The Phoenix boys continued a memorable basketball season, narrowly missing out on a share of the Skyline Conference basketball championship in the process.

The Pirates dropped a 53-51 decision at Henley on Feb. 20, completing the conference season in the process. Henley won the conference with a 7-1 mark while PHS finished 5-3 in Skyline play.

Despite the loss, Phoenix's season continues as the Pirates (16-6 overall) will visit Marist in an 4A OSAA State Playoff Game on March 1 in Eugene.

Phoenix battled throughout the conference finale in Klamath Falls, rallying in the fourth quarter after leading 29-26 at halftime. The Pirates knocked down 10 three-point baskets in the game, including six by senior guard Robin Trenbeath who finished with a team-high 22 points. 

Brayden Decker added 13 points and Dylan Harber 11 for Phoenix.

PHOENIX (51): Trenbeath 22, Ponce 0, Decker 13, Dobbins 0, Williams 3, Hernandez 2, Garcia 0, Harper 11. Totals: 20 1-4 51.

HENLEY (53): J. Janney 0, Hayes 5, Harper 9, Frank 3, C. Janney 2, Bennett 5, Montag 2, McCreadie 27. Totals: 22 7-12 53.

Phoenix 16 13 7 15 — 51

Henley 14 12 12 15 — 53

3-point goals — Phoenix 10 (Trenbeath 6, Decker 3, Williams 1), Henley 2 (Frank 1, Bennett 1).