Late run seals the deal for Piper boys; girls defeat Santa Fe Trail

Posted by Nick Sloan on December 5, 2009 - 2:34am
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Pirates.gifThe Piper boys and girls basketball teams earned  season sweep to begin the season on the road.

The boys defeated Santa Fe Trail 73-63, while the girls prevailed 38-30.

After building a large lead early, the Pirates found themselves in a close one. Piper led at halftime 39-28, but the lead was shrunk to one after Santa Fe Trail outscored the Pirates 23-13 in the third.

Trailing midway through the fourth, Piper went on a run to build a 10 point lead late.

Piper was led in scoring by Jamal Jarret's 23 points. Russell Loomis and David Brown each added 14.

Danyelle Cole's 14 points led the Lady Pirates in victory.

Piper trailed at halftime 14-12.

The Lady Pirates' third quarter led the turnaround, as they outscored Santa Fe Trail by four points. Piper would complete the comeback with a 13-7 fourth quarter to their advantage.