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Holbrook took their sweet time getting their legs under them on Tuesday night and trailed visiting Ganado 15-10 after the first period. But the final three periods belonged entirely to the Roadrunners. Kobi Koerperich hit three treys in the second period sparking Holbrook to a 30-21 half time lead.
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Holbrook’s defense stepped up its intensity against an inferior Hornet team holding them to just two points in the third period and 10 in the half. Holbrook connected on a total of eight three-point shots in the game as they rolled in the second half to a 59-31 win.
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Koerperich led the way in scoring with 14; Josiah Freddie added 12; Damian Clark, 11; Tynen Thomas, 6; Blayne Nelson, 5; Anthony Nelson, 4; Oscar Hernandez, 2; Hadley Wilson, 2; and Ethan Bahe helped with 1.
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Holbrook made five of nine free throw attempts, and hit on eight of the long range shots.
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Ganado was led by Wacey Benward with 10 points. The Hornets made three treys and went one for two at the line.
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With the win Holbrook improved to 5-4 overall and they evened their regular season mark at 2-2.
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Holbrook hosted Fountain Hills on Friday night, then will play in the Round Valley Tournament held Thursday through Saturday.
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