The Winslow Bulldogs lost two tough contests to 3A North Region foes late last week, falling to the Scouts on Thursday night in Window Rock, 52-51, and to Holbrook’s Roadrunners at home on Friday, 61-58. With the losses, Winslow fell to 23-8 for the season and 7-3 in the region.

The Bulldogs had trouble early with the Holbrook defense and trailed 11-7 after the first quarter and 22-15 at the half. The third quarter was huge for the Roadrunners as they built a 45-29 lead. Winslow roared back in the final period, scoring as many points in that quarter as they had in the other three. The Roadrunners still managed to prevail 61-58 and never trailed in the contest.

Kraig Shirley scored more than half of Winslow’s points and led all scorers with 30 points. Tyler Williams with 11 points and Jevon Estelle with 10, all in the second half, were also in double figures for the Bulldogs.

Jalen Jackson paced the Holbrook attack with 22 points. Kory Koerperich was also in double figures for the Roadrunners with 18 points. Rashaun Baldwin tallied nine for Holbrook.

The win may have given the Roadrunners a regular season title in the 3A North Region and a first round bye in the regional tournament. Both teams will play next in the 3A North Region Tournament, which began on Tuesday at Chinle.

Holbrook 11 11 23 16 61

Winslow 7 8 14 29 58

Holbrook: Blake Maestas 2, Kory Koerperich 18, Rashaun Baldwin 9, Thomas Epps 5, Ilacian Johnson 1, Joey Aguilera 4 and Jalen Jackson 22.

Winslow: Tyler Williams 11, Kraig Shirley 30, Sedale Flanagan 3, Jevon Estelle 10, Tremayne Nez 2 and Mark Oliva 2.

The Window Rock Scouts roared back in the final stanza to edge the Winslow Bulldogs 52-51 last Thursday night.

Winslow started strong and had a narrow 18-15 lead after the first quarter of play. The Bulldogs were still up at the half 34-27 and had a 45-35 lead going into the final period. Window Rock outscored the Bulldogs 17-6 in the fourth quarter to take the win. The game was not decided until the final buzzer, as Winslow failed to score on its final possession.

Shirley led all scorers with 19 points for Winslow. Estelle was also in double figures for the Bulldogs with 14 points.

Kyler Ashley led the Scouts with 14 points and Jaydiamond Taliman was also in double figures with 11 points.

Winslow 18 16 11 6 51

WR 15 12 8 17 52

Winslow: Tyler Williams 6, Kraig Shirley 19, Johnnie Woods 3, Jevon Estelle 14, Tremayne Nez 4, Mark Oliva 2, Michael Goldtooth 2 and Brennan James 1.

Window Rock: Kyler Ashley 14, Jaydiamond Taliman 13, Dominique Dale 7, Ote Manson 6, Joshua Pablo 4, Ty Wauneka 3, LaBradford Smith 3 and Taylor Davis 2.