Overtime Showdown: Monte Vista Edge Past Alamosa

The match at the MVHS gym ended with a 65‑59 victory for Monte Vista, but only after an extra period. The game was a back‑and‑forth battle with neither side willing to give up. Monte Vista’s star Azariah Hurt Hurtado led the charge, scoring 22 points and making key free throws in the final moments. Alamosa’s Victor Zepeda topped his team with 21 points, but the effort wasn’t enough to keep the score close. From the start, both teams traded baskets. Hurtado and Kingston Wilcox scored early, but Alamosa’s Jaidyn Burciaga hit a three‑pointer to take the lead. Monte Vista answered with Jiron’s layup and John Jake Naranjo’s two baskets, putting the Pirates ahead 25‑22. The first quarter ended with Monte Vista up 31‑25, thanks to a mix of three‑point shots and clutch free throws. The second quarter saw the score tied multiple times. Zepeda’s two free throws and a jumper gave Alamosa a brief edge, but Hurtado’s free‑throw shooting helped keep Monte Vista competitive. By halftime the Pirates were up 31‑25, but Alamosa narrowed it to 41‑39 before the third quarter ended.The fourth quarter was a rollercoaster. Hurtado’s free throws and a three‑point play gave Monte Vista a 49‑45 lead, but Zepeda answered with layups and free throws to bring the game to 51‑51 with just over a minute left. Hurtado then tied the score and later hit another three, pushing Monte Vista to a 61‑56 advantage. Alamosa’s Mora hit a two‑point play to cut it to 61‑59, yet Monte Vista closed the game with four consecutive free throws. The overtime period was dominated by Hurtado and Wilcox, who each made crucial shots to keep Monte Vista ahead. Hurtado’s free‑throw streak and a three‑pointer sealed the win, while Alamosa couldn’t mount a comeback. Overall, Monte Vista finished with 65 points to Alamosa’s 59. The game featured six three‑point baskets for Monte Vista and six for Alamosa, with the Pirates committing fewer fouls (seven versus 23). The victory keeps Monte Vista’s record at 9‑6, while Alamosa remains at 7‑10.