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The Dodson Junior High Basketball teams hosted Nashua and Frontier last week at the Coyote Den. The boys went 2-0 and the girls defeated Frontier but fell to Nashua.

The Coyotes defeated Nashua 52-14 on Saturday morning in Dodson. The team was led by eighth-grader Junior Stiffarm who scored 22 points, knocking down four treys in the process. He also made all four of his free throw attempts.

"Hustling and teamwork," Stiffarm said when asked about his team's win.

Mason LoneBear, also an eighth-grader, scored 12 points. Sonny Cole had nine points, Titus Webb had seven points, and Chris Jaynes had two points. The team had a total of six three-pointers made.

LoneBear was asked how he felt about this year's basketball season.

"It feels pretty good that we still get to play basketball even though this COVID pandemic," LoneBear said.

The Coyotes jumped out to a 13-2 advantage at the conclusion of the first quarter, forcing three turnovers in Nashua's backcourt.

Despite the early lead, Dodson was intentional with their passing, with the eighth graders setting the younger players up for shots.

"It's to give them more confidence for later when they play in high school," LoneBear said.

The Coyotes poured it on in the second quarter outscoring Nashua 18-2. Dodson knocked down three treys in the quarter. Stiffarm shot confidently behind the perimeter as well as on the drive. He was asked who influenced his style of play.

"Steph Curry," Stiffarm said. He is just my favorite player. He's smooth. The way he shoots the ball is just smooth."

Dodson outscored Nashua 21-10 in the second half.

The Junior High Coyotes defeated Frontier 47-19. The Coyotes were led by eighth-grader Junior Stiffarm who scored 18 points in the win. Stiffarm hit two treys.

"We had really good defense," LoneBear said. "Lots of teamwork and hustling for the ball."

LoneBear had 11 points, nine of which came in the first half.

Cole had four points. Webb knocked down three three-point shots in the win, totaling 9 points. Jaynes had three points, and D. Stiffarm scored two points.

Lady Coyotes

The Lady Coyotes outlast the Frontier Lady Mustangs 17-12 on Friday, November 13 in Dodson. The young team was led by Lily TurnsPlenty who had 10 points, eight of which came in the second half. Jazlyn Flanzburg had seven points, which included a three-pointer made in the first quarter.

The Lady Coyotes fell to Nashua on Saturday, November 14. The score was 15-8. TurnsPlenty led Dodson with four points. Derek Stiffarm had two points and Flansburg had two points.

The Dodson teams will square off against North Country in the final game of the regular season on Thursday, November 19, in Dodson.