Ontario was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 35-18 bruising from the Payette Pirates. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 217th in Oregon, while the Pirates are ranked 108th in Idaho).
Ontario's loss dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Payette, they moved to 4-10 with that win, which also ended their seven-game losing streak.
Ontario will be playing in front of their home fans against La Grande at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Payette, they will venture away from home to face off against Fruitland at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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