The Demons lost 49-28 at Montrose on Saturday after scoring just 18 points through three quarters.

“They were very patient and methodical,” DHS head coach Nancy Smith said of Montrose. “There were two very different styles of play.”

Emily McCue led DHS with 14 points, her fourth consecutive game in double figures, and Augusta Brockus had eight.

DHS (3-9, 1-3 Southwestern League) trailed 20-10 at halftime.

Both teams scored just five points in the first frame.

“Montrose really packed its defense inside the three-point line,” Smith said. “They hang back; they don’t come out and challenge a lot.”

Montrose (9-5, 4-0 SWL) won for the fourth consecutive game, while DHS dropped its third game in a row.

The Demons next will play against archrival Montezuma-Cortez at 6 p.m. Thursday in Cortez.

“The beautiful thing about basketball is that here’s always something to improve,” Smith said. “We’ll take a look at those areas we’re weakest in and build them up.”

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Get your DHS tickets at Cortez’s doorstep 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 – 600 tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.
CHSAA and SWL passes will be accepted.
Both schools recommend showing up early because the rivalry games traditionally sell out.
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