The Perryville boys basketball team couldn't overcome a 20-point halftime deficit and lost to South Iron 74-58 in the first round of the Park Hills Christmas Tournament on Monday.

The Pirates (0-6) will continue bracket play at 1 p.m. today.

Tyler Bauwens led Perryville with 17 points. Michael Fritsche had 15 and Rick Dunn added 10.

South Iron 74, Perryville 58

Perryville 13 13 15 17 -- 58

South Iron 23 23 13 15 -- 74

PERRYVILLE (58) -- Tyler Bauwens 17, Rick Dunn 10, Craig Brueckner 2, Ryan Lorenz 1, Michael Fritsche 15, Jonathan Hecht 6, Ryan Schilling 3, Corey Lorenz 4. FG 22, FT 12-18, F 14 (3-pointers: Fritsche 2. Fouled out: Bauwens)

SOUTH IRON (74) -- Ward 28, Alcorn 12, Reed 6, Trater 10, Dinkins 7, Wright 3, Kensey 2, Sale 2, Hampton 1. FG 30, FT 11-17, F 18 (3-pointers: Ward 3. Fouled out: none)