Williams hadn't done well against Joseph City recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Williams Vikings took down the Joseph City Wildcats 62-48. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Vikings also won the last time the pair played back in January of 2024.
Williams' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cade Trimble, who went 8 for 14 on his way to 17 points and six boards. That's the most points Trimble has posted since back in November of 2024. Ryan Burns was another key player, putting up eight points and nine rebounds.
Williams was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Despite the loss, Joseph City still got an impressive performance from Eli James, who posted 12 points in addition to five boards and four steals. James is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed three or more in the last 11 games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jaimen Tsosie, who earned 13 points.
Vikings
| 01/16/25 vs Joseph City | 62-48 |
| 01/14/25 @ BASIS Flagstaff | 43-38 |
| 01/11/25 vs Grand Canyon | 81-44 |
The victory was the third in a row for Williams, bringing their record for this year to 11-7. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.0 points per game. As for Joseph City, they moved to 15-5 with that loss, which also ended their ten-game winning streak.
Williams wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 53-49 win against Mogollon on the 17th. Joseph City has also already played their next match, a 69-54 victory against Seligman on the 17th.
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