The Winslow Bulldogs lost to the Warriors 68-60 at Tuba City last Tuesday, but defeated the Hopi Bruins at home two days later, 84-50. The results left the Bulldogs with a record of 12-4 for the season.
In the 68-60 loss to Tuba City, the Warriors led 15-11 after the first quarter and 30-22 at the half. The Bulldogs rallied and had tied the game 46-46 at the end of the third quarter. Tuba City regained the lead and walked away with the 68-60 win.
Tristan Yazzie led the Warriors with 18 points, while Joseph Mathias added 17 for Tuba City. Darius James led all scorers with 21 points for Winslow. Trishane Cly and Jalen Tapaha added 11 points each, and Pete Dalgai scored 10.
In the 84-50 win over Hopi, the Bulldogs led 20-9 after the first quarter, 51-26 at the half and 68-41 after three quarters. James led all scorers with 34 points. Junior Villanueva added 19 for Winslow and Pete Dalgai scored 14 points. Kyiane Yazzie led Hopi with 26 points and Jihad Nodman added 14.
The Bulldogs were slated to play the Lobos at Snowflake on Tuesday before beginning the holiday break.
