The Lady Roadrunners won the Jan. 22 game in Show Low 31-27, but it was far from an impressive performance. The 18th ranked Lady Cougars played tough in the first eight minutes and held a 10-9 lead after one. Late in the second period Madison Chappell scored 7 points helping a sluggish Holbrook team hold an 18-14 halftime margin.
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In the third period Holbrook stepped up defensively and shut out the Cougars for eight minutes. Matehya Aberle netted five in the period and Chappell hit four more giving Holbrook what appeared to be a comfortable 29-14 lead going into the final frame.
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Show Low had other plans, and when Holbrook continued their sluggish play on the offensive end, the Cougars took advantage and gradually cut the margin to four points. Holbrook scored just two points over the final eight minutes, nearly giving up the lead they had built in the third.
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The 10th ranked Roadrunners were fortunate to leave Show Low with a win. “Except for the third period, that is about as poorly as we have played all year. We need to refocus on both ends of the floor if we want to make any noise in the state tournament. Give Show Low credit, they played us tough and they are much improved over recent years. We are out of time, it is time for the girls to start stepping up,” stated Roadrunner Coach Greg Perkins.
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Holbrook had just three players score in the entire game. Chappell led with 17, Aberle added 11 and Tristen Ambrose netted 3. Holbrook made only one three-point field goal, and went a dismal four of eight from the line.
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Show Low was paced by Cody Watson with 11 points. They made two three-point field goals and went one for two at the free throw line.
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With the win Holbrook improved their overall season record to 18-4, and they are now 9-3 in power ranked contests.
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