The Roadrunners swept through the Round Valley Roundball tournament over the weekend claiming the tournament championship by 30 points over Safford on Saturday evening.
Holbrook actually started the tournament on Thursday vs Safford in the first of two pool games. Their first meeting resulted in a 66-51 Holbrook win. Brandon Tapaha led the way with 26 points. Quentin Thomas added 15 and Sam Francisco netted 11.
The second pool game came Thursday evening with a 72-52 win over Benson. Noah Brown netted 21 points all in the first half. Francisco added 13 and Jayden Kinlecheenie finished with 10.
Holbrook opened bracket play at noon on Friday, with a 67-43 win over San Carlos. Thomas led with 25 points which included six treys, four coming in the second half. Tapaha added 20 in the win.
That win advanced them in the bracket to face Leading Edge Academy on Friday evening. This was Holbrook’s closest game of the tournament but they still prevailed 60-47. Holbrook made 14 three-point field goals in the win. Noah Brown led in scoring with 18 points. Tapaha added 17 and Thomas finished with 14.
With the win, Holbrook moved to the semi-final round on Saturday morning where they downed Alchesay 70-40. Brandon Tapaha led in scoring with a 20-point effort. Thomas added 13, and Xavier Brown had 11.
In the championship game on Saturday, Holbrook met up with Safford and this time despite playing without an injured Noah Brown, Holbrook cruised to a 30-point win at 65-35. Francisco had a hot shooting hand finishing with 23 points. Tapaha and Xavier Brown each had 11.
Tapaha was named to the all-tournament team and was also named the tournament MVP.
Holbrook will now be off until Jan. 5 when they host Round Valley. The Birds are 13-2 overall and 5-0 in regular-season power point contests.
