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.
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.
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
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
