By Greg Perkins Joseph City’s return to the court after the holiday break didn’t go as hoped when the Wildcats fell to Northland Prep last Tuesday night as they were doubled up by the Spartans 84-42. The Cats fell behind by 13 after the first period. They played better in the second, but still trailed by 16 at the half. Northland Prep netted 32 points in the third period to put the game away. Koby Smith led Joseph City with 9 points and pulled down five boards. Daniel Hutchens played well with 8 points, six rebounds and four steals. Kadin Crosby had 7 points with three steals. Wyatt Johnson finished with 7 points and four rebounds. Hayden Hendricks added 5 points; Cody Davis, 4; and Landon Baldwin, 2. After playing at Mogollon on Tuesday the Wildcats may be looking for just their third win of the season when they host Hayden on Friday, Jan. 17. On Saturday a very long trip to Colorado City to face El Capitan is on the schedule. On Tuesday they hit the road again for a game at Cibecue.