The Glenns Ferry Pilots pushed their score all the way to 56 on Friday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell 66-56 to Carey. Glenns Ferry's loss continues an unfortunate trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Carey's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Preston Wood led the charge by scoring 22 points along with nine rebounds and three steals. Wood hasn't dropped below 15points for five straight games. Another player making a difference was Owen Parke, who scored 16 points along with two steals.
Glenns Ferry has been struggling recently, as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-5 record this season. As for Carey, the victory got them back to even at 7-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Glenns Ferry will challenge Oakley at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Idaho (Oakley is ranked 70th, while Glenns Ferry is ranked 93rd). As for Carey, they will head out on the road to face off against Valley at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Valley will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
