The Dove Creek Lady Bulldogs’ 2015-2016 season came to an end on Thursday at the hands of the Plateau Valley Cowboys (10-10).
The Cowboys entered the Class 1A District 1 tournament as the top seed, and they made quick work of the Lady Bulldogs, winning 40-15 in the opening round.
The Lady Bulldogs had a rocky season, but they did pick up a win 28-25 win against Telluride on Feb. 19 to break the goose egg and tally a score in the win column, finishing the season 1-19.
After dealing with injuries to Spencer and Scott Gatlin this season, the Bulldogs compiled a 10-9 record heading into postseason play.
They got a big 63-35 win over North Park in the district tournament opener on Thursday to advance to the semifinals.
However, on Friday they were met by the eventual district champion Ouray Trojans (19-2), who ended the Bulldogs’ season with a 58-45 loss.
scoreboard
Boys basketball
Mancos 47, Telluride 53
Mancos 60, Ridgway 56
Dove Creek 63, North Park 35
Dove Creek 45, Ouray 58
Girls basketball
Mancos 38, Dolores 58
Mancos 42, Ridgway 41
Dolores 28, Ignacio 63
Dove Creek 15, Plateau Valley 45