It's survival time for the Phoenix boys' basketball team. And the Pirates did just that, keeping their post-season hopes alive with an impressive 46-29 win over visiting Klamath Union in a Skyline Conference game at Phoenix on Friday night. For complete game details, visit https://www.rvtrib.com/sports/boys-hoops-pirates-pinch-pelicans-for-skyline-win/article_ca2c7ac4-a9db-11ed-93c4-d7228d8a5fce.html

A struggle to find the basket in the third quarter proved costly for the Phoenix basketball team in a 41-37 Skyline Conference loss at Mazama on Tuesday night, Feb. 7. Playing in Klamath Falls for the second time in four days, the Pirates were solid throughout the first half and led 24-23 at halftime. The host Vikings put together a 14-7 scoring run in the third quarter to take control beore holding on during the final eight minutes when they scored only four points. Phoenix had multiple opportunities to cut the lead over the final quarter but hit just two of eight free throws in the quarter and four of 13 for the game. Robin Trenbeath scored a team-high 11 points to lead Phoenix, which got nine from Dylan Harper and eight from Julius Bolstad.  The Pirates, who return to action on Friday when they host Klamath Union, slipped to 8-11 overall and 1-4 in conference play. 

A third-quarter drought proved the difference in a 55-43 loss for the Phoenix boys' basketball team at Henley on February 3. Trailing 23-22 at halftime, Phoenix was outscored 14-6 in the third quarter and was never able to catch the Hornets in a Skyline Conference contest in Klamath Falls. The Pirates (1-3 in the Skyline, 8-10 overall and ranked 25th in the state) got going again offensively in the final quarter, scoring 15 points, but were unable to close on Henley, which improved to 4-0 in the Skyline at the halfway point of the conference season. Dylan Harper scored 22 points and Julius Bolstad 12 to lead Phoenix, which returns to Klamath Falls on Tuesday night to face Mazama.  Phoenix (43): Trenbeath 2, Je. Selden 0, Mooring 4, Ja. Selden 0, Ponce 0, Hernandez 0, Harper 22, Talbott 0, Decker 3, Bolstad 12. 17 field goal, 4-8 free throws. 3-Point: Bolstad 3, Harper, Decker. Henley (55): Hayes 5, Cheyne 8, Boersma 6, Stork 13, Janney 0, Bennett 6, Harper 6, McCredie 11. 23 field goals, 6-16 free throws. 3-Point: Stork.  P - 14 8 6 15 - 43 H -  10 13 14 18 - 55  

The Phoenix boys' basketball team did the little things needed to get a big basketball win on Friday night. And the Pirates needed absolutely everything in a thrilling 53-51 Skyline Conference win over Hidden Valley. Phoenix took care of the ball throughout the contest, committing a season-low six turnovers. The Pirates also kept the athletic Mustangs from offensive rebounds, giving up just eight in the game. They also got defensive stops when they needed, rallying from a nine-point third-quarter deficit to claim their first Skyline win of the season. Phoenix (1-2 in the Skyline, 8-9 overall) found itself in trouble early in the second half as visiting Hidden Valley expanded a six-point halftime lead to nine. That's when Isiah Talbott and Julius Bolstad took charge. The senior duo combined for 12 third-quarter points, including a trio of three-point baskets as Phoenix outscored Hidden Valley 19-8 to take a 38-33 lead. Classmate Jenner Selden came off the bench to hand out four assists in the quarter. The final quarter was Dylan Harper's time as the junior swingman scored eight of his game-high 17 points. Vincent Ponce, also a junior, connected on a big three-point basket as Phoenix seemingly took charge of the game.  Hidden Valley put together a final rally and had several chances to tie the game but Phoenix came up big defensively to close out the game. A Bolstad rebound in heavy traffic closed out the win in the final seconds. Harper finished with seven rebounds on the night while Bolstad added six. Bolstad added 12 points on the night. Ranked 25th in the state, the Pirates travel to league-leading Henley on  Friday night. HIdden Valley (51): Klinger 7, Greenberg 11,  J.Iwamizu 8, Fiske 2, D. Iwamizu 9, Greiss 14. 17 field goals, 4-6 free throws. 3-Point: Greenberg 3, Klinger 1, J. Iwamizu, D. Iwamizu 2, Greiss 2.  Phoenix (53): Trenbeath 6, Mooring 5, Ja. Selden 4, Je. Selden 0, Ponce 3, Hernandez 0, Harper 17, Talbott 6, Decker 0, Bolstad 12. 21 field goals, 6-10 free throws. 3-Point: Bolstad 2, Ponce, Talbott 2. HV - 12 13 8 18 - 51 P - 10 9 19 14 - 53    

The Phoenix boys' baskebtall team did almost everything it needed to do to win a game on Friday night. Unfortunately for the Pirates they fell a single point short in a 58-57 overtime loss in Skyline Conference play at Klamath Union. The Pirates (0-2 in the conference, 7-9 overall) got off to a solid start, limited turnovers and controlled the tempo throughout. Still the host Pelicans managed the win, hitting a game-winning free throw with three seconds left in overtime to break a 57-57 tie. Phoenix led at the end of each of the first three quarters. KU managed to tie the game at 53 to force the overtime where it outscored the Pirates 5-4 to hold on for the win. Dylan Harper scored all 21 of his points in the second half. The junior swingman netted 11 points in the fourth quarter, helping answer every Klamath Union surge. Harper eventually fouled out in overtime after scoring all four of his team's points in the extra period. He added four steals and four rebounds. Robin Trenbeath finished with six points and four assists while Jenner Selden added four assists. The Pirates committed only seven turnovers and gave up only eight offensive rebounds on the night. Phoenix returns to action Friday, hosting Hidden Valley.  Phoenix (57): Trenbeath 6, Je. Selden 0, Morring 3, Jac. Selden 3, Ponce 3, Henandez 5, Harper 21, Talbott 6, Decker 5, Bolstad 6. 21 field goals, 7-12 free throws. 3-Point: Ja. Selden, Ponce, Hernandez, Talbott 2, Decker, Bolstad 2.  Klamath Union (58): Ortiz 6, Mathoney 17, Kjaer 11, Anderson 5, Hankins 3, Zumwalt 15. 21 field goals, 9-18 free throws. 3-Point: Anderson, Mathoney. P  16 8 15 15 4 - 57 KU 7 13 17 17 5 - 58

The Phoenix boys' basketball team has been hoping for better starts to its games. The Pirates got that on Friday night but weren't able to turn in into a victory in a 59-44 Skyline Conference loss to visiting Mazama. The Friday the 13th contest started on a strong note for Phoenix, which took a 16-9 lead late in the first quarter. The visiting Vikings found their groove, tying the game after a quarter before blitzing Phoenix in the second quarter and taking a 33-20 halftime lead. Phoenix rallied during the second half, cutting the lead to as few as six points but couldn't overcome the deficit in the conference opener for both teams.  Eighteen turnovers and a five-for-13 showing at the free throw line led to Phoenix's woes.  Dylan Harper's 15 points led Phoenix, which fell to 7-8 overall. The Pirates return to action on January 20 at Klamath Union. Mazama (59): Hubble 7, Anderson 5, Hunt 9, Agular 12, Worrell 24, McDonald 2. 22 field goals, 8-17 free throws. 3-Point: Hubble, Hunt 2, Agular, Worrell 3. Phoenix (44): Trenbeath 6, Je. Selden 0, Mooring 6, Ja. Selden 0, Ponce 2, Hernandez 4, Harper 15, Talbot 6, Decker 4, Bolstad 3. 18 field goals, 5-13 free throws. 3-Point: Mooring, Hernandez, Bolstad, Talbot 2.  M - 10 23 12 14 - 59 P - 13 7 9 15 - 44

The Phoenix boys' basketball team is showing signs that it's back. After a fast start to the season, the Pirates found themselves in a four-game skid to close out 2022. Tuesday was an opportunity to get 2023 going on the right note and Phoenix did just that in a 76-53 win at Etna, CA. The Pirates followed up a close first half by wearing down their hosts, outscoring Etna 42-24 over the final two quarters. Six different players hit three-point baskets in the game, including three by junior Dylan Harper, who scored a career-high 31 points on the night. Diego Hernandez put together his best night of the season with 13 points while Robin Trenbeath and Izayah Mooring both added eight points. Trenbeath had a season-high nine assists. Senior Jackson Selden contributed in a variety of ways on both ends of the court as the Pirates improved to 7-5 on the season. Phoenix returns to action on Friday when it will take on Cottage Grove in the first round of the Skyline-SkyEm Crossover at Klamath Union High School (6 pm start). The Pirates also play Saturday, taking on Marshfield in an 11 am game at Henley High School.  The Phoenix JV boys also won on Tuesday, downing Etna 69-37. Sophomore swingman William Pyeatt led the way, hitting eight three-point baskets on the way to a career-high 24 points. The win improved PHS to 7-6 in JV play.  

The Phoenix boys’ basketball team has been the proverbial rollercoaster to open the season, riding a wave of peaks and valleys along the way. The Pirates closed December with a 6-5 record…solid but looking for answers after opening with six wins in the first seven games. Phoenix lost four straight games along the way, losing its way offensively during the stretch. Phoenix averaged over 60 points per game during the first seven games but has since put up less than 50 per contest. The Pirates lost two contests by a combined five points during a holiday tournament. Looking to get back on track, Phoenix is turning to its full-court pressing defense as 10 players see varsity action on a regular basis. Coach Troy McNichols is looking for that defense to again ignite his team in transition, as was often the case during the early-season surge. Senior Julius Bolstad and juniors Robin Trenbeath and Dylan Harper are the team’s top scorers. Senior Izayah Mooring and sophomore Brayden Decker join Bolstad on the frontline while senior Isaiah Ayala-Talbott is a strong scoring threat from the perimeter. Seniors Jackson and Jenner Selden, junior Vincent Ponce and sophomore Diego Hernandez all bring energy on both ends of the court. The Pirates will match up with teams from the SkyEm League on January 6-7 in Klamath Falls before opening Skyline Conference play on January 13 when they host Mazama.