The Alvirne High School Boys’ Basketball team started its winter season with two wins and a loss, to finish out the year 2024 at 2-1.
On Friday night, Jan. 3, the Broncos returned from Winter break to a game in Derry and managed to come away with a strong 52-37 victory over Pinkerton Academy, the reigning Division I Champions.
The difference in the contest was a very strong fourth quarter effort, leading to the 15-point victory.
The Broncos began the game with a 13-9 lead over the Astros in the first quarter, but then let their opponents back into the game in the second, scoring just seven and allowing 10-points to Pinkerton.
Alvirne was able to hang onto the lead going into the second half, where they outscored the Astros by a significant marging.
The Broncos finished out the third period leading 35-31, then turned on the offense for 17-6 run.
Junior guard/forward, Sean Chipfunde scored all of his seven points in the fourth period, including a three-pointer and two of three free-throws.
Senior guard, Sam Dewitt led his team in scoring with 13-points, seven of which were on foul shots. Dewitt started the game with a basket and a three-pointer in the first and was fouled heading to the basket in the final three periods.
Seniors guard Gabe Conrow and senior center, Andrew Deely both had 10-points in the game. Conrow had two three-pointers and two from the floor, while Deely put up five baskets.
Junior forward Garrett Hall had four baskets for eight-points and Chipfunde scored seven in the winning effort.
On Tuesday night, Jan. 7, the Broncos were scheduled to face the Nashua South Purple Panthers, who were also entering the game at 3-1.
On Friday night, Jan. 10, the AHS team was scheduled to head to the seacoast and take on the undefeated Portsmouth Clippers (4-0) at 7 p.m.
