The Winslow Lady Bulldogs had a great run in the Pepsi Invitational Tournament last weekend in Flagstaff and pushed their season’s record to 9-2. Both losses came in tournaments against top notch competition.
In their last game before the tournament, the Bulldogs defeated the Mingus Lady Marauders at Winslow 52-34. The Bulldogs led 14-9 after the first quarter, 27-20 at the half and 41-27 after three quarters. Jenna Yazzie led Winslow’s offense with 10 points, followed by Danielle James, Kelli Mitchell and Justine Butterflied with 8 each. Trina Honnytewa led Mingus and all scorers with 17 points.
The Bulldogs defeated Trevor Browne 56-32 in their first contest in the Pepsi Tourney.
Next, Winslow defeated Chino, Calif., 48-30.
In their third game of the tournament, the Bulldogs defeated San Tan Foothills 56-12.
Winslow got a hard earned 53-51 win over the St. Mary’s Lady Knights in the next game. Winslow led 13-12 after the first quarter and 29-18 at the half. St. Mary’s led 43-42 after three quarters, but Winslow regained the lead and claimed the victory in the final period. Jayce Jordon of St. Mary’s led all scorers with 27 points, followed by Grace Bartain with 10. James led Winslow with 19 points and Butterfield added 12.
In a 64-50 loss to the Flagstaff Lady Eagles in the championship game, Flagstaff led 15-14 after the first quarter and 31-23 at the half. James of Winslow led all scorers with 19 points, followed by Lynnae Mitchell with 13. Noni Thomas led Flagstaff with 12 points.
The Eagles won the tournament and improved their record to a perfect 8-0.
