Peetz Downs Briggsdale To Take 1A District 4 Tournament

STERLING, COLO.--Peetz's Bulldog boys basketball team avenged a loss to Briggsdale, on February 2, to win their second straight 1A District 4 Tournament Saturday afternoon at NJC in Sterling, Colo. The game started as a close battle as both teams fought for points in the early going, with Peetz earning a slight 15-to-14 edge at the end of the first period. The Bulldogs then turned it on, putting up 20 points in the second quarter while holding the Falcons to just 13 to take a 35-to-27 lead at the halftime break. Peetz's defense was stellar throughout the game, blocking 10 shots and disrupting the Falcons' offense, but it was under the boards where Peetz turned the game in their favor by grabbing 37 rebounds to Briggsdale's 23.

The second half had the Bulldogs again starting hot, and they put even more distance between themselves and the Falcons going into the final frame. Briggsdale was able to rally in the fourth quarter, but the deficit was too great for the Falcons to overcome, and Peetz took the win by a final score of 69-to-60.

Peetz senior Aiden Hill had a stellar game, earning a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds in the win. Peetz had two other scorers in double-digits, with senior Noah Naegele putting up 15 points and senior Aaron Bernhardt adding 13 points in the victory.

Peetz now gets to host their first ever Regional Tournament game on Friday, March 1. The 17-and-4, number 7 seed, Bulldogs will match up against the 10-and-8, number 26 seed, Centennial Rams. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m.