MHS bxb, Dec. 30

Marshfield’s boys took first place and the Lady Pirates fifth place at the 51st Vince Dulcich Christmas Basketball Tournament at Astoria. The Boys beat Redmond in the title game 60-52. Prior to Saturday night’s win, Marshfield beat Tillamook 74-47 in the semi-finals Friday and opened the tourney with a 67-66 win over Mark Morris out of Longview, WA. The Pirates (6-3) next play at Newport on Jan. 7, 7 p.m. The Marshfield girls lost their opener to Heritage, Vancouver, WA, 47-26, but came back and downed Rainier in the consolation semi-finals 35-50 and then beat Tillamook 37-22 for fifth place. The Lady Pirates (3-7) are at Newport on Jan. 7, 5:30 p.m