The Wray boys escaped with a 59-51 win over Caliche last night.  Caliche came into the game ranked #3 in class 1A and they showed why.  The are physical, athletic and well coached.  This was the first time Wray was challenged since their five point loss to Yuma.  Wray helped keep Caliche in the game by shooting 10-30 from the line.  On the post game show Coach Ed Reed said there are grade school and middle school teams who can shoot better from the line.  Ben Jones was almost unstoppable on the block and scored 26.  A big turning point in the game was about mid way through the third quarter when Fruwirth and Cure both had to go to the bench with four fouls.  At the time Wray was only up by six.  Shulz and Reinick came in and not only helped keep the lead, they extended the lead until Jarret and Justin came back in around the five minute mark of the fourth quarter.  Good win over a quality opponent!  Today we are off to Holyoke to play the defending 2A champs. 

The Wray girls easily beat Caliche 64-47.  The game was not as close as the score indicates.  The girls got off to a bit of a sluggish start but eventually pulled away by halftime.  Jessica Schneider led the way with 15 points off the bench.  I noticed she did not play any JV minutes so maybe she is a full time varsity player now.  I will ask Coach David Reed about this on the post game show today.  Jamie had nine points and Megan, Maggie and Tiffany chipped in with eight apiece.  Today we make the short drive to Holyoke to take on the Dragons.  Holyoke was drilled by Merino last night 61-41.

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