Ignacio’s Alyssa Atencio (20) sees her chance to penetrate the paint during junior-varsity action Saturday, Jan. 7, versus Monte Vista inside IHS Gymnasium. Having trailed the Lady Pirates 13-9 after one quarter and 25-16 through two, the Lady ‘Cats clawed back into the contest during the third and fourth quarters before falling 42-36. In C-team play, however, IHS came out on the winning side, prevailing 25-20.

Ignacio’s Sonny Flores (1) prepares to whip a mid-air pass in transition over and away from a Monte Vista defender during junior-varsity action Saturday, Jan. 7, inside IHS Gymnasium. Having trailed throughout the game – 9-0 after one quarter, 17-9 through two, and 28-21 beginning the fourth – the Bobcats nearly pulled off a wild comeback before losing 32-29. In C-team play, IHS fell 33-25 to the Pirates.

Ignacio's Andre Thompson (23) stops and pops a jumper over two Monte Vista defenders during junior-varsity action Saturday, Jan. 7, inside IHS Gymnasium. Having trailed throughout the game – 9-0 after one quarter, 17-9 through two, and 28-21 beginning the fourth – the Bobcats nearly pulled off a wild comeback before losing 32-29. In C-team play, IHS fell 33-25 to the Pirates.

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