Holbrook’s visit to Snowflake on Tuesday evening provided fans from both schools an entertaining back and forth game eventually won by the Lobos 74-68. The first period was a precursor to the night with both teams finishing knotted at 13 apiece. Kobi Koerperich netted eight of Holbrook’s points while Snowflake had a more balanced attack in the opening frame. Holbrook’s Jaren Jackson came alive in the second period scoring eight and pacing the Birds to a 33-26 half time edge. Tynen Thomas scored the Birds final five points of the period hitting a three-point shot, getting a quick steal and converting a lay-up to give Holbrook momentum going into the break.
The third period saw Holbrook extend their lead thanks to four treys from sophomore point guard Eric Baldonado. Josiah Freddie added four in the paint and Holbrook went to the final stanza on top 50-42. The final period saw the two teams combine for 50 points, but the majority of those belonged to the Lobos. Snowflake battled to tie the game at 64 to 64 in the waning minutes as Holbrook struggled with the Lobos press. Down the stretch Snowflake was able to hit enough free-throws to seal their 10th win of the season against nine losses. The Lobos netted 32 points over the final eight minutes with 15 of those coming from the charity stripe.
Holbrook hit four treys in the fourth period alone and connected on 13 from distance throughout the contest led by Baldonado with five. Holbrook made seven of 13 free-throws while the Lobos went to the line 35 times, making good on 22 of those tries.
Holbrook was led in scoring by Baldonado with 16. Koerperich added 15; Freddie, 10; Jackson, 9; Terrence Kelley, 7; Tyrell Nelson, 6; and Thomas finished with 5.
The Lobos were paced by Garrett Wood and Dylan Ervien each with 19 on the night. Dylan Kay added 10; Jake Fusselman, 8; Taden Flake, 7; Trever Willis, 7; Jake Christensen, 2; and Myles Bahe helped with 2.
With the loss Holbrook drops to 11-8 overall and they are now 1-7 in regular season games. Snowflake improved to 10-9 and they are now 6-3 in regular season contests having put together a four game winning streak.
After hosting Winslow last Thursday, Holbrook will travel to Valley Christian on Saturday. On Tuesday the Roadrunners played at Payson. Snowflake was at Show Low on Friday night and hosted Thatcher on Saturday. On Tuesday they welcomed in top ranked Blue Ridge.
