The Lady Warriors defeated the Winslow Lady Bulldogs 51-45 in Tuba City last Thursday. The win improved Tuba City’s record to 23-5 for the season and dropped Winslow to a still impressive 23-4 for its final regular season mark. Likely both teams will be competing in the sectional and state tournaments.
Tuba City led 15-14 after the first period and 22-20 at the half. The margin was still a close 34-31 after three quarters of play.
Mattea Begaii led all scorers with 17 points for the Lady Bulldogs, but was the only player in double figures for Winslow. Kiersten Nezzie scored nine for the Lady Bulldogs. Vernene Sheppard and Jamie Roe each scored 16 points to lead the Lady Warrior attack. Shiniya Henry was also in double figures for Tuba City with 10 points.
Both teams likely began Division III playoff play on Tuesday, although final seeding had not been determined at press time.
Winslow 14 6 11 14 45
Tuba City 15 7 12 17 51
Winslow: Marcella Joe 6, Corey Nez 7, Mattea Begaii 17, Halle Hayes 2, Shandiin Armao 4 and Kiersten Nezzie 9.
Tuba City: Vernene Sheppard 16, Jamie Roe 16, Kristen Becenti 7, Shiniya Henry 10 and Kailee Birdinground 2.
