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Irvyng Urquijo Honored Saturday Night at Springer

By Marty Mayfield

KRTN Multi-Media

“He was doing what he loved.” Isaiah DeHerrera told Springer basketball fans as they gathered to honor former Red Devil basketball player Irvyng Urquijo Saturday night at Sim Brown Gym. 

Many a Springer Fan sported sported the T-Shirt!
Many a Springer Fan sported the T-Shirt!

 

DeHerrera went on to talk about Urquijo who died in a bull riding accident last year in Portales. DeHerrera told the crowd that Urquijo lived to ride and told of other memories he had of Urquijo. He then asked Irvyng’s brothers, Jose and Jesus to climb the stairs and unveil a banner that now hangs in the gym that Irvyng created so many basketball memories in. 

Brothers Jesus and Jose were honored with revealing the banner that now hangs in Sim Brown Gym at Springer High School
Brothers Jesus and Jose were honored with revealing the banner that now hangs in Sim Brown Gym at Springer High School

 

Irvyng's cousin Aubri Rizo sang to the crowd during the ceremony to honor Irving Urquijo at Saturday nights ballgame.
Irvyng’s cousin Aubri Rizo, struggling to hold back the tears, sang to the crowd during the ceremony to honor Irving Urquijo at Saturday nights ballgame.

 

Girl’s Game

As the girl’s game got under way it was evident that Springer had their work cut out as the Logan Lady Longhorns easily out sized the Lady Red Devils with at least three players a full head taller. The Lady Longhorns took the early lead and really never looked back pulling out in front by 10 before the Lady Red Devils finally found a groove and drew back to within four. The Lady Longhorns aggressive play however took over and the pulled away. 

After half time the Logan continued their aggressive play and finally ended the game with a 24 point lead 80-56. 

Logan 20  18  28  14  80

Springer14 17 10 15  56

Logan High Point

Kippi Webb 10 2 of 6 free throws

Emily Collins 17  6 of 8 free throws

Brooke Racher 12

Shana Sorrels 16   3 of 5 free throws

McKenna Stone 14  2 of 4 free throws

Free Throws 13 of 23 attempts

Springer High Point 

Hannah Burton 15  1 of 2 free throws

Free Throws  13 of 18 attempts

Kippi Webb easily a head taller than Alicia Arias (30) tries to get a hand on the rebound Saturday night in Sim Brown Gym at Springer
Kippi Webb easily a head taller than Alicia Arias (30) tries to get a hand on the rebound Saturday night in Sim Brown Gym at Springer

 

Again Kippi Webb uses her height advantage to give Anjelica Montoya fits as she tries for the shot late in the first quarter.
Again Kippi Webb uses her height advantage to give Anjelica Montoya fits as she tries for the shot late in the first quarter.

 

Alicia Arias takes one for the team as Kaylee Forre fouls Arias on the shot Saturday evening during the game with Logan
Alicia Arias takes one for the team as Kaylee Forre fouls Arias on the shot Saturday evening during the game with Logan

 

Boy’s Game

Logan had their hands full with the Springer boys as this fast paced game got under way with both teams scoring on their opening possessions. Logan however pulled out in front but for not as Springer stayed close. In the second quarter Springer struck and tied the game late in the second period. By half time however Logan had regained the lead 28-24 after a 21-21tie. 

The second half saw the Longhorns height advantage continue to give them the edge as they controlled the boards and tipped balls on shots. Springer never gave up but came up short with shots made that allowed the Longhorns to gain a bigger lead. Springer had patience and worked the ball on the outside and when a shot presented itself they took it however missing several and due to the height advantage of Logan failed to retrieve the ball on the rebounds. 

When the final buzzer sounded Logan had a nine point win 64-55. 

Logan    19    9  20  16  64

Springer 12  12 16  15  55

Logan High Point 

Wyatt Strand 22  4 of 5 free throws

Wesley Gudgell 17  3 of 6 free throws

Free Throws 8 of 13 attempts

Springer High Point

Anthony Romero 23  4 of 4 free throws

Estevan Romero  17 0-1 free throws

Free throws  5 of 6 attempts

Wesley Gudgell head and shoulders about Anthony Romero goes for the block during the game Saturday night in Springer
Wesley Gudgell head and shoulders about Anthony Romero goes for the block during the game Saturday night in Springer

 

Uriel Urquijo makes a pass to prevent the block by Wesley Gudgell.
Uriel Urquijo makes a pass to prevent the block by Wesley Gudgell.

 

Trailing by 12 Estevan Romero makes the play to the basket as Mike Estrada backs out to prevent the foul.
Trailing by 12 Estevan Romero makes the play to the basket as Mike Estrada backs out to prevent the foul.
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