Pioneers Drop Close Battle to Rock Valley
Slow start leaves Pioneers in a tight battle at Rocky Valley.
Game Outcomes:
Starting off the contest against Rock Valley the Pioneers struggled with their effort in the first half. It was a back and forth offensive output for both team but ultimately turnovers led to transition points for Rack Valley giving them a 35-23 lead at the half. In the second half, the Pioneers cut the lead and outscored the opponents but the pioneers could not outlast Rock Valley. The Pioneers lost the contest 74-66.
Standout student athlete:
The standout student athlete of this game was Bryce McNair. The sophomore current statistics for the season are 13.5 pts 2.3 assist and he is shooting a whopping 50% from the three-point line! Bryce was the standout athlete because of this great offensive output. This contributed to the team by making it possible to for the Pioneers to stay within reach to win. His great sportsmanship and toughness are something that stood out as he tried to carry the team to victory.
Highlights from game:
During the matchup between the Pioneers and Rock Valley Bryce McNair went 5-11 from the floor, 2 assists, 4 rebounds
Game Statistics/Outcomes:
Bryce Mcnair 16pts 5 rebounds
Jamahl Trice 15pts 4 assist
Jacob Carlson 13 pts 2 rebs
Coaches comments:
Associate Head Coach Covile said "we took a tough loss in tonight's contest. We had some awesome moments tonight but it wasn't enough to get the win. We have to find value in executing and limiting turnovers to close tight games. I saw a lot of great things that can catapult our season. As we continue to mature we will find ways to finish plays and close games in pioneer fashion."