On Dec. 26-29, the Winslow Lady Bulldogs participated at the Gator Winter Classic tournament in Henderson Nev., along with 20 other teams from many states. Coach Janeen Barton says it’s a great tournament that helps the team get ready for the conference play. In the first game they faced the Lady Trojans of Pahrump Valley, Nev. Winslow would get their win at the tournament in this game 50-22. Winslow had three players in double figures led by Kyron James with 18 points, Kaitlyn Belone with 12 and Tatum Upshaw with 11 points.
On the second day they faced the Lady Eagles of West Anchorage, Alaska., and the Bulldogs kept the game close throughout but were defeated 45 to 37. Upshaw was the only Lady Bulldog in double figures with 10 points.
On the 29th, the Lady Bulldogs faced the undefeated 4A Lady Lancers of Salpointe Catholic in Tucson. The Bulldogs would stay within striking distance in the first half but the Lancers took control in the second, defeating the Lady Bulldogs 67-31. The Lancers would stay undefeated and win the tournament. Belone was the only Lady Bulldog in double figures with 15 points.
On the final game of the tournament the Lady Bulldogs faced the Barons of Fountain Valley, Calif., again in a game that the Bulldogs would stay within reach but were defeated 52-44. Emiah Yazzie was the only Lady Bulldog in double figures with 12 points. Belone was named to the All-Tournament Team.
The Lady Bulldogs start conference play Jan. 6 at home against the Lady Roadrunners of Holbrook. On Jan. 9, they travel to Show Low to face the Lady Cougars, then on Jan. 13, to Lakeside to face the Blue Ridge Lady Yellowjackets. All games start at 6 p.m.
