The Winslow Bulldogs fell to the Falcon Hills Falcons in the Arizona State 3A Conference Championship Tournament Title Game in Glendale last Saturday. The loss ended Winslow’s fine season with a 26-10 record. The Bulldogs actually led most of the game, although the second half was close until the final minute.
The Bulldogs led 10-8 after the first period of play. The lead was increased to 22-17 at the half. The Falcons rallied and actually led much of the third quarter but Winslow regained the lead and led 34-33 going into the final period. The teams were within a point or two for the rest of the game.
Joe Wagoner led all scorers with 23 points for Fountain Hills. Bryan Andrashkie with 13 points and Kale Vargas with 11 were also in double figures for the Falcons. Winslow was led by Rory Billie with 13 points. Junior Villanueva with 11 points and Pete Dalgai with 10 were also in double figures for the Bulldogs.
A key for the game was success at the charity line for the Falcons. They converted 123 of 26 to 9 of 24 for the Bulldogs. A 10 of 13 fourth quarter was the difference in the game.
