Holbrook improved to 13-8 with a 60-48 win over Winslow in front of a packed Munoz Gym on Friday night.
Manny Rico matched the Bulldog first quarter output with 6 of his own. Braylon Taliman also connected from deep, giving Holbrook the early 11-6 lead.
In the second, Taliman, Brady Becenti and Rico each found the mark from distance, and Amare Nelson hit 2 traditional buckets extending Holbrook’s lead to 28-21 at the half.
The third quarter was the difference maker. Holbrook’s Taliman and Nelson combined for 15 points in the quarter, and Winslow struggled with just 7 points. Holbrook led 46-28 going into the final eight minutes.
In the fourth, Winslow made a bit of a run but never got closer than 8 points. Taliman capped off the best game of his season with 7 more points. Winslow’s Jerry Alcithy did his part for the Bulldogs with 10 in the final frame, but Holbrook went on to win the game 60-48.
The Roadrunners were led by the junior Taliman’s 20-point effort. Rico and Nelson each netted 14, Travis Bia added 5, as did Becenti. Jah Castille hit one 2-point field goal.
Holbrook made four treys and went 8 for 15 at the free throw line.
Winslow was led by Alcothy’s 13 points. Jacobee Chee added 11, Antonio Nezzie, 7; Jayden Curtis, 7; Anthony Nezzie, 4; Jalen Taylor, 4; and Josh David added 2. The Bulldogs made three treys and went 7 for 14 at the charity stripe.
Holbrook entered the game ranked 11th in the 3A rankings. Winslow was ranked fourth prior to this loss.
The Roadrunners are 8-3 in regular season games. This week they will play in Show Low on Wednesday night then will see the same Cougar team in Holbrook on Friday night.
