Holbrook had their 16-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday night when they fell to visiting Snowflake. Playing short-handed they still led by six through the first eight minutes, but the Lobos poured in 24 second quarter points to get the lead, then held Holbrook well below their season average in the second half, handing the Birds a 57-46 home court loss.
Noah Brown led Holbrook in scoring with 15 points. Caden Tom added 10, Brandon Tapaha, 7; Tyler Tapaha, 5; Izzy Ramos, 4; Kyle Smith, 3; and Sam Francisco helped with two.
Holbrook returned to the win column the following night in Blue Ridge with a 54-42 win over the Jackets. Still playing without two normal starters, the Birds got a big performance from Brandon Tapaha. The junior guard went off for 23 points, which included six treys. Brown added 14; Tyler Tapaha, 6; Smith, 5; Tom, 4; and Stran Bain hit one three-point field goal.
Hosting Payson on Friday night the Birds really struggled from the field in the first half netting just 11 first half points. In the second half they shot better, but still came up seven points short in a 54-47 loss to the Longhorns.
Brandon Tapaha led with 14 points; Brown added 13; Tyler Tapaha, 10; Francisco, 5; Bain, 3; and Tom finished with two.
Holbrook enters this week with an overall record of 17-4. They are 9-2 in regular season power point contests. After hosting Show Low on Monday, they will travel to Window Rock on Wednesday. The Roadrunners welcome in Blue Ridge on Friday for senior night. Next week they have three road games on the schedule. At Winslow Tuesday, at Show Low Thursday, then at Snowflake on Friday.
