Carter Flora of Gooding. The Hornets defeated the Senators 74-62.

earlier in the week during their first match-up and The Senators wanted some payback.

As the quarter came to a close, the Senators and the Hornets were neck and neck as Gooding tied the scoreboard up going into half-time 35-35.

After the half, Declo came out strong and established the first substantial lead of the game against their visiting opponents. The score at the end of the third quarter was 54-44 for a ten point lead in the Declo’s favor.

The fourth quarter saw a break down in the Gooding offence as Declo outmaneuvered the Senators and began pulling further ahead on the scoreboard. The Senators fought hard, but in the end Declo would again be victorious against Gooding. The final score for the night was 74-62, favoring the 2nd seeded Declo.

“It was a big win for us,” said Declo coach Val Christensen, “Gooding’s a tough team.”

Christensen attributes Declo’s victory to his team’s defensive performance during the second half.

“In the second half, we played a little bit better defense,” Christensen said, “The kids wanted it.”

With Gooding eliminated, Declo will next face the no. 1 seed Valley Vikings at Valley High School on February 17.


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