The Roadrunners played well through the first three periods at Chinle Tuesday night, taking an eight-point lead into the final quarter. In the final stanza the Wildcats made their way to the free throw line 11 times, connecting on eight of those to aid their comeback as they downed the Roadrunners 56-54.
Both teams were sluggish on the offensive end early, resulting in a 10-9 deficit for the Birds after the first. Holbrook battled back to tie the game at 20 apiece at the half.
Marlin Martin found the shooting zone in the third quarter, knocking down five three-point bombs to pace Holbrook to a nice lead heading to the fourth.
Martin finished with a game high 24 points, which included seven three-point shots. Miireux Begaii added 10; Sylas Chevarillo, 6; Nathan Johnson and Quinlan Keoni, 4 each; and Benson Davis and Marcos Clark, 3 each. Holbrook finished with nine three-point shots and made 11 of 16 free throws.
The Wildcats were led by Christian Blacksheep and Brady Sooner with 11 points each. They hit three long range shots and converted 13 of 22 free throws.
With the loss Holbrook moves to 6-2 on the season. The Roadrunners will begin a busy week on the road at Winslow on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Thursday through Friday, Dec. 11-13, they will play in the Round Valley Tournament in Eagar, followed by a home game on Monday, Dec. 15, with Valley Sanders.
