The Lady Wildcats returned from the holiday break over the weekend and returned to their winning ways, picking up two lopsided victories and pushing their regular season mark to 6-1.
Friday the team traveled to Ash Fork where they jumped out to a 20-2 first quarter lead, then held a 42-11 halftime cushion. They slowed their scoring in the second half but still played well defensively, holding the Spartans scoreless in the fourth quarter of the 58-16 win.
April Neill led the way with 22 points. Amber Neill added 11; Audrey Neill, 9; Gabby Jesmer, 7; Kaci Palmer, 5; McKenzie Jesmer, 2p and Tori Beatty also helped with 2.
Saturday afternoon the Wildcats hosted Hopi. Another quick start saw them build a 21-9 lead through the first eight minutes. The lead was extended to 35-14 at the half. Hopi made a bit of a run in the third, outscoring the Cats by 9, but in the fourth quarter Joseph City slammed the door en route to a 56-37 win in the fourth.
April Neill again led with 16 points and also pulled down 12 rebounds. Audrey Neill netted 14; Gabby Jesmer hit for 9; Amber Neill, 7; McKenzie Jesmer, 6; and Kaci Palmer finished with 2.
This week the Wildcats will be busy with three games. Tuesday, they host Sedona. Thursday will be a trip to Valley Sanders and Saturday will be a longer trip to Music Mountain. Next Tuesday they host Mayer.
Joseph City is 12-4 overall on the season.
