The Alvirne High School Boys’ Basketball squad had just one game scheduled last week, but that contest resulted in the team’s fourth straight victory, giving them a 7-4 record heading into the last month of the regular season.
The Pioneers came into the game sporting an 8-3 record in the Friday night, Jan. 31 contest and the Broncos came onto the court outscoring their visitors at Alvirne High School 20-12 in the first quarter and 17-12 in the second.
The 14-point lead the Broncos had established heading into the second half was whittled down to five-points by the end of the third period. In the fourth-quarter, the AHS squad narrowly escaped an overtime period with the 54-52 finish.
The Pioneers defense stepped it up in the second half, holding the Broncos to just seven-points in the third quarter and limiting them to 10-points in the final period.
Trinity was able to tie the game at 46-46 two-minutes into the fourth, forcing the Broncos to step it up in the final minutes for the hard-fought victory.
Senior guard Sam DeWitt led the Broncos in scoring with 20-points, most of which were by way of three-point shooting.
DeWitt had five three-pointers and went 3-4 at the foul line.
Fellow senior guard, Gabe Conrow, scored 12-points in the game with two, three-pointers, two foul shots and two buckets.
Junior forward Garrett Hall had six baskets in the game, two from the free-throw line and four for two-points.
Seniors Ryan Rocheleau and Evan Bettencourt both finished with six-points. Each player had three buckets in the game.
The Broncos are scheduled for a game at Nashua North High School on Tuesday night, Feb. 4. Before the game, the Titans were sitting at 3-9 in the Divison I standings.
On Friday night, Feb. 7, they will host a game with one of the division leaders starting at 6:30 p.m.
The Bedford Bulldogs come into town with a 11-2 record, tied with the Portsmouth Clippers for second place in the standings.