McDermitt boys see season end in opening round loss to Owyhee


Just a few days after playing them in the final weekend of the regular season, the McDermitt High School boys basketball team returned to Owyhee on Tuesday, Feb. 13, for the opening round of the 1A East Regional Tournament.

On the strength of 11, 3-point field goals, the Braves eliminated the Bulldogs 81-50 and advanced to the title game.

McDermitt finished the season 3-21 overall and 2-10 in the 1A East. 

The Bulldogs graduate three seniors in Josh Northrup, Eli Northrup and Jeremiah Horn. McDermitt’s roster included six freshmen and four sophomores.