The Lady Wildcats opened their 2021-2022 basketball season at the Boyd Baker Tournament held in Amphitheater High School just prior to Thanksgiving. The Wildcats are coached by Dan Bushman and assisted by Caleb Layden and Dan Hutchens.
Arami Miller is currently the lone senior on the roster. Juniors include Kate Edwards, Brenlee Hutchens, Abi Smith, Kadence Armstrong, Adilene Claw, Cyerra Yazzie and Klydie Miller; sophomores are Ava Neill and Madyson Powers; and freshmen are April Neill, Samantha Jesmer, and Gabrielle Jesmer.
Joseph City went 3-2 in their five games played at the tournament. They opened play on Monday the 22nd with a 39-24 win over Baboquivari. Tuesday afternoon was a 36-54 loss to Bisbee. Tuesday evening they bounced back with a 53-10 win over Hayden.
Wednesday morning they took care of Duncan 39-17, but they dropped their final game of the tournament on Wednesday afternoon with a 32-60 loss to Bisbee.
After playing at Northland Prep on Tuesday this week they will return to tournament play this weekend with games over three days at the Williams Route 66 Classic. They open on Thursday with games against Basis Flagstaff and San Pasqual.
Next Tuesday they will hit the regular season with a road trip to Basis Flagstaff.
