Pioneer High School boys basketball team falls to Vanden in Monticello Empire League matchup

Pioneer High School boys basketball team fell to an even 1-1 in Monticello Empire League play following a closer-than-it-looked 63-43 loss to the visiting Vanden High School Thursday night. The Patriots (8-7, 1-1 MEL) came into the matchup in great form, having won four of five overall, including the MEL home opener over Wood this past Tuesday, 50-45. Star junior Melvir Pooni led the way for the Patrios on Tuesday night with 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. Fellow junior Santos Bermudez was the only other Patriot...