Holbrook’s boys team took care of business in their home opener on Monday night with a 10 point victory over Chinle. Holbrook started quickly pouring in 17 first period points, seven from Eric Baldonado and six by Kobi Koerperich. Chinle’s standout player Cooper Burbank netted six in the first eight minutes for the Wildcats.
In the second the Cats chipped away at Holbrook’s lead behind Kylen Yazzie’s nine points and Holbrook led 29-28 at the half.
Koerperich drained six in the third where Holbrook rebuilt their lead to a 39-32 lead with eight minutes left. In the fourth the Roadrunners made good on 10 of 13 free throws to pull away and win 55-45.
Baldonado led in scoring with 18, Koerperich added 15; Damien Clark, 12; Ethan Bahe, 4; and Anthony Nelson and Zeke Begaii each added three point shots. The Roadrunners made four three-point field goals, and went 14 for 24 at the line.
Chinle was paced by Cooper Burbank’s 18. Kylen Yazzie added 14; Malik Bahe, 3; and Leighton Bitsilly, Payton Wagner, Latherian John, Corey Nakai and Darren Woody each scored two points. The Wildcats made a trio of treys and went 14 for 18 at the free throw line.
Holbrook played in the Ben Franklin/Gilbert Christian Thanksgiving Tournament this weekend before returning to regular season action on Tuesday with a trip to Window Rock. On Friday they will be in Ganado.
