On Nov. 1, the Winslow Bulldogs traveled to Kayenta to take on the Monument Valley Mustangs in their final game of the season. The team would suit up just 18 players for the game due to injuries and other factors. But the team would show grit and determination throughout.
Bulldog Michael Romero would get the fans on their feet when he would return the opening kick-off back 80 yards for a touchdown with no point after. That would be the only scoring drive in the first quarter.
In the second quarter it would be at the four-minute mark when Mustang Drake Barnell would score on a 10-yard run, with the point after. The Mustangs would score on an eight-yard pass with no time remaining on the clock after a defensive penalty on the Bulldogs for a halftime score of Monument Valley 14, Winslow 6.
Late in the third quarter Mustang Trent Tall would score on a three-yard run with the point after.
At the seven-minute mark of the fourth quarter Bulldog Emanuel Bollin would strip the ball from the Mustang quarterback and run 30 yards into the end zone for the touchdown. No point after. Late in the game Tall would score again from the three-yard line with the point after. The final score Monument Valley 28, Winslow 12.
Winslow had 41 yards passing five of 16, with three interceptions and 20 yards rushing for a total of 61 yards. Angelo Guerrero would have several key sacks. Both quarterbacks Izaak Panana and Gino Quinones would have big plays as well on defense Aiden Martinez, James Mendoza, Tanner Short. Big play makers Bryce Williams, Joseph Guerrero and Caleb Duran.
Winslow finishes the season with a 4-6 record and third in the 3A North.
