The Lady Firebirds entered the regular season straight off a preseason win with Ira Murphy traveling to the Heritage Eagles. Heritage opened the game aggressively, forcing turnovers until Tiphani took over scoring three straight baskets in the first quarter alone. Desert Palms held a 6-4 advantage at the break. The Lady Firebirds pressed the Eagles holding Heritage to a lone basket in the second half, while adding 10 points themselves. The first half ended with a 16-6 Desert Palms' lead.
Desert Palms was led in scoring by Nicole and Tiphani with 14 points each. Megan added 4 and Amy 2. The game quickly fell out of reach as the Lady Firebirds raced to a 24-6 third quarter score due to Darielle's hustle for loose balls, Laura's feisty defense, and the tough play of Marina---grabbing errant passes and stopping Heritage's dribbling. Monica and Marcella stood tall, creating a human wall holding back all Eagle players.
Final Score: Desert Palms 40 Heritage 13.
Next Up: The Lady Firebirds host Sahauro Ranch in the Multi-Purpose room on Wednesday, March 4th at 4:30 PM. Wear your maroon and gold to support our team!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Desert Palms vs Peoria
The Desert Palms Boys’ Basketball team entered their final game of the state tournament with a one win, one loss record. The game featured the high scoring Peoria Elementary squad versus the quick, tenacious defense of the Firebirds.
The game opened up with our Firebirds stealing passes and making quick lay-ups. The Boys grabbed a stunning 10-0 lead forcing the Peoria coach to call a timeout in the first minute of the game. Streaking down the court, the run and gun fast strike offense of Desert Palms struggled to keep the lead until late in the third quarter when Peoria took a six point lead.
The Boys were led in scoring by Michael Gallardo with 20 points. Michael Reed added 17 and Jon Foltz dropped in 10. With less then a minute left, both Michael Reed and Michael Gallardo added lay-ups to bring Desert Palms up by 1 point. Then, with seconds left, Michael Gallardo scored a free-throw to give the Boys a two point lead. Fighting off two Peoria players, Jon Foltz grabbed a rebound and crashed into the floor, quickly calling a time out to stop the clock with 4 seconds remaining. DP held strong as the buzzer sounded winning third place in the state tournament. The team celebrated on the court to screaming fans and parents.
The game opened up with our Firebirds stealing passes and making quick lay-ups. The Boys grabbed a stunning 10-0 lead forcing the Peoria coach to call a timeout in the first minute of the game. Streaking down the court, the run and gun fast strike offense of Desert Palms struggled to keep the lead until late in the third quarter when Peoria took a six point lead.
The Boys were led in scoring by Michael Gallardo with 20 points. Michael Reed added 17 and Jon Foltz dropped in 10. With less then a minute left, both Michael Reed and Michael Gallardo added lay-ups to bring Desert Palms up by 1 point. Then, with seconds left, Michael Gallardo scored a free-throw to give the Boys a two point lead. Fighting off two Peoria players, Jon Foltz grabbed a rebound and crashed into the floor, quickly calling a time out to stop the clock with 4 seconds remaining. DP held strong as the buzzer sounded winning third place in the state tournament. The team celebrated on the court to screaming fans and parents.
Final score: Desert Palms 51 Peoria 49 in a thriller!
Thanks to everyone who supported the Boys basketball team this season and helped cheer us all the way to a third place trophy for the school!
Thanks to everyone who supported the Boys basketball team this season and helped cheer us all the way to a third place trophy for the school!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Desert Palms Tough Press!
Desert Palms' Boys Basketball team used a constricting press all season to contain their opponents' ball handlers. Featured on this video are Michael Gallardo, Isaiah lewis, and Michael Reed stopping another drive into their end of the court!
Desert Palms @ Copper King
Boys' State Tournament
The DP Boys' Basketball team played their first game in the state tournament Friday night. DP charged off to a 16-4 lead at the end of the first quarter. Michael Gallardo scored several lay-ups and jumpers to lead DP against Copper King. The Boys out rebounded their opponent forcing Copper King to push their shots and miss wide. As the game progressed, DP pulled away and quickly emptied the bench, getting everyone in the mix.
Efrain Garcia scored six points, but clearly out rebounded his man and hustled for every loose ball. He earned MVP of the game with his intensity and high energy.
Desert Palms was led by Michael Gallardo and Michael Reed with 8 points each. Efrain and Isaiah Lewis added 6 points each as well with Elija Cox scoring 4.
Final Score:
Desert Palms 37 Copper King 13
Next up:
Desert Palms plays Saturday at 1pm.
Adults are $3 and students are $2 each.
The state tournament is at Isaac Middle school located at 35th avenue and McDowell rd.
DP @ Pioneer
The Desert Palms Lady Firebirds traveled to Pioneer to play the Patriots for the back-end of their home and home preseason scrimmage series. Desert Palms started out shooting cold edging a 2 to 0 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Lady Firebirds pressed the Patriots in the second quarter grabbing several key steals to make the score 8 to 6 at the end of the half.
The Lady Firebirds were led in scoring by Tiphani with 8 points. Nicole finished with 6 points, Abby added 4 points and Darielle scored a basket to go along with her hustle on defense. The Lady Firebirds stopped Pioneer's comeback when Nicole scored several lay-ups in the final minute.
Final Score: Desert Palms 25 Pioneer 14
Next Up: The preseason concludes at Ira Murphy on Friday, February 20. his is a CLOSED scrimmage, sorry no parents or students. Game time is 4:30 PM.
The Lady Firebirds were led in scoring by Tiphani with 8 points. Nicole finished with 6 points, Abby added 4 points and Darielle scored a basket to go along with her hustle on defense. The Lady Firebirds stopped Pioneer's comeback when Nicole scored several lay-ups in the final minute.
Final Score: Desert Palms 25 Pioneer 14
Next Up: The preseason concludes at Ira Murphy on Friday, February 20. his is a CLOSED scrimmage, sorry no parents or students. Game time is 4:30 PM.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Pioneer @ DP
The Pioneer Elementary Patriots traveled to Desert Palms for a preseason scrimmage game between the two non-rival schools. Pioneer broke out to an early 9-0 lead dropping lay-ups and controlling the pace. The Lady Firebirds fought back taking the lead with Nicole shooting several key lay-ups in the final minutes. Nicole finished with 6 points, Laura scored 5, and Abby contributed 4 points. The Lady Firebirds were able to pull away for the win in the end.
Final Score: Desert Palms 25 Pioneer 17
Next Up: The rematch with Pioneer! the home and home series concludes on Wednesday, February 18 at Pioneer. Game time is 4:30 PM.
Final Score: Desert Palms 25 Pioneer 17
Next Up: The rematch with Pioneer! the home and home series concludes on Wednesday, February 18 at Pioneer. Game time is 4:30 PM.
DP 17 Wilson 21
Desert Palms played a high energy game at the mensendick Tournament losing to Wilson in a close game. Wilson took an early lead and the lady Firebirds were never able to pull even. The game featured many fouls as both squads played hard and fought for loose balls. Nicole ran the offense finding Amy open for baskets underneath.
Final Score: Desert Palms 17 Wilson 21
Next up: Pioneer at Desert Palms---preseason scrimmage.
Final Score: Desert Palms 17 Wilson 21
Next up: Pioneer at Desert Palms---preseason scrimmage.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Jack L. Kuban vs DP
Friday, February 6th, the Lady Firebirds took on Jack L. Kuban at the Apoolo Gym. The Lady Firebirds pressed their way into the lead with quick steals and lay-ups by Nicole and Tiphani. The score ran up to 18 to 5 by halftime with the Girls comfortably in the lead.
Nicole led all scorers with 16 points, controlling the offense and setting the team's pace. Tiphani added 9 and Abby contributed 4 points. Amy and Chelsea controlled the boards with rebounds while adding 2 points each. Jordan was a force inside bringing in the most rebounds and clearing out shooters. Cierra blocked one shot, smothering Kuban's attempts to score from outside.
Final Score: DP 33 Jack L. Kuban 11
Nicole led all scorers with 16 points, controlling the offense and setting the team's pace. Tiphani added 9 and Abby contributed 4 points. Amy and Chelsea controlled the boards with rebounds while adding 2 points each. Jordan was a force inside bringing in the most rebounds and clearing out shooters. Cierra blocked one shot, smothering Kuban's attempts to score from outside.
Final Score: DP 33 Jack L. Kuban 11
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Girls' Mensendick Game 1
The Lady Firebirds entered the Mensendick Tournament fresh off tryouts and put up a valiant effort against a superior team from Terramar. The Lady Firebirds worked hard with their new zone defense and held Terramar's scoring to under 10 points in the second half.
Final score: Terramar 34 Desert Palms 9
Girls' Mensendick Tournament
Our 2nd game is at 6:50 PM Friday evening. Please bring your student athlete to the Apollo High Gym #1 located on 8045 North 47th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85302. We will not have a bus because this is a non-district game. Our contest is against Jack L. Kuban.
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