Eric Miller is once again heading up the boys Wildcat squad. This year his roster currently has seniors Brent Bush, Cole Moss, Jan Armengol, Jared Layden and Collin Rackley; juniors Landon Miller, Abram Rascon and Kaysen Miller; along with sophomores Cody Nockideneh, Eli James, Cort Miller and Jaimen Tsosie; and freshmen Heston Miller on the varsity roster.
Last season the Wildcats posted a 13-5 regular season mark before ending their season in the first round of the 1A state playoffs. This year the Cats open their campaign early in the week playing in the Boyd Baker Tournament hosted by Amphitheater High School. Joseph City is slated to face Willcox on Monday, then will take on Catalina and Patagonia Union on Tuesday. Their first regular season game will be Monday the 27th when they travel to Ash Fork. The Wildcat’s first home game is Nov. 30, when they host Valley Sanders.
The Lady Wildcats are coached by Dan Bushmen. Their current varsity roster is comprised of seniors Cambria Miller and Ava Neill; juniors Gabrielle Jesmer, April Neill and Samantha Jesmer; sophomores Amber Neill, Jaydiana Kinlicheenie, Audrey Neill, McKenzie Jesmer and Raylee Fish; along with freshmen; Sahzira Schoby and Tori Beatty.
Like their male counterparts, the Lady Wildcats will be in action at the Boyd Baker Tournament early in the week. They play St. David, and Willcox on Monday, they will see Duncan on Tuesday in bracket play. Their first regular season game is also at Ash Fork with their first time on their home court being vs Valley Sanders on Nov. 30.
Last season the Lady Wildcats posted a 16-2 regular season, and finished as the 1A State Runner-up, falling to Rock Point in the championship game.
