MODESTO, Calif. (Interstat) — The Modesto Pirates defeated the Diablo Valley Vikings 88-69 in a California Community College men’s basketball game Tuesday night. Modesto built a commanding 46-33 lead by halftime and maintained control throughout the second half. The Pirates improved to 17-1 overall, while Diablo Valley fell to 8-9. Brandon Earl and Dylan Devinney each scored 15 points for the Vikings in the loss. Modesto’s efficient offense proved decisive against a Diablo Valley team that managed only 95.2 points per 100 possessions and struggled from the free-throw line, making 8 of 20 attempts.