The Winslow Bulldogs earned regional victories over Tuba City and Winslow Rock last weekend.
The Bulldogs defeated the Window Rock Scouts 70-50 in a home game on Saturday. The win improved Winslow’s record to 22-6 for the season and to 6-1 in the region. Window Rock suffered only its second regional loss.
The Bulldogs got off to a very strong start and had a 22-9 lead after the first quarter. The lead at the intermission was 37-23. They held a 51-37 edge after three quarters.
Jevon Estelle and Kraig Shirley were the game’s high point scorers with 20 points each for Winslow. Tyler Williams was also in double figures for the Bulldogs with 16 points, including four three-point baskets. Jay Taliman was the only Scout in double figures with 19 points.
W Rock 9 14 14 13 50
Winslow 22 15 14 19 70
Window Rock: Taylor Davis 1, Ote Manson 6, Kyler Ashley 4, Josh Paldo 4, Brad Smith 2, Dominique Dale 8, Ty Waneka 6 and Jay Taliman 19.
Winslow: Tyler Williams 16, Kraig Shirley 20, Johnnie Woods 5, Jevon Estelle 20, Tremayne Nez 7 and Sedale Flanagan 2.
The Bulldogs also defeated the Monument Valley Mustangs 69-62 in a home game played in Winslow the previous night.
The Bulldogs got off to a strong start with a 17-6 lead after the first quarter. The lead at the intermission was a commanding 41-23 and a still substantial 54-37 after three quarters. Monument Valley made a charge in the final period and cut the margin to eight points with almost two minutes left, but the Bulldogs held on for the victory.
Shirley of Winslow and Preston Parrish of Monument Valley led all scorers with 19 points each. Estelle was only a point behind with 18 points for the Bulldogs. Williams was also in double figures for Winslow with 14 points and Chad Keith had 14 for the Mustangs.
MV 6 17 14 25 62
Winslow 17 24 13 15 69
Monument Valley: Chad Keith 14, Jaron James 3, Preston Parrish 19, Jeffery Staley 2, Zack Keith 8, Alan Todacheene 6, Pierson Bronston 8 and Shaq Sherlock 2.
Winslow: Tyler Williams 14, Kraig Shirley 19, Johnnie Woods 5, Jevon Estelle 18, Tremayne Nez 2, Sedale Flanagan 2, Michael Goldtooth 7 and Mark Oliva 2.
Winslow was slated to host Tuba City on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will be at Window Rock on Thursday, Feb. 3, and host Holbrook in the final game of the regular season on Friday. The 3A North Region Tournament will be played at Chinle beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 8.
