The Wildcats improved their season mark to 4-3 with an easy home court romp over Shonto Prep on Tuesday of last week. Joseph City earned its fourth win by defeating the Grizzlies 66-6.
The Cats jumped out early, taking a commanding 24-1 lead in the first period. They led 38-5 at the half, then allowed Shonto Prep just a single point in the entire second half.
Koby Smith led four Joseph City players in double figures with 17 points. Matt Fields added 13; Tristan Richard and Carlos Sanchez, 12 each; Forester Flake, 6; Troy Poudrier, 4; and Daniel Tigert, 2. The Wildcats made three of 11 free throws and hit one three-point shot.
Fields led the team in rebounds with 11. Smith, Richards and Sanchez each grabbed nine boards.
After hosting St. Johns on Tuesday, the Wildcats will travel to Rock Point on Thursday, Dec. 17, then return to the road on Friday, Dec. 18, for a trip to Seligman. That will be their final game prior to the Christmas break. They are scheduled to play in the St. Johns Holiday Tournament beginning on Friday, Jan. 1.
