On Jan. 24, the Winslow Bulldogs hosted the Alchesay Falcons of Whiteriver with both teams being in a four-way tie for first in the 3A east. In a game that would be close through the first half, it would be the third quarter that would decide the direction of the game when the Falcons would take control and the Bulldogs would try to get back in it, but time would run out.
In the first quarter, the Bulldogs would enjoy a 1-point lead, outscoring the Falcons 13 to 12.
In the second quarter the Falcons would enjoy the lead, outscoring the Bulldogs 16-11, for a halftime score Alchesay 28, Winslow 24.
In the third quarter, the Falcons would come out on fire, outscoring the Bulldogs 23 to 6.
In the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs would outscore the Falcons 16-13 for a final score Alchesay, 68, Winslow 46.
Winslow had two players in double figures lead by Isaac David with 14 points and Jace Smith with 11 points. Winslow was five of nine from the line.
Winslow has just three games remaining in the regular season, facing Show Low on Jan. 28, in Show Low then coming home on Jan. 31 for senior night, hosting Blue Ridge and then on Feb. 5 they will face Alchesay in Whiteriver all games starting at 7:30 p.m.
