The Wildcats played one close game and had two other lopsided victories last week extending their overall season record to 19-5 with wins over Mogollon, Basis Flagstaff and Grand Canyon.
Tuesday’s game at Mogollon was their only close outing. The Cats led by 11 after the first quarter but only by 3 at the half. They built that lead back to a dozen going into the fourth then held off a pesky Mustang team to get a 72-62 win.
Cort Miller led the way with 19 points. Eli James added 18; Jaimen Tsosie, 13; Landon Miller, 8; Trenton Deets, 6; Jaxon Arnell, 3; Kase Fish, 3; and Heston Miller helped with 2.
Playing at Basis in Flagstaff on Friday night the Wildcats dominated the first half and led 50 to 30 at the break. The second half was similar in what ended as an 84-49 win.
Eli James and Jaimen Tsosie each dropped-in 24 points. Arnell and Heston Miller each added 8; Landon Miller, 6; Anakin Hutchens; 5; Cort Miller, 5; Deets, 2; and Kase Fish had 2.
Traveling to face the Phantoms in Grand Canyon on Saturday, the Wildcats came away with another solid win. An offensive show in the first half gave them a 58-22 halftime lead. They cruised in the second half to an 89-44 win.
Eli James netted 23; Cort Miller, 20; Tsosie, 19; Landon Miller, 10; Heston Miller, 9; Hutchens, 4; Fish, 2; and Coltran James added two.
Joseph City was ranked fourth heading into the two wins on Friday and Saturday. They will be in action twice this week, with both games at home. They host Ash Fork on Tuesday night in what should be another huge win. Friday night they will be tested when Fort Thomas who is ranked No. 1 in 1A comes to town.
Next Tuesday they play their final regular season game when they host Williams. The 1A Central Tournament will begin on Feb. 7, and will be played at Williams High School.
