Pirates fall but make state tourney field

The Pike County Pirates lost to the top-seeded Northeast Raiders 80-51 Friday night. They play Greene County at 5:30 p.m. today at Northeast in the consolation game.Northeast and Lamar County will battle for the region crown.The Pirates will advance to the state tournament. Their first round game will depend on seeding that will be determined after the consolation game.More on this story as it develops.