The Wildcats played three games in the final week of the regular season and they went 1-2 in those contests.
Playing their final regular season home game on Friday the Wildcats used a strong third period to survive with a five-point win over visiting Williams. The Vikings led by one at the break, but Joseph City’s 10-point advantage in the third period put them ahead for good.
Seth Hutchens had another big outing with 26 points. Jay Edwards added 21, and Latrell Kinlicheenie added 8. Avery Buckley and Gabriell Lee each had 3, and Colter Westover finished with 1.
Saturday had the Wildcats traveling to Fort Thomas where they played two games. The first was against the Apaches and resulted in a 20-point loss. Forth Thomas exploded for 30 points in the first quarter and never looked back eventually winning the game 75-55.
Hutchens again played well with 24 for the Cats. Porter Thomas added 9; Edwards, 6; Karter Lampsa, 3; Buckley, 3; Westover, Ricky Hulsey, Tyler Penrod, Cagriell Lee and Travis Wilson each had 2 points.
Joseph City’s second game on Saturday came a few hours later and resulted in a second loss of the day. NFL Yet Academy was also in Fort Thomas and they jumped out to a 13-point lead after the first eight minutes.
Joseph City fell further behind in the second and third before losing the game 55-43.
Hutchens led with 17 points. Hulsey added 12; Edwards, 10; Westover and Buckley each had two.
Joseph City will compete in the 1A Central tournament this week. The 1A State tournament begins in two weeks.
