Pine Bush, NY — Pine Bush Varsity put together a strong effort on Tuesday night but came up just short in a 49–45 loss to Monroe. The game was tightly contested throughout, with Pine Bush taking a slim lead into halftime before both teams traded runs over the final two quarters. Despite Monroe’s late push, the Bushmen stayed within striking distance until the final moments, showing composure and fight down the stretch. Offensively, Guzman led the way with a game-high 15 points, knocking down three shots from beyond the arc, while Pitt added 11 points and controlled the glass on both ends. Traver chipped in 9 points and provided steady play, as Pine Bush shared the ball well and battled on the boards all night. While the result didn’t fall their way, the team’s balanced scoring and defensive effort showed growth and set a solid foundation moving forward.