Apaches reach NJCAA Region I title game with 75-71 win over Arizona Western College in semifinal

DOUGLAS, Ariz. — The Cochise College Apaches extended their win streak to seven games with a hard fought 75-71 win over rival Arizona Western College in the NJCAA Region I semifinals in the Stronghold gymnasium on the campus of Cochise College

Cochise took a two point lead into halftime and was able to push the lead to as many as 10 points in the second half and held on for a 75-71 win in front of a great Apache fanbase.

Cochise was led by sophomore guards Jordan Hernandez and Riley Parker who each poured in 16 points in the victory. Sophomore post man Tracy Godfrey Jr. chipped-in 12 points, while freshman guard Lewis Woosnam added 10 points off the bench that included 2 3-point field goals late in the second half. 

Cochise moves to 21-10 overall and will play in their 4 consecutive NJCAA Region I championship game. 

In His Words..

Cochise Head Coach Jerry Carrillo

"We are really proud of our how guys have battled all season long and now we are in the NJCAA Region I championship game for the 4th straight year. It will be a challenge for us to battle a very good Eastern Arizona College team on their home floor, but our guys will not back down to anyone."

Up Next..

Cochise Men's Basketball (21-10,13-6) will travel to Thatcher, AZ to take on ACCAC DI regular season champions(25-6,17-2) Eastern Arizona College for the NJCAA Region I Championship game Monday, March 11th. Tip-off is set for 7:00 pm.