Basketball Recap: Chino Valley Starts Season with Defeat at Home

By Team Reports Nov 26, 2024, 9:15am

Basketball Recap: Chino Valley Cougars vs. Winslow Bulldogs

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Chino Valley unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by the Winslow Bulldogs at home and fell 62-15. The Cougars have struggled against the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

Winslow's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Taylin Puhuhefvaya led the charge by scoring six points plus nine steals. What's more, Puhuhefvaya also posted a 75% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Kaitlyn Belone, who earned 14 points in addition to three steals.

Chino Valley will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Highland Prep at 5:30 p.m. on December 2nd. Winslow has already played their next match, a 66-38 defeat against Monument Valley on the 22nd.

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