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The Winslow Bulldogs defeated the Show Low Cougars 8-7 on Friday in Winslow in a thrilling defensive struggle. The victory improved Winslow’s record to 6-1 and left Show Low with a 3-3 record.
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The Bulldogs took the opening kickoff but couldn’t mount a drive. The Cougars lost a fumble recovered by Silas Gonzales. Cal Faucet intercepted a Winslow pass but the Bulldogs ended their drive with a stand and took the ball on downs at their six-yard line. The quarter ended with both teams scoreless.
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Show Low put together a drive and scored on a 15-yard run by Quinton Maxwell and the conversion kick was good for a 7-0 lead.
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Winslow put together a drive and scored on an eight-yard run by Sonny Wilbanks. The conversion was blocked and the Cougars still led 7-6. The Bulldogs needed a goal line stand at the end of the half to stay just a point behind at 7-6.
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The third quarter continued to be a defensive struggle as there were a couple of drives stopped on downs, a couple of interceptions, but no scoring as it ended with Show Low still leading 7-6.
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Winslow’s Mason Scott recovered a fumble at the Show Low 16-yard line but they were stopped and a field goal attempt hit the crossbar and failed.
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The decisive play, fitting for a defensive struggle, came when Winslow’s Leander Keams tackled a Show Low runner in their end zone for a safety and an 8-7 lead. That was the final score after another important defensive stand.
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The Bulldogs will travel to Holbrook on Friday in a game against the Roadrunners who have a new head coach and while showing improvement have been struggling. This is a game the Bulldogs cannot afford to lose if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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