Wednesday, the Lady Firebirds traveled to Canyon Elementary to take on the Coyotes for the final game of the regular season. The match-up featured the undefeated Lady Firebirds versus the struggling Coyotes. The game tipped off with both teams exchanging baskets in a grueling battle for rebounds. After the first quarter buzzer, the Lady Firebirds held a slight lead 8-4.
Leading all scorers from both teams was Tiphani with 16 points. Amy added 12, and Nicole finished with 6 points. Darielle and Justine played tough defense slowing Canyon’s best player and forcing turnovers.
Pressing well into the fourth quarter, the Lady Firebirds jumped passes and added steals until the scoreboard tipped in their favor. Marina’s fourth quarter basket sealed the deal and Desert Palms completed its first UNDEFEATED season in several years.
Final Score: Lady Firebirds 43 Canyon 28
Next Up: The Lady Firebirds play on Saturday, April 11th in the district tournament. Tips off is at 11:45 AM at Kachina Elementary School. Admission: Adults $ 2.00 Students $1.00
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Marshall Ranch @ Desert Palms
Last night, the Marshall Ranch Roadrunners visited Desert Palms for the annual rivalry game on Eighth Grade Appreciation Night. The event featured a half-time performance by the Saguaro Skippers Jump Rope Club as well as certificates for all players, flowers for mothers, and a bag of chocolate for fathers after the contest. The game started off with both clubs exchanging baskets until the Roadrunners took a slim lead near the end of the 1st quarter. With seconds left in the first frame, Laura jumped a pass and dropped in a basket at the buzzer---the Lady Firebirds never looked back after that score.
Leading all scorers from both teams was Nicole with 8 points. Her aggressive steals, lay-ups, and fast-breaks stumped the Roadrunners, freezing their offense. Darielle and Tatiana showed tough defense, stripping the ball from Marshall Ranch point guards. Justine and Cierra controlled the pace with aggressive play, holding the Roadrunners to only 6 points in the second half.
With the final seconds ticking off the clock, the Lady Firebirds stormed the court and celebrated their hard earned win against Marshall Ranch. The Lady Firebirds moved to 5 wins and no losses on the season.
Final Score: Lady Firebirds 24 Marshall Ranch 12
Next Up: The Lady Firebirds play on Wednesday, April 8th in the final game of the regular season as they try to go undefeated for 2009. Tips off is at 4:30 PM at Canyon Elementary School.
Leading all scorers from both teams was Nicole with 8 points. Her aggressive steals, lay-ups, and fast-breaks stumped the Roadrunners, freezing their offense. Darielle and Tatiana showed tough defense, stripping the ball from Marshall Ranch point guards. Justine and Cierra controlled the pace with aggressive play, holding the Roadrunners to only 6 points in the second half.
With the final seconds ticking off the clock, the Lady Firebirds stormed the court and celebrated their hard earned win against Marshall Ranch. The Lady Firebirds moved to 5 wins and no losses on the season.
Final Score: Lady Firebirds 24 Marshall Ranch 12
Next Up: The Lady Firebirds play on Wednesday, April 8th in the final game of the regular season as they try to go undefeated for 2009. Tips off is at 4:30 PM at Canyon Elementary School.
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