The Flagstaff Eagles defeated the Winslow Bulldogs 62-54 in Flagstaff Tuesday evening, leaving the Bulldogs with a record of 8-6 for the season.
Flagstaff led 15-11 after the first quarter of play and by a narrow 31-29 at the half. The Eagles had improved their lead to 46-40 entering the final period.
Michael Goldtooth led all scorers with 16 points for Winslow. Two other Bulldogs were in double figures as Tyler Williams and Tremayne Nez scored 13 points each.
Irvin Tso paced the Eagles with 14 points. Ryan Townsend with 10 points and Aaron Yazzie with 10 were also in double figures for Flagstaff.
Winslow 11 18 11 14 54
Flagstaff 15 16 15 16 62
Winslow: Michael Goldtooth 16, Tyler Williams 13, Brennan James 4, Josh Denny 2, Tremaine Nez 13, Vittorio Sells 2 and Vincenzio Sells 4.
Flagstaff: Aaron Yazzie 10, Ryan Townsend 11, Tyler Henry 1, Irvin Tso 14, David Wigton 2, Callum Long 8, Reid Smith 8 and Bailey Stephens 8.
The Bulldogs are scheduled to host Snowflake tonight (Jan. 6) and play in Holbrook on Saturday. That game will be followed by a streak of four home games against Coconino on Jan. 10, Window Rock on Jan. 17, Blue Ridge on Jan. 19 and Flagstaff on Jan. 20.
