The Winslow Bulldogs defeated the Tuba City Warriors, 71-39 at Tuba City on Wednesday, Dec. 18. On Thursday, Winslow defeated the Chinle Wildcats, 66-48 at Winslow. The wins improved Winslow’s record to 11-4, dropped Tuba City’s to 4-5 and Chinle’s to 6-4.
In their 73-39 win over Tuba City, the Bulldogs had a 20-14 lead after the first quarter and a 37-22 advantage at the half. The margin was 54-31 entering the final period. Dustin Richard led the Bulldogs with 17 points. Tyrell Young was also in double figures with 16 points. Britton Hardy led Tuba City with 12 points.
In their 66-48 win over Chinle, the Bulldogs built a 22-6 lead and were up 35-20 at the half. The margin was 48-33 going into the final period. Young led the Bulldogs with 19 points. Winslow had three more players in double figures as Roy Billups scored 16 points, Dustin Richard scored 13 and Zachary Wagner tallied 12 points. Chinle was led by Cooper Burbank and Malik Bahe each of whom had 11 points.
The Bulldogs met Ganado on Monday in their last game before the Christmas break. They have a game at Window Rock against the Scouts on Saturday, Dec. 28, for their last game this year. They will host the American Leadership Academy Patriots on Friday, Jan. 3, and the Tuba City Warriors on Thursday, Jan. 9.
