Basketball

Making the state tournament field last season came as a complete surprise for the Thoreau boys’ basketball team.

A three-game stretch last week was a tough one for the Tuba City girls’ basketball team.

In a seamless fashion, Valley Lutheran’s Naomi Hernandez opened Tuesday night’s game against Northland Preparatory with a two-point layup. Another few seconds later, she made a steal and then converted for another two points.

Several conference losses have put the Window Rock Scouts in an early hole in the 3A North Region race.

Despite a rabid Tohatchi fan base, the Navajo Prep girls’ basketball team took the first of what could be four match-ups between the two Class 3A state powers.