Tight games haven’t been commonplace this season for the Durango High School boys basketball team.

The Demons proved they had the poise to pull out a close win against Montrose on Saturday, winning 51-48 for their first Southwestern League road victory.

DHS (7-5, 3-1 SWL) trailed 40-30 after the third quarter but went on an 8-3 run at the beginning of the fourth.

The Demons tied the game at 44 with 3 minutes, 23 seconds left before holding on for the three-point win.

They’ve won three out of their first four SWL games for the first time since a 4-0 start in ’07.

DHS will play rival Montezuma-Cortez at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Cortez.

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Get your DHS tickets at Cortez’s door only

Unlike in years past, there will be no presold tickets for the Durango/Montezuma-Cortez boys and girls archrivalry basketball games Thursday at Montezuma-Cortez High School.
The girls Southwestern League game will be played at 6 p.m.
The boys Southwestern League game will be played at 7:30 p.m.
All tickets will be sold at the front doors of the high school for $5, and the doors to both games will open at 5 p.m. Thursday in Cortez – 600 tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.
CHSAA and SWL passes will be accepted.
Both DHS and MCHS recommend showing up early because the archrivalry games traditionally sell out.
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