Playing in Chinle last Tuesday night, the Roadrunners came up short against the Wildcats, losing 63-52.
A quick start and hot shooting behind the arc gave Holbrook a three-point lead at the close of the first period. Jared Woody hit a pair of treys, while running mates Korey McReeves and Hayden Kinlichee also connected from downtown.
Holbrook’s defense played well in a low scoring second period, leaving the Birds on top 26-21 at the half.
Chinle came out tough in the second half, outscoring the Roadrunners 21-13 in both the third and fourth quarters to secure the win.
Kinlichee continued his torrid pace from behind the arc by making seven treys to finish with 23 points. McReeves added 13 points; Woody, 6; Tynen Thomas and Lane Goldtooth, 4 each; and Damion Begay, 2.
In total Holbrook made six two-point field goals and found the range from behind the arc 12 times. At the line they went 0-2. Chinle didn’t make a three-point shot and went 6 for 9 at the charity stripe.
With the loss Holbrook dropped to 5-4 on the season and 1-2 in power point contests.
