Idaho High School Basketball - Butte County crushes North Gem
January 25, 2024: Arco, ID 83213 Butte County Pirates (Arco, ID) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting North Gem Cowboys (Bancroft, ID), 64-13 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Butte County upgrades its record to 10-10 on the season. The Pirates host Alturas Prep (Idaho Falls, ID) to play the Pumas in a 1A I High Desert bout on Friday, January 26. The Pumas go into the bout with a record of 1-8.
Next up, the Cowboys play the Grace Lutheran Royals (Pocatello, ID) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 27. North Gem will attempt to upgrade on its 9-11 season record. The Royals go into the bout with a 10-4 record after their 40-34 league loss to Mackay (Mackay, ID).