State Tournament - Round Two vs St. Johns
The Prep's unbelievable Varsity Girls Basketball season came to an end as the Lady Falcons fell to St. Johns', 39-23. Although St. Johns played well,
the Lady Falcons helped the Redskins to the quarter final State Tournament victory with double digit unforced turnovers, missed layups, and an 8
point second half offensive performance.

State Tournament - Round One vs Valley High School - Sanders
The Prep's Varsity Girls Basketball Team advanced to the second round of the 2A State Tournament defeating Valley Sanders, 60-49, Tuesday night
in the Nest. The 60 points is a new school record as well as the 8 three pointers they hit. Heather Ritchey had an unbelievable night scoring 26 points,
grabbing 11 rebounds and blocking 2 shots. Corinne Peterson had a big night also scoring 17 points and handing out 6 assists. "After a slow start our
girls responded after they saw Valley was here to play," said Coach Robbie Harper. "They stepped up and I'm really proud of them."  
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Regional Playoffs - Finals vs Valley Christian
The Lady Falcons, in only their second year in the 2A, took 2nd place in the Metro Region. They lost the Championship game to Valley Christian, the
State's #1 ranked team, 33-19. "We had too many turnovers," said Coach Robbie Harper, "We let them forced us out of our game. Hopefully we'll get
another shot at them in the State Tournament." Corinne Peterson led the Lady Falcons with 8 points.

Regional Playoffs - Semifinals vs Northwest Christian
In what can only be described as an ugly game, the Lady Falcons prevailed over the Northwest Christian Crusaders, 25-17, to advance to the Metro
Region Championship game. "it was a tough game coming off a very long emotional road trip," said Coach Robbie Harper. "But we found a way to win."
The Prep traveled the prior night to Tucson while Northwest traveled to Yuma.

Regional Playoffs - Round Two vs Pusch Ridge
In what might be the biggest upset in 2A basketball playoff history, the Lady Falcons defeated Pusch Ridge, 32-28, in Tucson. The Lions, ranked # 2
in the State with a 27-2 record, have played in the State Championship game the last 7 years, winning the last 4 titles. North Pointe controlled the
opening tipoff, took an early lead and never trailed. The Prep's defensive specialist Tammy Steffen pulled down six rebounds in critical situations and
held one of the State best players, Hannah McLeod - to 15 points per game, to only 11 points. In fact, Steffen held McLeod scoreless in the second
and third quarters. Heather Ritchey also had a big game for the Lady Falcons providing support help on McLeod and pulling down 10 rebounds and
blocking 2 shots in addition to her 12 points. "This was a great win for our team and program," said Coach Robbie Harper. "Words can't express how
proud I am of these girls."    
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Regional Playoffs - Round One vs Horizon Honors
In only their second year competing in the AIA 2A Central, the Prep's Varsity Girls Basketball Team has advanced to the second round of the playoffs
defeating Horizon Honors. "Everything we've done is for this," said Coach Robbie Harper. "Everything is for the playoffs. We win, we keep playing."
Senior Heather Ritchey lead the Lady Falcons with 8 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks and 5 steals. Tiffany Green and Corinne Peterson each added 9
points.

Game 16 vs Camp Verde
The Lady Falcons went into the final game of the season against Camp Verde with a four game win streak and were looking even the series. The
game was a battle from start to finish. After a back and forth first half the Falcons trailed 26-20 at the half. The Cowboys came out strong in the third
and outscored the Falcons 17-11. “Too many easy lay ups and open 3’s really hurt us in the 3rd quarter,” said Coach Harper. The Falcons ended the
game outscoring the Cowboys 11-9 in the 4th but it wasn’t enough as they fell 42-52.

Game 15 vs Scottsdale Christian
The Lady Falcons got another big game out of Little, in their victory vs. Scottsdale Christian 37-28.  After a see-saw battle, the 1st quarter ended 10-
10.  The game continued the same in the 2nd with Little hitting a buzzer beater at the half to give the Falcons a 23-22 lead.  After halftime the Falcons
turned up their defense, limiting the Eagles to only 6 points in the second half.  The Falcons were lead by Taylor Little with 13 points, and 12
rebounds.  Other contributors were Heather Ritchey, Tiffany Green, and Corrine Peterson all adding 9 points each.  Extending their winning streak to 4
games, the Lady Falcons now gear up for Camp Verde.

Game 14 vs Northwest Christian
In the “The Battle of 43rd Avenue,” the Lady Falcons completed the season sweep of Northwest Christian, 44-28.  A slow start for the Lady Falcons
lead to a 2-8 deficit after the 1st quarter.  The Falcons then came out with their strongest quarter, outscoring Northwest 20-2, to go into the half with a
22-10 lead.  After the break, the Prep continued to extend their lead in the 3rd quarter and cruised to their 3rd straight win.  The team was lead by
Ritchey’s 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 steals. Taylor Little added 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals.  

Game 13 vs Horizon Honors
There was nothing “Little” in the Lady Falcons victory over Horizon Honors, 41-30.  With senior forward Heather Ritchey in foul trouble most of the
game, the Lady Falcons looked for someone to pick up the slack. That someone, leading in a “Big” way, was sophomore guard Taylor Little. Little took
advantage of Horizon Honor's focus on Ritchey, Corrine Peterson, and Tiffany Green and scored 17 points and grabbed 8 rebounds.  “We knew from
the previous meeting with them that they were going to leave Taylor open,” said Coach Harper.  “We just needed for her to get in rhythm and knock
down her first couple of shots.”  

Game 12 vs PCDS
After two tough conference loses, the Lady Falcons responded with a decisive win over Phoenix Country Day 52-22. Defense was the key for the Prep
as they held the Eagles to only 3 points in the first quarter and held a halftime lead of 33-8.  With the game in control early, the Falcons were able to
get valuable minutes from the younger players off the bench. “We needed a game like this after back-to-back loses,” said Coach Harper. “It was great
to see our younger players contribute in this win.”  Heather Ritchey lead the Falcons with 25 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, and 5 steals.  Other
contributors were Taylor Little  with10 points, 14 rebounds and Tiffany Green with 7 points.

Game 11 vs Valley Christian
Coming off a tough loss against Camp Verde, the Lady Falcons looked to rebound against the #1 ranked team in the State, Valley Christian. Knowing
that they needed to have a fast start to the game, the Falcons seemed to be in third gear the whole game, only scoring 1 point in the 1st quarter.  By
halftime, the Falcons trailed 12-34 and never got settled as they fell to the Titans 60-19.  “I really can’t explain what happened, but we didn’t come to
play,” said Coach Harper. Taylor Little lead the lady Falcons with 7 points.

Game 10 vs Camp Verde
The Cowboys from Camp Verde came out strong in the first and outscored the Lady Falcons 17–6. The Prep responded in the second quarter
outscoring them 14–10 and went into halftime only down by seven. The Lady Falcons did win the 3rd quarter 9 -8 but seemed to extend a lot of energy
and could not finish the game strong. Camp Verde won 52 -37. "We didn't come out ready to play today," said Coach Harper. "Against a team like
Camp Verde you can't make mental mistakes as we did, it's too hard to overcome."  Corrine Peterson led the Lady falcons with 11 points and 7
rebounds. Tiffany Green added 10 points and Heather Ritchey finished with 9 points and 5 steals.

Game 9 vs Scottsdale Christian
The Lady Falcons come out aggressive against the Eagles from Scottsdale Christian and took a first quarter lead 14–7. The Prep continued their
aggressive play and led at halftime, 22-16. During the 3rd quarter the Eagles made a run and took the quarter 10-6. Tiffany Green stepped up in the
fourth and stopped an Eagle attack by scoring 8 of her 12 points in the fourth. The Lady Falcons won 41-37. “It was a total team effort tonight and it
was a good win against a very good Scottsdale Christian team.” said Coach Harper. Heather Ritchey ended with 14 points and 9 rebounds;

Game 8 vs Northwest Christian
As the Prep headed north on 43rd avenue to play Northwest Christian, so did the North Pointe's Varisty Girls Basketball program.  On a conference
two game winning streak and ready for yet another challenge, the Lady Falcons come out with a vengeance in the first quarter. They put up 17 points
and limited the Crusaders to just 3.  Knowing the battle was not done, the Falcons continued to put points on the board throughout the second quarter,
however, the Crusaders matched the Prep point for point.  Rejuvenated from the halftime break and speech by Coach Harper, the Falcons came out
aggressive and determined to finish the game with a bit of moxie and second half execution. Senior Heather Ritchey led the Prep with 20 points, 8
rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. Corrine Peterson added 17 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal. The victory was the first Varsity win in
any sport over Northwest Christian.

Game 7 vs Horizon Honors
The Lady Falcons improved their conference record to 2-1 with a big win over Horizon Honors, 40-25.  Great defense allowed the Falcons to jump out
to a 7-1 first quarter lead - a lead they never relinquished the rest of the game.  “This was a great win for ours girl’s and the program,” said Coach
Harper. “There is a different attitude and mindset with the team. We’re excited and looking forward to our next game with Northwest.”  Heather Ritchey
had 12 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 steals, and Tammy Steffen grabbed 10 rebounds.  

Game 6 vs Salt River
After coming off a good performance against Phoenix Country Day, the Lady Falcons fell flat in their game with Salt River and lost 52-35.  The Falcons
shot a dismal 23% from the field and 25% from the free-throw line, in what would be their poorest outing of the season.  “It was one of those games
where nothing was going to go in,” said Coach Harper.  “We’re a better shooting team then what we showed.” Tiffany Green lead the team with 11
points and 11 rebounds.

Game 5 vs Phoenix Country Day
The Lady Falcons came back from the Christmas break with a convincing win over conference foe Phoenix Country Day 53-25.  Tenacious defense
and fine execution on offense jump started the Falcons to a 23-4 first quarter lead.  From that point on, the Falcons never looked back, winning every
quarter, and evening their conference record to 1-1.  “It was important for us to come back from a long layoff and have a good game like this,” said
Coach Robbie Harper.  “Every girl chipped in and did a great job!” The Prep was led by outstanding performances from Corrine Peterson, 19 points
and 4 assists, and Heather Ritchey, 17 points 9 rebounds and 5 steals.  On a down note, the Lady Falcons lost promising post player Brittani Jajdelski
for the rest of the season after she broke her arm diving for and struggling to get a loose ball.   

Game 4 vs Valley Christian
The Lady Falcon's dropped their conference opener to the #1 ranked team in the State, Valley Christian, 52-37.  The combination of experience, size
and depth proved to be too much for the Falcons.  "I felt that the effort was there from our girl's," said Coach Harper. "But when you get out-rebounded
35-18 (17 offensive) it's going to be difficult win." Tiffany Green lead North Poitne with 13 points. Corrine Peterson and Heather Ritchey each ended
with 9 points.

Game 3 vs Surrey Garden
A fourth quarter collapse caused the Lady Falcons a 36-28 loss to Surrey Garden in game three. North Pointe controlled the game for three quarters,
leading 26-17 at the end of the third quarter. However, a combination of mental mistakes and poor execution caused the Lady Falcons to be out
scored 19-2 in the final quarter.  “These are the games that we have to close out,” said Coach Harper. “When we play as well as we did for three
quarters, we can’t allow a let down in the final quarter.”  Sophomore guard Corrine Peterson led the way scoring 10 points.

Game 2 vs Tonopah
North Pointe evened their record to 1-1 with a victory over the Phoenix from Tonopah.  Coming off a tough season opener, the Lady Falcons
responded with a great defensive output, limiting the Phoenix to 29 points and forcing 21 turnovers.  Senior forward, Heather Ritchey, lead the way with
12 points, 7 assists, 12 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 6 steals.  Other key contributors were Corrine Peterson scoring 10 points and Tiffany Green chipping
in with 9 points. North Pointe lead at the end of the first quarter 14-6. Tonopah outscored the Prep in the second, 11-8, but the Lady Falcons still took
at 22-17 lead into halftime. The Third, 10-5, and the fourth, 10-7, belonged to the Prep as they defeated Tonopah 42-29.

Game 1 vs Phoenix Christian
The Lady Falcon Basketball team kicked the season off with a high energy, exciting game!   At the end of the first quarter the Lady Falcons lead 11-8.  
The second quarter saw the lead evaporate as the Lady Cougars from Phoenix Christian out scored North Pointe 27-17 and took a 35-28 lead into
halftime. The Lady Falcons rebounded with their strongest quarter to score 20 points and take a 48-47 lead at the end of the third. The fourth quarter
saw many lead changes until the Cougars pulled away in the final minutes to win the game 63-57.  “I was very pleased with the effort and the never say
die attitude the girl’s displayed throughout the game,”  said Coach Harper. The Lady Falcons were lead by sophomore guard Taylor Little, scoring 17
points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals, and 5 assists.  Other key contributors were Tiffany Green scoring 13 points, and Corrine Peterson adding 10 points.
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Varsity Girls Basketball 2008-2009 Game Summaries