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Joseph City turned a two-point half time lead against Ash Fork into a seven-point win on Tuesday night on their home floor. The Wildcats led by three after the first period then with both teams combining for 39 points in the second they were able to remain on top by two. Both teams again scored well in the third with 19 apiece. In the fourth, Joseph City had their largest offensive output and their defense limited the Spartans to 17 points to get the 75-68 win.
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Seth Hutchens led the Cats in scoring with 23 points. KJ Kinlicheenie added 17; Jay Edwards, 11; Kaden Moss, 9; Carlos Sanchez, 9; Latrell Kinlicheenie, 4; and Talon Smith helped with 2.
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On Friday, Joseph City hit the road with a trip to Grand Canyon where they left with a 58-51 win. Both teams scored well in the first closing out the initial eight minutes with a 17 all tie. In the second, Joseph City’s defense clamped down holding the Phantoms to just two points giving the Wildcats a 27-19 halftime edge. Joseph City extended that lead to double digits heading to the fourth, then even though they were outscored in the final period, the outcome of the game was never really in doubt.
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Edwards led the charge with 18 points. Sanchez added 13; Latrell Kinlicheenie, 11; KJ Kinlicheenie, 9; Hutchens, 5; and Smith again helped with 2.
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The Wildcats will have one final game before the Christmas break. Tomorrow (Dec. 20) they will host Basis School from Flagstaff. Joseph City will play in the Coyotes Basketball Invitational beginning on Dec. 27. The tournament is hosted by Arizona Lutheran Academy. Joseph City will return to regular action on Jan. 3 when they host Fort Thomas.
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The Wildcats enter this week with an overall record of 6-6, and they are 5-2 in power point contests.
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