The Wildcats picked up two more wins last week pushing their current win streak to five games. They also improved their overall position in power points to at least 11th with just two regular season games left.
Points came in bunches in both games played with the Wildcats scorching the nets for a combined 151 points in the two wins. They defeated Red Mesa on Wednesday, 71-44; then took care of Mayer on Saturday by a final of 80-44. Both games were played at home.
In the Red Mesa contest, the first quarter was close with Joseph City holding a two-point lead. Through the course of the second and third, they outscored the Redskins 46-16 to open the game up.
Karter Lampsa led the way with 16 points, Bannon Johnstun added 15; Bridger Fields, 14; Tyler Penrod, 8; Blake Palmer, 8; Bryce Bushman, 7; John Weightman, 2; and Damarcus Bufford helped with a single point.
Playing at home again on Saturday they jumped all over Mayer from the tip, outsourcing the visiting Wildcats 29-8 through the first eight minutes and 56-19 at the half. Playing with the large lead in the second half, the game was closer but well in hand.
Lampsa had a big night netting 25 points on 10 of 14 shooting. Johnstun added 14, Bushman, 9; Penrod, 7; Palmer, 7; Brent Bush, 6; Fields, 4; Bufford, 3; Weightman, 2; Zane Johnson, 2; and Jareon Miller had one.
With the two wins, the Wildcats improved their overall season mark to 18-9. They are 12-5 in regular season contests. Just two games remain on their docket before the post season begins. After playing in Ash Fork on Monday they will close out the regular season on Wednesday at home when they host Seligman.
