The Polson Pirates lost against the Columbia Falls Wildcats back in January, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. Polson fell 52-40 to Columbia Falls. Polson has not had much luck with Columbia Falls recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Despite the defeat, Polson saw an underclassman step up: Rylee Taylor-jefferson scored 16 points along with three steals. It was the first time this season that Taylor-jefferson scored 15 or more points.
Polson has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season. As for Columbia Falls, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Polson will take on Ronan at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Ronan is coming into the game with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Polson will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Columbia Falls, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Browning at 5:00 p.m. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Montana (Columbia Falls is ranked 59th, while Browning is ranked 39th).
