On Feb. 13, the Winslow Bulldogs traveled to Phoenix to take on the Northwest Christian Crusaders in a game that would show the perseverance of the Bulldog team and their unwillingness to give up, along with their fans who would cheer them on throughout.
In the first half it would be all Crusaders, who would be masterful in keeping the Bulldogs off balance. In the fourth quarter when the Bulldogs were trailing the Crusaders by double figures they would fight their way back to within 6-points, but time would not be on their side despite their effort.
In the first quarter of the game the Crusaders would outscore the Bulldogs 13-5. In the second quarter, the Crusaders would outscore the Bulldogs 21-14, for a halftime score of Northwest Christian, 34 and Winslow, 19.
In the third quarter, the Crusaders outshot the Bulldogs, 24 to 14. Then in the fourth quarter the Bulldogs would outshoot the Crusaders 21 to 6, for a final score Northwest Christian, 64 and Winslow, 56.
Winslow had two players in double figures, led by Isaac David shooting 30 points, with 23 coming in the second half, and Jayden Curtis with 10 points. Winslow was 10 of 15 from the line.
Winslow finishes the season with a 16 and 11 record and three-way tie for first in 3A east.
