The Lady Wildcats of Joseph City picked up a pair of wins last week, pushing their season record to 13-5 with victories over Mogollon and El Capitan.
Hosting the Mogollon Lady Mustangs on Tuesday, Joseph City turned a four-point first period lead into a 16-point lead at the half following a strong second period. The Cats pulled away in the second half, winning the game handily 67-37.
Ten players logged scores for the Cats led by Katelyn Pugh with 14 points. Taylor Elmer added 10; Lindi Gardner, 9; Krista Edwards, 8; Allison Bushman and Alyssa Hutchens, 6 each; Sierra Rogers and Chalet Baldwin, 4 each; and Sadie Tuckfield, Haley Edwards and Amanda Baldwin, 2 each.
Saturday’s game against the Lady Eagles from El Capitan was a nail biter eventually won by Joseph City 42-36 in overtime. Pugh put together another good outing on the Cats’ behalf with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Amanda Baldwin scored 12 with six steals. Gardner netted 7 points along with four assists and six steals.
Joseph City was ranked 21st in the Division IV power points prior to Saturday’s game with a 7-2 mark in those contests. If the Wildcats continue to win games, they are positioned to reach the post-season as one of the top 24 teams in their division. After hosting Cibecue on Tuesday, they will play at Superior on Friday, Jan. 23, then play at Fort Thomas the next day. On Tuesday, Jan. 27, they will play Mogollon at Heber.
