Declo takes game one in an instant classic; Tuesday Idaho prep district basketball scores

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February 14, 2024

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HAZELTON, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Tuesday night called for fireworks as the 2A Canyon District tournament kicked off at Valley High School

The Declo Hornets and Wendell Trojans squared off for game one of a best-of-three series to determine the champion and a state playoff berth.

In two matchups between the two this season, Declo took game one 57-54, while Wendell won most recently 61-44.

Tuesday’s matchup was an instant classic, with both teams trading big-time shots.

The Hornets took their first lead at the beginning of the fourth quarter and will hold on for the victory 53-50.

Declo will host game two on Tuesday, February 20th at 7:00. A win for the Hornets would capture a district title and book a state berth.

No. 6 Jerome 52, No. 3 Wood River 42

Jerome: The Tigers advance to the semi-finals on Thursday and will play against No. 1 Canyon Ridge. The Riverhawks will host for a 6:00 tipoff.
Wood River: The Wolverines will play in a loser-out game on Tuesday, February 20th. Opponent TBD.

No. 4 Minico 73, No. 5 Burley 63

Minico: The Spartans advance to the semi-finals on Thursday and will play No. 2 Twin Falls. The Bruins will host at 6:00
Burley: The Bobcats will play in a loser-out game on Tuesday, February 20th. Opponent TBD.

Declo 53, Wendell 50 (see above)

1AD2 District basketball scores

No. 1 Camas County 68, No. 4 Richfield 24

Camas County: The Mushers advance to the semi-finals and will play Dietrich on Wednesday at Gooding High School. Tip-off is set for 8:00.
Richfield: The Tigers will play in a loser-out game Wednesday against Hageman at Gooding High School. Tip-off set for 6:30.

No. 2 Dietrich 59, No. 3 Hagerman 57

Dietrich: The Blue Devils advance to the semi-finals Wednesday against Camas County at Gooding High School. Tip-off is set for 8:00.
Hagerman: Alex Johnson scored 15 points while Ky Kendall added 13. Martin Gonzales also had 11. The Pirates will play in a loser-out game Wednesday against Richfield at Gooding High School. Tip-off set for 6:30.

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