Joseph City won both games played last week, with both contests being competitive. Hosting a 10-7 Camp Verde team on Monday, the Wildcats found themselves trailing by 5 after the first quarter and by 9 at that half.
A good halftime adjustment led to a 24-point third quarter for the home team enabling them to overtake the Cowboys 50-46 going into the final frame. In the fourth they were able to maintain their lead, eventually winning the game 67-59.
Eli James led the way with 21 points. Cort Miller added 19; Jaimen Tsosie, 8; King Robinson, 6; Kase Fish, 5; Trenton Deets, 4; and Anakin Hutchens and Coltan James each helped with 2.
Hosting Valley Sanders on Wednesday night, defense was an afterthought for both teams who combined for 155 points in an 83-72 Wildcat win. Joseph City netted 20 in the first quarter, then dropped an additional 30 points in the second to lead 50-29 at the half.
Valley Sanders poured in 43 second half points outscoring the Cats by 10 but couldn’t make up for the first half offensive performance by the Wildcats.
Eli James led the way with 25 points. Cort Miller added 18; Tsosie, 11; Coltran James, 10; Deets, 8; Hutchens, 5; Fish, 3; Jaxon Arnell, 2; and Robinson added 1 in the win.
With the two wins the Wildcats improved their overall record to 14-6. They are 7-2 in regular season games and are currently on a five-game winning streak dating back to December.
This week they will play at Mayer on Tuesday, then will host Williams on Thursday. Friday will be a trip to see Seligman. Next Tuesday they host rival Mogollon who won their first meeting in early December.
