The boys varsity team competed in the Dean Cummings Invitational this past weekend. The Bucs first game of the tournament was against Galena last Thursday. Valdez started the game off hot, finishing the first quarter up 20-8. Never giving up the lead, the Bucs continued to outscore the Hawks in the remaining three quarters winning 67-36. Valdez was led by senior Seth Auble who finished the game with a double-double on 19 points 10 rebounds. Also contributing to the victory was sophomore Bennett Hinkle who scored 15 points on 4-6 shooting.
On Friday, the Buccaneers next opponent in the tournament was the Monroe Catholic Rams. This matchup proved to be a challenge for Valdez. After three quarters of play the Bucs were ahead 40-32. In the 4th and final quarter the Rams stepped up defensively causing turnovers on the offensive end for Valdez. Rams outscored the Bucs 17-6, giving Monroe the victory winning 49-46.
On Saturday, Valdez played their final game of the tournament for a 3rd place finish against the Bethel Warriors. The two teams matched up well in the first two quarters and finished the half tied 26-26. In the 3rd quarter, the Bucs began to pull ahead only allowing the Warriors to score five points. In the 4th quarter Valdez gained control the game, expanded their lead and won 54-44. Seth Auble led the way in this game scoring 30 points on 50 percent shooting. Auble shot 4-4 from 3-point range and grabbed seven rebounds.
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