Second half downs Coyotes

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune

Madera point guard Alex Rodriguez kicks the ball to the outside during Tuesday’s season-opening loss to the Kingsburg Vikings. 

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The Madera Coyotes boys basketball team was outscored 54-28 in the second half of a season-opening 79-58 loss to the Kingsburg Vikings in Joe Flores Gym. 

Stevie Estrada led the Coyotes with 21 points, eight rebounds and three blocks. However, he was the only Coyote in double figures. Jeremiah Burk was the next highest scorer with nine points. 

The Coyotes cut the lead to four at the halftime break, but couldn’t make enough shots in the second half to keep up with the Vikings.