Holbrook’s boys team utilized a strong second period to take a 20-point halftime lead over visiting Show Low on Tuesday night before eventually closing out the Cougars by a final of 59-45.
Damien Clark led Holbrook in the first period with five points. In the second, Kobi Koerperich began to heat up, netting 10 in the period. Eric Baldonado added five as Holbrook drained 22 points while giving up just 11 to Show Low. Both teams matched each other in the second half, scoring 24 points apiece but Holbrook’s lead was never threatened.
Koerperich led the Roadrunners with 21 points, which included four treys. Baldonado added 11; Clark, 8; Ethan Bahe had 8; and Brandon Tapaha finished with 5.
Holbrook made six three-point shots and converted 11 of 15 charity tosses.
Show Low was paced by Colton McGinnis and Cougar Cooke with 10 apiece. The Cougars made nine of 16 free throws and canned two shots from distance.
With the win, Holbrook pushed their regular season mark to 17-7. They are now 10-4 in regular season games. Holbrook was ranked 10th in the 3A rankings prior to Tuesday night’s win.
