Colorado High School Basketball - Olathe holds off Rifle
January 19, 2012: Rifle, CO 81650 Olathe Pirates (Olathe, CO) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the host Rifle Bears (Rifle, CO), 36-33 in a league bout.
With the win, Olathe upgrades its record to 9-2 on the season. The Pirates travel to Hotchkiss (Hotchkiss, CO) to play the Bulldogs in a 3A Western Slope bout on Friday, January 20. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 3-5. Hotchkiss lost 38-35 in their recent league bout against Cedaredge (Cedaredge, CO)
Next up, the Bears play the Roaring Fork Rams (Carbondale, CO) in a 3A Western Slope bout, on Friday, January 20. Rifle will attempt to upgrade on its 9-2 season record. The Rams go into the bout with a 4-6 record after their 65-34 league win over Coal Ridge (New Castle, CO).