MHS bxb, Dec. 27

Marshfield’s basketball teams split tournament opening games with Washington schools Thursday in Astoria at the Vince Dulcich Christmas Tournament. The Pirates boys beat Mark Morris of Longview, WA 67-66. Marshfield (4-3) advances to the championship semi-final round to play Tillamook (3-4) Friday, 4:45 p.m. (KMHS 105.1 or www.kmhsonline.com). Marshfield’s girls, playing in the same tournament but at Warrenton HS, lost to Heritage (WA) 47-26. The Lady Pirates (1-7) will play Rainier (3-7) in the consolation semi-finals Friday at 9:45 a.m. (FM 105.1 & www.kmhsonline.com). Games will conclude on Saturday.