By K. Conner Last Friday night, the Winslow Bulldogs opened the football season against the American Leadership Academy Ironwood Warriors (ALAI) from Queen Creek. The first points of the game came on a safety by Cylis Gonzalez, giving the Bulldogs a two-point advantage. That was followed in short order by a 26-yard run touchdown by Robert Wilbanks, with a point kick by Trevor Cavasos, ending the first quarter with a score of 9-0, Bulldogs over the Warriors. In the first play of the second quarter, Aiden Kislinbury earned a two-yard run touchdown, with a point after by Cavasos that would be the only scoring drive for the quarter, giving the Bulldogs a 16-point lead at the half. Midway through the third quarter, Robert Wilbanks ran a 10-yard touchdown, with Cavasos making the point after kick. The third quarter ended with Bulldogs over the Warriors, 0-23. Early in the fourth quarter, Kislinbury had a five-yard run touchdown, followed point scoring kick by Cavasos. With seven minutes left in the game, the Warriors Kyle Johnson had a 12-yard run and then the Warriors added a two-point conversion by Ethan Sevey, which would provide the final scoring drive of the game. Making the final score Bulldogs over the Warrior, 8-30. Winslow had 198 yards rushing, 73 yards passing, 6/12 passing attempt for a total of 271 yards. The Warriors had 12 yards rushing, 121 yards passing, 7/20 passing attempt and total 133 yards. In addition to being a shortened season that will only consist of seven games, it was also Senior Night and Homecoming for the Bulldogs. With attendance being limited due to COVID-19, each player and cheer team received two vouchers for fans and the Warriors also received 70 for their fans. Winslow Bulldogs will be on the road this Friday, Oct. 9, traveling to Surprise to meet the Paradise Honor Panthers who won their season opener against Cortez 50-0.
