Basketball

The 1-2 punch of Albrandon Byjoe and Roberto Flores helped Monument Valley to a Final Four berth on Tuesday afternoon.

Perhaps it was the 55-42 loss they were handed on Feb. 15, or perhaps the team wanted to gift their coach with a win on his birthday.

The tournament started with 24 squads, with the 3A North Region getting seven members in. Three of those squads remain in the hunt for a state title with Alchesay, Chinle, and Window Rock advancing.

The Mustangs have a dance to make today.

After defeating the Benjamin Franklin Chargers at home on Saturday night, 61-47, Monument Valley has earned a spot in Elite Eight round.

The Gallup Bengals traveled about 15 minutes east to the home of in-town rivals, the Miyamura Patriots on Friday evening for its second meeting this season.