This past weekend the VHS basketball teams played their first games at home against the Mt. Edgecumbe Braves. The boys varsity team had a strong victory Friday, winning 78-70. After a very closely contested first quarter, Valdez outscored Mt. Edgecumbe by 16 points which gave the Bucs a 57-36 at the half. In the second half the braves went on numerous runs, but Valdez kept composed and never gave up the lead and won 78-70. The Bucs were led by sophomore Bennett Hinkle who scored 21 points on an efficient 8-11 shooting. The boys’ varsity team excited the hometown