This past Friday night, January 21, 2022, the Pirates took on the Jourdanton Indians and won 80-48. From the tip-off, the Pirates defense was on full display. The defensive pressure from baseline to baseline was the best it's been all season. Every dribble, every pass made by a Jourdanton player was suffocated by two pirates constantly, pressing all game. The Pirates' relentless defense held the Indians to 13 points in the first half. Offensively, Junior Malakai Castro led all scorers with a career-high 24 points while missing most of the 4th with a swollen nose due to an elbow battling for a rebound. The kid was unstoppable all night, hitting four 3 pointers and making layup after layup. Junior Eli Vega had 19 points and some of the most impressive rebounds and layups you will see for a guy his stature. He may be small, but he plays above the rim. The boy's energy and hustle on the defensive side led to my 100th career win for my coaching career. I can't thank them enough for their hard work and dedication, as well as the past players who have played for me over the last 6 seasons to help me reach this milestone. Go Pirates!
18 - 5 Season Record
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