On Nov. 25, the Winslow Lady Bulldogs hosted the Lady Mustangs of Monument Valley in a game that would find the lead changing throughout the game with both teams staying within striking distance to the last moments. A big issue for both teams were fouls and being able to control turnovers.
In the first quarter the Lady Bulldogs would score first and enjoy a small lead early but the Lady Mustangs would then get their footing and take the lead back, outscoring the Lady Bulldogs 19 to 14.
In the second quarter the Lady Bulldogs would take control, limiting the Mustangs to just 6 points while they scored 17 points for a halftime score Winslow 31, Monument Valley 25.
In the third quarter the Mustangs would outscore the Bulldogs 18 to 12 and to go into the final quarter with a tie ballgame.
In the fourth quarter was an edge of the seat quarter for the fans, with both teams trading baskets and the lead until the final two minutes when the Lady Bulldogs would dig deep and making each shot count especially from the line. The Lady Bulldogs would outscore the Lady Mustangs 17 to 11, making the final score Winslow 60, Monument Valley 54.
Winslow had five players in double figures led by Nalani Chee with 12 points including 3-point shots and Emiah Yazzie with 11 points. Kaitlyn Belone, Jessie Puhuhefvaya and Taylin Puhuhefvaya each had 10 points. Winslow was 17 of 27 from the line with being 9 of 11 in the fourth quarter.
The Lady Bulldogs will enjoy one last home game on Dec. 2, when the Ganado Lady Hornets come to town. They will then take to the road where they will travel to Chinle to face the Lady Wildcats on Dec. 4, then onto Fort Defiance to take on the Lady Scouts of Window Rock on Dec. 6. Dec. 9, the Lady Bulldogs return home to host the Lady Warriors of Tuba City all games start at 6 p.m.
