On Dec. 2, the Winslow Bulldogs hosted the Hornets of Ganado in a game that would find the Bulldogs taking charge early and not looking back. The Bulldogs would enjoy over a 40-point lead at the half and with both teams agreeing they went to a running clock in the second half.
In the first quarter the Bulldogs outscored the Hornets 26 to 12. In the second quarter the Bulldogs held the Hornets to 2 while they scored 31 for a halftime score of Winslow 57, Ganado 14. In the third quarter the Bulldogs outshot the Hornets 19 to 9. In the fourth quarter the Bulldogs outscored the Hornets 13 to 4.
Every member of the Winslow Bulldogs scored and saw plenty of court time.
Winslow had five players in double figures led by Jeremiah Acothley, Jacoby Chee and Jayden Curtis all with 13 points and each with one 3-point shot, along with Juelz Soke with 12 points and two 3-point shots and Anthony Nezzie with 10 points. Curtis led team in rebounds with 10, Josh David, Milo McCauley and Anthony Nezzie each had 7 rebounds. Acothley and Soke each had 6 steals.
On Dec. 4, the Winslow Bulldogs headed to Chinle to take on the Wildcats in a game that would find the Bulldogs with a small lead through most of the game. The Wildcats were not deterred and stayed in the fight till the end where the Bulldogs managed to hold onto the 3-point victory.
In the first quarter the Bulldogs outscored the Wildcats 15 to 6. In the second quarter the Wildcats outscored the Bulldogs 15 to 13, for a halftime score of Winslow 28, Chinle 21. In the third quarter the Bulldogs would outscore the Wildcats 17 to 11. In the fourth quarter the game would come down to the wire with the Wildcats scoring 23 points and the Bulldogs scoring 13 points, making the final score Winslow 58, Chinle 55.
Winslow had three players in double figures led by Curtis with 21 points with two 3-points, he would also have 10 rebounds and 7 steals. Nezzie and Acothley each had 10 points each had one 3-point shot.
On Dec. 6, the Winslow Bulldogs traveled to Fort Defiance to take on the Window Rock Scouts in a game that would find both teams tied throughout the first half and it would be a 1-point game at the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter the lead would change several times but it would be late in the quarter when Scout Xiaver McCoy would cause havoc and his blocking would keep the Bulldogs from getting the ball into the hoop.
In the first quarter both teams would score just 10 points. In the second quarter each team would only score 9 points. Defense was definitely on display from both teams, making the halftime score of Window Rock 19, Winslow 19.
In the third quarter the Scouts would score 12 to the Bulldogs 11 points to take a 1-point lead. In the fourth quarter the Scouts would go on a late run, outshooting the Bulldogs 22 to 16, for a final score of Window Rock 55, Winslow 48.
Winslow had one player in double figures Jacoby Chee with 12 points. Acothley led the team in rebounds with 7. Chee led the team in assists with 5. Nezzie led the team in steals with 5.
Winslow will host the Warriors of Tuba City at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 9. The Bulldogs will then attend the Flagstaff Pepsi Invite on Dec. 11 and 12. The Bulldogs will then travel to St. Johns on Dec. 16, to take on the Redskins at 7:30 p.m.
