Oree Foster
Staff Writer, AZPreps365.com

3A hoops: Page, Winslow boys. girls net victories

February 1, 2020 by Oree Foster, AZPreps365


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Page turned in a strong performance as the Sand Devils posted a 66-28 victory over the Window Rock Scouts, 66-28, in 3A North Region play in Page on Saturday afternoon.

"(The guys) had a mental breakdown and (there was) lack of discipline," said Window Rock head coach Tom Bizardi.

Page raced out to a 13-6 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Sand Devils outscored Window Rock, 19-6, to take a 32-12 halftime lead.

Page canned 18 points and Window Rock managed eight points for a 50-20 advantage at the end of the third quarter. The Sand Devils outscored the Scouts, 16-8, in the fourth period.

Cauy Silversmith knocked down 15 points to lead Winslow Rock.

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The Page Lady Sand Devils chalked up an impressive 59-38 win over the Window Rock Lady Scouts in 3A North Region action in Page on Saturday afternoon.

Page took a 16-7 lead at the end of the first quarter and did not look back. The Lady Sand Devils outscored the Lady Scouts, 13-10, for a 29-17 halftime advantage.

Page knocked doqn 22 points to Window Rocl's 12 points, for a 51-29 lead in the third period. The Lady Scouts canned nine points to Page's eight points in the final quarter.

Jana Solee led Window Rock with 15 points and Lady Scouts teammate Robbie Talkalai added nine points.

Miqueda Taliman poured in 14 points and Emma Yazzie chipped in with eight points for Page.

"We didn't play with high energy," said Window Rock head coach Sharon Toadecheenie. "Page was ready for us. Our shots were flat. Page played good defense today. Getting up early in the morning and to travel three hours after a great win is a lot for the girls. I am proud of them."

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GIRLS

WINSLOW 46, SHOW LOW 20

The Winslow Lady Bulldogs knocked off the Show Low Cougars in 3A East Region girl's basketball action on Friday night.

The Lady Bulldogs took a 16-9 lead at the end of the first period. Winslow extended its lead in the second quarter, outscoring the Cougars, 11-4, for a 27-13 halftime lead.

Winslow continued its outstanding scoring in the third period, 17-3, for a 44-16 advantage. Show Low netted four points to Winslow's two points during the fourth quarter.

Kylie Begay led Winslow with 12 points and Sierra Singer added 10 points for the Lady Bulldogs.

"My team had a good all-around effort, where every played tonigh (Friday)," said Winslow head coach Jerron Jordan.

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BOYS

WINSLOW 46, SHOW LOW 29

The Winslow Bulldogs stopped the Show Low Cougars, 46-29, in 3A East Region boy's basketball game on Friday night.

Winslow took a 9-3 lead at the end of the first period. The Bulldogs canned nine points and Show Low nailed four points, as Winslow held an 18-7 halftime lead.

Winslow poured in 15 points to Show Low's seven points for a 33-14 Bulldog lead. Show Low outscored Winslow, 15-13, in the fourth period.

Tyrell Young poured in 12 points to pace Winslow. Cotton McGinnis tallied 12 points for Show Low.

"It was a low scoring game," said Winslow head coach Scott Corum. "Our defense was really good tonight. We held Show Low to just seven points in the first half. Our full court pressure and half court trap zone gave them problems. It was nice to be able to go deep on the bench tonight. That allowed us to rest some key players. We have a big game on Tuesday night against Holbrook."