The Crane boys basketball team split their final two games of the regular season, finishing third in the High Desert League with a 9-3 record, and 16-8 overall.

On Friday, Feb. 12, William Clark scored 20 points and Jack Bentz added 13 to lead Crane to a 55-43 win over Adrian.

The Mustangs led 14-6 at the end of the first period, and extended their lead to 33-19 by halftime.

Adrian then outscored Crane 12-5 in the third quarter to cut the lead to seven headed into the final eight minutes of play.

The Antelopes opened up the final period with a 3-pointer, and Crane answered with buckets by Wyatt Starbuck and Bentz. Adrian closed the gap to 45-42 midway through the quarter, but Crane closed out the game with a 10-1 run.

Crane played their final game of the regular season at Jordan Valley and came up short in a 48-36 loss.

Crane now heads into the High Desert League District Tournament to be played Feb. 18-20 in John Day. The Mustangs will open the tournament at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, when they play Harper/Huntington.

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On Tuesday, Feb. 9, Grant Union defeated Crane 58-44.