Anthony Beltran drives past a Haxtun defender in Holyoke’s 50-39 win against the Bulldogs. — Johnson Publications
After a loss to Haxtun earlier this season, the varsity boys’ hunger for a win was evident. On Jan. 5, they got just that, beating their county rivals 50-39 in a high-energy game at home.
Coming off a win just the day before, the Dragons kept their momentum in the Jan. 6 varsity home basketball game against Burlington.
Holyoke boys basketball team receives the trophy for winning the Phillips County Showdown. Students are pictured from left, Delray Mayhew (Haxtun FFA), Blake Mosenteen, Holden Redman (Holyoke FFA), Anthony Beltran and Andy Dominguez. — Johnson Publications
County rivals Holyoke and Haxtun have a new achievement to strive for: Phillips County Showdown basketball champions.
Competition was keen at the Gary Daum Invitational at Niwot Saturday, Jan. 6, where Dragon wrestlers Luis Chafino and Jesus Trejo earned third- and fourth-place honors, respectively.
Holyoke’s junior varsity girls basketball defeated Haxtun 28-3 Friday, Jan. 5, and Burlington 44-18 Saturday, Jan. 6.
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