On Feb. 5, the Winslow Bulldogs traveled to Whiteriver to take on the Alchesay Falcons in the final game of the regular season.
This game would have a significant impact on the standing in the 3A east standing, which would start with a four-way tie for first place and end with a three-way tie for first with Winslow, Holbrook and Snowflake all ending the regular season with a 7-3 conference record.
The game would be a nail-biter throughout, with both teams battling and each team controlling a half.
In the first quarter, the Falcons would outscore the Bulldogs 11 to 7. In the second quarter, the Falcons would maintain the lead, but the Bulldogs would outscore the Falcons 14 to 13 for a halftime score of Winslow, 21 and Alchesay, 24.
In the third quarter, the Bulldogs would take over the lead by outshooting the Falcons 18 to 7. In the fourth quarter both teams would trade baskets, with each scoring 14 points for a final score of Winslow, 53 Alchesay, 45.
Winslow would have two players in double figures led by Isaac David with 18 points and Jace Smith with 17 points. Winslow would be 11 of 15 from the line.
The Winslow Bulldogs will move on to pool play as the 18th seed where they will travel to Phoenix on Feb. 14, to face the 17th seeded Northwest Christian Crusaders.
