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The Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions defeated the Winslow Bulldogs 59-50 in the Arizona State 3A Conference Championship Tournament at the Finlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley on Feb. 19. Winslow ends its season with an excellent 23-5 record. Pusch Ridge takes a 25-4 record into the semifinal game.
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After the first quarter Winslow led 13-12 but the teams were tied 26-26 at the half. Pusch Ridge led 40-37 after three quarters. The Lions hit their free throws and pulled away in the final period in their 59-50 victory.
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Winslow senior Darius James was the leading scorer with 23 points. Dustin Richard was also in double figures for the Bulldogs. Busch Ridge had three players in double figures led by Lucas Elliott with 22 points. Josiah Moller with 16 points and Jared Stark with 12 points were in double figures for the Lions.
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Bulldog fans were disappointed with the outcome of the game but proud of the effort and the fine season the team accomplished with their 23-5 record.
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