Basketball Preview: Winslow Bulldogs vs. Window Rock Fighting Scouts
Winslow is 8-2 against Window Rock since December of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Winslow Bulldogs will welcome the Window Rock Fighting Scouts at 7:30 p.m. Winslow is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 58.2 points per game this season.
Last Thursday, Winslow was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 52-46 to Chinle.
Despite their loss, Winslow saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Ian Benally, who posted seven points along with six rebounds and two steals, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Daylen Nez, who posted seven points.
Even though they lost, Winslow smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Window Rock was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Thursday as they fell 63-57 to Alchesay. The Fighting Scouts haven't had much luck with the Falcons recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Winslow's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Window Rock, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Everything came up roses for Winslow against Window Rock in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, as the team secured a 70-37 win. Will Winslow repeat their success, or does Window Rock have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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