The Lady Wildcats split their final two regular season games last week prior to going 1-2 at the Winslow Winter Classic over the weekend.
On Dec. 16 Joseph City fell to visiting Round Valley by a final of 38-35. The Cats got strong performances from both Amanda Baldwin and Katelyn Pugh, but still came up short. Baldwin netted 11 points and Pugh tacked on 10 with 11 rebounds. Krista Edwards and Lindi Gardner added 4 each; and Sadie Tuckfield and Taylor Elmer, 2 each.
The following night Joseph City defeated visiting Rough Rock, handing the Sundevils a 50-37 setback. Gardner led the team this time with 17 points. Pugh had another double-double with 13 points and 11 boards. Baldwin added 8; Elmer and Chalet Baldwin, 4 each; and Tuckfield and Mary Larsen, 2 each.
Playing in the Winter Classic over the weekend the Wildcats fell to tournament runner-up Tuba City 74-17 on Friday.
Saturday’s first game was another big loss, with Window Rock gaining the upper hand 57-26.
Joseph City showed resilience on Saturday afternoon bouncing back to defeat Greyhills 47-46 to wrap up the first half of the season with an overall record of 8-5.
The Cats are 3-2 in power point contests, which ranks them 27th. They will return to the court on Tuesday, Jan. 6, when they host Northland Prep.
