JV boys basketball no longer undefeated in conference

by Dillon Cooper

It was a Thursday night and it was the biggest Thursday night of the season as possibly the two biggest rivals in the whole conference squared off in an epic that was sure to bring a few surprises. The Wildcats of Pittsford vs. the Rams of North Adams was sure to be one for the books. The game was even more important because the winner would have control of the whole conference and would be a definite favorite to bring home the title at the end of the season. Nevertheless, the Wildcats would be shocked and in unfamiliar territory, as they lost this match-up 57-34.

The Wildcats are a team that lives on the road, with most of their schedule on the road. They have had to get used to it, even though this game was a home-away-from-home atmosphere; it was still a hefty 9.77 miles away. Pittsford would start the game off with almost no intensity as they fell behind 14-0 quickly and at the end of one quarter that is what the scoreboard read. “In the first quarter we got shut out and that was pretty bad and embarrassing,” expressed freshman Jordan Castle. Pittsford would regroup and go on a run but it seemed like whenever the ‘Cats would get a run going and make a few defensive stops, the Rams would answer back with one of their own or a very disappointing turn of event would unfold right in front of the already-stunned Wildcats. The men in blue would pull within seven before NA-J would score two quick buckets before the buzzer sounded, signaling the end of the first. The second half was more of the same; not exactly a Xerox copy, but pretty close with a few tidbits thrown in. Pittsford would pull within a reasonable margin but then the lead would be extended once again by the Rams.

The Wildcats will now focus their eyes on their next opponent, which is the Burr Oak Bobcats. This is a make-up game that is to be played on a Saturday afternoon and is sure to have the Wildcats back on their feet and running, hopefully running to a conference championship!