Green River Pirates Earn No. 7 Spot in 1A State Basketball Tournament

The Pirates will face the winner of Dugway vs. Monticello in the first round on Friday.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The Green River Pirate boys basketball team finished the regular season with a 16-7 record and a perfect 8-0 mark in Region 19, earning them the No. 7 seed in the upcoming 1A State Championships. Led by the dynamic duo of Jason Hernandez and Rolando Anguiano, the Pirates have won 11 of their last 12 games and will take on the winner of the Dugway-Monticello matchup in the first round on Friday, February 20.

Why it matters

Green River is a small town, and the Pirates' basketball team provides a source of community pride and excitement. Making it to the state tournament is a major accomplishment for the program, and a deep playoff run could galvanize the town and inspire the next generation of young basketball players.

The details

The Pirates' success this season has been fueled by the standout play of Hernandez and Anguiano. Hernandez is averaging 21 points and 6.7 assists per game, ranking him 4th in the state in assists across all classifications. Anguiano is close behind with 17.9 points per game, and the duo also ranks in the top 10 in the state for total assists.

  • The Pirates finished the regular season with a 72-32 win over Pinnacle on Wednesday, February 12.
  • The Utah High School Activities Association released the final rankings and tournament bracket on Monday, February 17.
  • The Pirates will face the winner of Dugway vs. Monticello in the first round on Friday, February 20 at 7:00 PM.

The players

Jason Hernandez

A senior guard who is averaging 21 points and 6.7 assists per game, ranking him 4th in the state in assists across all classifications.

Rolando Anguiano

A senior forward who is averaging 17.9 points per game and is also in the top 10 in the state for total assists.

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What they’re saying

“The Pirates' success this season has been a source of great pride for our small community. We're excited to see how far they can go in the state tournament.”

— Sarah Olson, Green River Resident (castlecountryradio.com)

What’s next

The winner of the Green River vs. Dugway/Monticello game will advance to the quarterfinals at Salt Lake Community College starting on Thursday, February 26.

The takeaway

Green River's basketball team has proven that small-town programs can compete at the highest levels, and their playoff run will be closely watched by the entire community as they aim to make a deep run in the 1A State Championships.