Basketball

Chinle celebrated its girls basketball team that went to the finals and lost by two points, winning the contender trophy in 3A, the second in Chinle’s history in over 40 years.

Other than a perfect 7-of-7 effort from WynterRose Sheka from the 3-point line, the Tohatchi Lady Cougars experienced an off night in the Class 3A state semifinals.

A fifth meeting between Gallup and Kirtland Central will not take place this year.

In a wild finish, the Rehoboth Christian boys’ basketball kept its two-peat aspirations alive on Wednesday night.

In the biggest upset on Tuesday night, the To’hajiilee Lady Warriors ousted top seed Animas in the girls 1A bracket.