Pilots win over Vikings places them in District Championship round

Friday, February 22, 2008

The Glenns Ferry Pilots exploded for 28 points in the third period to pull away for a 62-37 victory over the Valley Vikings in the District IV 2A Playoffs in Glenns Ferry on February 19.

Glenns Ferry took an 18-13 lead into the second quarter, and led 30-19 at the half. The Pilots came out hitting on all cylinders in the third quarter, and outscored the Vikings 28-5, to go up 55-24. Coach Jeremiah Johnston cleared the bench in the fourth quarter as the Pilots cruised to the 63-37 win.

"Coming out after halftime we seemed to be real focused and we moved the ball really well and took good shots from the floor and just kind of extended that lead. So it was a big quarter for us," said Coach Johnston.

Michael Crane recorded a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds, shooting eight-for-eight from the floor, and three-for-three from the free throw line.

Jesus Rodriguez added 11 points and five assists. Damian Valle had 10 points and five steals. Aaron Crane scored eight; Kramer Brown and James Self each added six, and Hollister Jones netted two.

The win put the Pilots in the District Championship round, taking on the Wendell Trojans on February 21 at Wendell. A win over the Trojans there would force another game at Glenns Ferry on February 22.

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