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Pirates Fall to 3A Power Forge Christian
St. Mary's drops third game in four after strong start to season
Feb. 7, 2026 at 11:15pm
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The St. Mary's Pirates basketball team, who started the season 10-2 in the 3A ranks, fell to the top-five ranked Forge Christian squad in a tough matchup. The Pirates kept it close early but Forge Christian was able to maintain a lead throughout the game, handing St. Mary's their third loss in their last four contests.
Why it matters
St. Mary's had been off to a strong start to the season but has struggled in recent games, dropping two of their last three before facing the highly-ranked Forge Christian team. This loss puts the Pirates at 10-5 on the year and they will look to get back on track with two road games coming up against Salida and Manitou Springs.
The details
The Pirates hung tough with Forge Christian in the early going, battling the Fury to a standstill after the first quarter. However, Forge Christian was able to pull away and maintain a lead for the rest of the game, handing St. Mary's their third loss in four games.
- The Pirates started the season 10-2 in the 3A ranks.
- St. Mary's has dropped two of their last three games before facing Forge Christian.
- The Pirates now have a week off before their next two road games against Salida and Manitou Springs.
The players
St. Mary's Pirates
The high school basketball team from St. Mary's that plays in the 3A division.
Forge Christian
A top-five ranked 3A high school basketball team that defeated St. Mary's in their recent matchup.
What’s next
The Pirates will look to get back on track with two road games against Salida and Manitou Springs after their week off.
The takeaway
St. Mary's strong start to the season has been derailed by recent losses, including this defeat to top-ranked Forge Christian. The Pirates will need to regroup during their upcoming week off and find a way to get back to their winning ways in order to make a push for the postseason.
