Santa Fe @ Desert Palms

Yesterday, the Lady Firebirds hosted Santa Fe in the Multipurpose room. The game showcased two high scoring teams, both with winning records. Santa Fe jumped to a quick lead scoring several baskets to pull ahead. The Lady Firebirds fought hard to nullify Santa Fe’s height advantage with fast breaks and rebounds. At the end of the half, the Lady Firebirds held a slim lead.
Desert Palms was led in scoring by Tiphani with 17 points followed by Nicole with 16. Amy and Abby both added 8 points as well. Laura, Brenda, and Marcella held their spots, creating a formidable wall of defense. Marina, Justine, Cierra and Darielle helped the team with steals.
In the end, the Lady Firebirds smothered Santa Fe with their pressing defense which forced over 20 turnovers. The Girls’ speed created transition points that put the game away and the Lady Firebirds walked off the court victorious and undefeated at 4-0.

Final score: Desert Palms 45 and Santa Fe 21.

Lady Firebirds @ Peoria Tournament

The Lady Firebirds played in the bracket game of the Peoria Tournament last night. Cotton Boll opened the game with a quick 4-0 lead, but tough defense kept the game close and Cotton Boll held a slim 10-6 halftime lead.

Leading the lady Firebirds in scoring was Nicole with 5 points. Amy followed with four and Tiphani earned four as well with tough rebounding. Cotton Boll pressed the Lady Firebirds causing turnovers. Brenda, Laura, and Darielle played tight defense holding Cotton Boll to limited shots.

In the end, Cotton Boll prevailed, but not with a hard fought battle. The Lady Firebirds showed amazing character in the tournament and are a credit to our school and the community.

Final Score: Cotton Boll 21 Desert Palms 13

Next up: The Lady Firebirds play today at Kachina Elementary. It is a matchup of two undefeated teams. Tip off is at 4:30 PM.

Peoria Tournament Pool Game 3

Straight off two wins in one night, the Lady Firebirds met Alta Loma Elementary in the final pool game before bracket play. The game started off with both clubs exchanging baskets until the score reached 10 each. With a strong rebound and shot by Tiphani, the Lady Firebirds edged Alta Loma by 2 points at the half.

Leading all scorers from both teams was Laura with 12 points. She fired in jump shots, lay-ups, and out rebounded Alta Loma in the paint. Tiphani added 12 points and Nicole finished with 8. Brenda, Abby, and Darielle played top-notch defense, stifling any shots attempted by Alta Loma. Justine ran 2 fast breaks driving past the defense and Marcella completed her free throws.

In the end, the quick-strike Lady Firebirds out paced Alta Loma to vault into the 1st seed of the Peoria Tournament playoff bracket.

Final Score: Lady Firebirds 37 Alta Loma 16

Next Up: The Lady Firebirds play on Tuesday, March 10th in the semifinal game which tips off at 6:15 PM at Peoria High School.

Saguaro Ranch vs. Desert Palms

Last night the run and gun Lady Firebirds hosted Saguaro Elementary at the multipurpose room in a district game. The lady Firebirds controlled the game at the start creating an 18-0 first quarter lead.

Nicole led all scorers with 14 points. Tiphani added 10, Abby and Justine put in 6 as well. The team rolled over the Bobcats with tough defense. Marina, Cierra, Chelsea, Delaney, and Marcella played the final quarter holding the Bobcats to only 1 basket.

Final Score: Desert Palms 44 Saguaro Ranch 10.

Next up: the Lady Firebirds play tonight against Alta Loma in the Peoria Tournament. Tip-off is at 4:15 PM sharp. Please support your exciting Lady Firebirds at Peoria High School tonight! Lady Firebirds report to Peoria by 3:45 PM.

THERE WILL BE NO PRACTICE AFTER SCHOOL.