The Snowflake Lobos defeated the Winslow Bulldogs 79-58 in the Arizona State Division III Tournament last weekend to end Winslow’s season with an impressive 20-9 record. Snowflake advanced to the next round on Friday, Feb. 27, against the Cortez Colts, 77-66 winners over Yuma Catholic.
Snowflake held a 16-14 lead after the first quarter, but scored 30 points in the second to build a commanding 46-26 halftime advantage. The lead was 66-44 after three quarters and the Lobos coasted to their 79-58 victory.
Kurt Wood led Snowflake and all scorers with 22 points. Travis Flake added 18 points for the Lobos; Caeon Ervien, 11; and Gunner Caldwell and Tanner Crosby, 9 each.
Dalvin Benally led Winslow with 15 points. Trelonnie Sanders added 11 and Akkeem Foster, 9.
Winslow Coach Ricky Greer said after the game that Snowflake hurt the Bulldogs badly on the offensive boards and attacking the basket.
Snowflake had 29 two-point goals to 19 for Winslow, although the Bulldogs had six three-pointers to three for the Lobos. Snowflake also had a big advantage at the charity stripe, hitting 16 of 29 free throws to just two of six for the Bulldogs.
