Girls basketball sweeps Poudre

Haley Rockwell • January 17, 2017

Katey Guzman drives to the basket after stealing the ball from opponent. Photo Credit: Haley Rockwell

The stands were packed with both students and parents on Friday, January 13 for the rival game between Fossil Ridge High School and Poudre High School. There was back to back games with the girls varsity basketball teams playing first and the boys varsity basketball teams playing right after. It was an intense night as everyone watched in anticipation to see who would win the first rival game of the season for the Sabercats.

The first quarter consisted of the ball being ran up and down the court. Reaghan Lang scored the first basketball for the Sabercats after grabbing a rebound and putting it back up for a layup. The girls went 100% on free throws in the first half with Ashley Steffeck draining her two free throws, Brit Mishak finishing her two free throws and Kaylee Menefee hit nothing but net on her free throws. The quarter ended with Katey Guzman sinking a three pointer and Fossil leading Poudre 14-9.

The Sabercats controlled most of the second quarter, only allowing the Impalas to score 3 points. Fossil had possession in their offensive half which gained them 10 points in the quarter. Going into halftime the Sabercats sat in the lead 24-12.

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Following halftime the Impalas were determined to tighten the lead and by the end of the third quarter they made it a 9 point game. Fossil scored their 9 points in the third quarter by capitalizing on Poudre’s turnovers. The third quarter came to an end with a score of 33-24, the Sabercats still in the lead.

The final quarter of the game did not consist of much action, with only 6 points being scored between the two teams. Fossil had one basket while Poudre had two three pointers. The Sabercats ended up defeating the Impalas 41-30.

Another double header will be held at Fossil’s court on Tuesday, January 17 as the Sabercats will compete against their second rival team Rocky Mountain High School. The girls play at 5:30 pm and the boys play at 7:00 pm. Be there and be loud.

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Haley Rockwell, Sports Editor

Senior Haley Rockwell is a dynamic character in the Fossil Ridge setting, bringing many dimensions to Etched in Stone as well as everything else she is involved in. Her in-depth athletic background enables her to contribute accurate stories on the many sports teams that compete for Fossil, making her leadership of sporting event coverage on the Etched in Stone publication crew. “I’m an athlete, so I’m involved in a lot of sports, and I think that gives me an advantage writing about it since I’m so passionate about it”, she said. As an ambitious soccer player, talented photographer, and member of the journalism program for the past three (now four) years , dedication is definitely a quality that Haley never fails to bring to the table. In fact, her hard work and dedication has earned her commitment to the University of Northern Colorado for soccer, where she is thinking about majoring in business with a minor in journalism. “Journalism has been a big part of my life for the past four years, so I want to continue to pursue it if I can!” she exclaimed.

Apart from being involved in journalism, athletics, and demanding academics, Haley is very interested in the arts. Alongside photography, she also finds peace in the relaxing qualities that drawing offers. “If I need something to escape from the stress of school and soccer, I’ll go draw instead”, she explained. The subject that she most frequently captures in her artwork are wolves, which she considers to be her personal spirit animal. A lover of animals, Haley also has a black cat at home named Shay. She is the oldest of two sisters, and knows very well the responsibilities of taking the lead and making crucial decisions. Haley’s talents are bound to pave a pathway that will take her far, no matter where she chooses to travel. Her strong sense of individuality, hard work, and passion are essential tools that will lead her to a bright and prosperous future.