Snowflake’s Lady Lobos picked up a big road win over Blue Ridge last Tuesday prior to playing five games at the Round Valley Tournament over the weekend. A strong second period paved the way to a seven-point halftime lead. Snowflake’s defense then held the Lady Yellowjackets to only 19 second half points to secure the 42-38 win.

Melissa Eich led the Snowflake offense with 9 points, followed by Tori Flake and Marisa Godfrey with 8 each; Audrey Livingston, 6; Tycee Coplan and Elle Flake, 4 each; and Kadi Johnson, 3.

Snowflake opened the tournament with a pair of games on Thursday.

The Lobos again got the job done on the defensive end, holding Silver, N.M., to single digits in each quarter of a 35-28 win. Snowflake broke a 16-16 halftime tie with a big third period. Despite scoring only two points in the fourth, the Lobos’ lead was strong enough to win the game. Coplan led the way with 9 points. Godfrey and Eich each netted 7, and Tori Flake and Johnson both scored 6.

Thursday’s second game was a rematch with Blue Ridge. This time the game belonged to the Yellowjackets, who won 40-23.

Snowflake opened bracket play on Friday with a 51-21 win over a struggling Show Low team. The Lady Cougars netted just five points in the first half and trailed the Lobos by 28. Snowflake pushed the lead to 30 early in the fourth. Godfrey led the team with 17 points. Coplan added 10.

That win advanced the Lobos in the bracket to face Thatcher on Friday evening. Thatcher’s size took over in the fourth period as the Lady Eagles pulled away late in the game to secure a 42-36 win, sending the Lobos to the loser side of the bracket. Godfrey again scored in double figures with 12. Coplan added 9 in the loss.

Saturday’s only game was a close 43-40 loss to Alchesay. Snowflake held the lead going into the fourth period, but the Lady Falcons came on strong late in the game to close the deal, handing the Lobos their third loss of the season against four wins. Godfrey netted 11 and Tori Flake added 10.

Snowflake was slated to play in Window Rock on Monday night and will close out this semester with a game at Payson on Friday, Dec. 19. The Lobos will be playing in the Valley Christian tournament beginning on Dec. 29 in Chandler.