Bayfield beats Ignacio for Southwest Classic championship
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Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 2:14 PM Updated: Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 3:39 PM Landon Kennedy of Bayfield High School drives the lane while playing Ignacio High School on Saturday during the Southwest Classic basketball tournament at Durango High School. Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Brady McCaw of Ignacio High School tries to steal the ball from Quintan Hunter of Bayfield High School on Saturday during the Southwest Classic basketball tournament at Durango High School. Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Zack McSweeny of Bayfield High School passes the ball while playing Ignacio High School on Saturday during the Southwest Classic basketball tournament at Durango High School.
Kennedy’s 22 not enough for Bayfield at Pagosa Springs
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Dozier, Lewis score 20 each for Pirates
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It was a league rivalry game from the jump for the Bayfield High School boys basketball team to start the 2021 season.
The Wolverines traveled to Pagosa Springs to face the Pirates in the 3A Intermountain League and season opener Friday night. Despite 22 points from junior Landon Kennedy, the Wolverines (0-1, 0-1 IML) were defeated 57-41.
It was the twin bill of sophomore guard Gunner Dozier and senior forward Mitch Lewis that led the Pirates (1-1, 1-1 IML) to victory. Aidan O’Donnell, a senior forward, added 12 points for the Pirates in the home win.