Arizona teams return home from Chinle in northeastern Arizona with seven victories in eight attempts against New Mexico teams in the Border Classic at Chinle High.

The Arizonans had a four-game sweep on Monday (Dec. 20) and came back to win three of four on Tuesday (Dec. 21).

The boys team from Anthem Boulder Creek defeated Cleveland, N.M., 74-65. The girls team from Kayenta Monument Valley edged Shiprock, N.M., 59-56. The girls team from Fort Defiance Window Rock defeated Lovington, N.M., 54-47. And the boys team from Winslow High gave Espanola Valley, N.M. all it could handle before falling in overtime, 52-49.

The event was sponsored by the Arizona Interscholastic Association. Teams also participated in the distribution of turkeys to the Chinle community before Monday’s play.