Holbrook proved worthy of their top 10 ranking last Friday night in Snowflake, taking command over the Lobos from the outset before finishing them off by a final of 60-38. The Roadrunners opened the first period with a flurry of points finishing the initial eight minutes on top 21-5. Megan Cummings paced the Birds with seven points, Madison Chappell added five, and Matehya Aberle netted four in the first.
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Cummings drained 10 more in the second, helping the team build a 37-16 half time advantage. Aberle scored six in the third and Chappell added four to her total, as Holbrook maintained their edge in the frame. In the final period Talynn Spencer hit four of her five free throw attempts and Desirae Bain put in a final three-point field goal in the big Holbrook win.
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“Overall it was a solid outing for us. It was good to see some of the things we have been working on in practice transition into the game and hopefully we will continue that trend this week. Megan played well, everyone else did their jobs, and it was good to get our bench a lot of experience,” stated Roadrunner Coach Greg Perkins.
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Cummings led the team in scoring with 20 points. Aberle added 12; Chappell, 10; Spencer, 6; Mika Joe, 4; Bain, 3; Abigayle Nez, 2; Terry Nez, 2; and Sam Billie scored a single point for the Roadrunners.
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With the win, Holbrook improved to 21-4 overall on the season and they advanced their regular season mark to 12-3. Holbrook was ranked sixth in the standings prior to Friday’s game but expects to be in the top five when the rankings are released again on Tuesday.
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After hosting Blue Ridge on Tuesday night the Ladies will host Show Low on Senior night in Friday’s regular season finale. If Holbrook remains inside the top eight in the rankings they will receive a first round bye in the state tournament and won’t play until next Friday in the second round at a neutral site.
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