3A EAST REGION GIRLS HOOPS

WINSLOW 60, SNOWFLAKE 50

Defense was the key for No. 13 Winslow, as the Lady Bulldogs posted a 60-50 victory over No. 8 Snowflake Lobos, 60-50, in 3A East Region girl's basketball action on Wednesday night.

"Both teams played very well," ssid Winslow head coach Jerron Jordan. "I am proud of my team's defense tonight."

Snowflake took an 18-13 lead at the end of the first quarter. Winslow stormed back in the second period, outscoring Snowflake, 12-9. The Lobos continued its lead, 27-25, at halftime.

The Lady Bulldogs netted 17 points, while Snowflake canned six points in the third quartwe. Winslow took a 42-33 lead in the third period. The Lady Bulldogs outscored Snowflake, 18-17, during the fourth quarter.

Macee Papa lead Snowflake with 20 points.

Topping Winslow was Andrea Willeto with 16 points. Sierra Singer added 12 points and Brianna Little tallied 10 points for Winslow.

Winslow will be on the road at Show Low on January 31 for a 3A East Region contest.

3A EAST REGION BOYS HOOPS

WINSLOW 63, SNOWFLAKE 60

No. 7 Winslow Bulldogs improved to 19-6 overall, more importantly 4-1 in 3A East Region, after knocking off No. 5 Snowflake Lobos, 63-60 on Wednesday night.

Winslow raced out to a 20-9 first quarter advantage. Snowflake battled back, scoring 19 points and the Bulldogs canned 14 points in the second period. Winslow held a 34-28 halftime lead.

The Bulldogs outscored the Lobos, 14-10, for a 48-38 lead at the end of the third period. Snowflake knocked down 22 points and Winslow netted 15 points in the fourth quarter.

Dustin Richard poured in 19 points, followed by Zach Wagner wth 14 points, Noah Brown with 11 points and Jordan Lee with 10 points for Winslow.

Stewart West tallied 15 points, Michael Brimhall added 12 points and Devin Willis chipped in with 11 points for Snowflake.

Winslow head coach Scott Corum said it was a typical Winslow-Snowflake game.

"It was a hard fought, competitive game," Corum said. "We continue to have good, balance scoring. We had four guys in double figures tonight. That make it difficult for our opponents to focus on anyone guy. The three-point shot continues to be a weapon for us as we hit nine of ten tonight. We did a much better job of staying out of foul trouble tonight. Only one player for us had three fouls."

Winslow will be at Show Low on January 31 in a 3A East Region contest.