For her career, Cook holds the record for most free throws made in a game (14), ninth for most points scored in a season (467) and ninth for most three-point field goals made in a career (89).

Cook becomes the third Lady Rider to ink with the NCAA school. Former Roughriders Katie Schrader and Chelsea Dermyer played for the Eagles from 2006-08 and are currently on the coaching staff for the university.

Cook led the team in scoring at 15.4 points per game and three-point percentage (.357). DeMorales led the squad in rebounding (7.8), steals (105) and blocked shots (57).

Yavapai was led by Lerrin Cook with 21 points. Julianne Forte` added 17, Dee Adsitt had 13 and Ashley Ward chipped in 11.

All three will lead the lady hoopsters in the first round of the NJCAA Region I Playoffs beginning Wednesday, March 3rd in the Storm Center against Arizona Western College. The game will tip-off at 7:30 PM.

2009-10 All-ACCAC Teams

First Team

Olivia Major (SO) Central Arizona College Player of the Year
Tia Morrison (SO) Pima Community College
G Fleming (SO) South Mountain Community College
Abyee Maracigan (SO) Pima Community College
Lerrin Cook (SO) Yavapai College
Briana Benjamin (SO) Mesa Community College

Second Team

Tanishia Manson (FR) Arizona Western College Freshman of the Year
Renetha Burton (SO) Scottsdale Community College
Baytania Newman (FR) Central Arizona College
Charnay Mothershed (SO) Scottsdale Community College
Angela Streets (SO) Chandler/Gilbert Community College
Kira DeMorales (SO) Yavapai College

Honorable Mention

Callina Hurley (SO) Mesa Community College
Julianne Forte` (SO) Yavapai College
Christina Buescher (FR) Mesa Community College
Sancheon White (FR) Central Arizona College
Amaris Newkirk (FR) Eastern Arizona College
Francheska Nimes (FR) Phoenix College
Mieke Elkington (FR) Cochise College
Tamika Howard (SO) Glendale Community College

Coach of the Year Denise Cardenas Central Arizona College

2009-10 NJCAA Divison I All-Region I Team

Olivia Major (SO) Central Arizona College
Lerrin Cook (SO) Yavapai College
Tanishia Manson (FR) Arizona Western College
Baytania Newman (FR) Central Arizona College
Kira DeMorales (SO) Yavapai College

2009-10 NJCAA Division II All-Region I Team

Tia Morrison (SO) Pima Community College
G Fleming (SO) South Mountain Community College
Abyee Maracigan (SO) Pima Community College
Briana Benjamin (SO) Mesa Community College
Renetha Burton (SO) Scottsdale Community College

Central Arizona led the Roughriders at halftime 38-32 and YC would close the margin to 45-43 with 14 minutes remaining. The defending national champions pulled away in the waning minutes to finish the conference season undefeated (22-0).

Yavapai played the final 30 minutes without starting forward DeAndra Adsitt who left the game with a broken nose and will be out for the remainder of the NJCAA playoffs. Lerrin Cook and Kira DeMorales led the lady hoopsters with 17 points a piece and Julianne Forte` added 15.

Yavapai begins Region I playoffs at home on Wednesday, March 3rd against Arizona Western College. In November, Yavapai lost to the Matadors in double overtime 88-85. Last month, YC avenged that loss with a 54-50 victory in Prescott. Tip-off will be at 7:30 PM in the Storm Center on the campus of Yavapai College in Prescott.

Dee Adsitt led the Roughriders with 19 points. Kira DeMorales had 16. Julianne Forte` added 15 and Lerrin Cook chipped in 12.

Yavapai concludes the regular season on Friday playing host to #8 ranked Central Arizona College. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM. The lady hoopsters begin NJCAA Region I Tournament play on Wednesday, March 3rd at home against Arizona Western College. Game time will be at 7:30 PM.

The women never got their footing as the Aztecs took a 43-20 lead into halftime. Julianne Forte` and Kira DeMorales led the Riders with 11 points a piece. Pima hit 9 three-pointers on the day and outrebounded YC 40-31. The men’s squad fell into the same trap falling behind at halftime 56-38. Pima hit 16 three-pointers and outrebounded the Riders 35-25. DJ Barmore led the team with 21 points. Colin Borchert added 19, Jaron Kirk chipped in 18, Danny Duran had 16, Dionte Goodlet had 11 and Breen Weeks dropped 10.

Yavapai plays host to Mesa Community College on Tuesday, February 23rd with a tip-off time of 5:30 PM for the ladies and 7:30 PM for the men.

Once again, the Roughriders used a strong second half to pull away from the Gila Monsters after holding a slim 41-32 halftime lead. Lerrin Cook scored a career high 35 points. Kira DeMorales added 23 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 blocked shots. Julianne Forte had a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Yavapai will be at Pima Community College on Saturday, February 20 for 2:00pm tip-off. The Aztecs beat the Riders in January 59-49. Yavapai returns home on Tuesday, February 23, to host Mesa Community College at 5:30pm.

Once again, the Riders had to come back from a halftime deficit. Cochise led going into intermission 39-28. However, stingy Roughrider defense limited the Apaches to only 11 second half points. The opponent was held to a dismal 32% shooting from the field while YC shot 44%. The Roughriders won the battle of the boards grabbing 51 caroms compared to 30 for Cochise.

Julianne Forte` led the team with 19 points, 12 rebounds and 2 steals. Lerrin Cook scored 14 points with 3 rebounds and 4 assists. Kira DeMorales recorded yet another double double with 12 points and 13 rebounds to go with 3 steals and 5 blocks.

Yavapai returns to the hardwood on Wednesday, February 17th at Eastern Arizona College. In their previous meeting, YC dismantled the Gila Monsters, 92-72. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM.

Once again, the Riders used a strong second to pull away from a 41-31 halftime lead. Dee Adsitt led the team with 24 points. Lerrin Cook dropped 21 points including 5 three-pointers. Julianne Forte` added 10 points. For the second straight game, YC played without starting point guard Kiara January.

YC returns to the hardwood on Saturday, February 13th for a crucial conference affair with Cochise College (10-14). In their first meeting of the year, Yavapai beat the Apaches 69-60. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM.

YC was in a all too familiar spot trailing at halftime 43-39. Midway through the second half the Roughriders were down by 8. A bucket by Julianne Forte` with nine minutes remaining began the comeback and YC hit their free throws (25/33) in the waning minutes to preserve the victory.

Forte` led the Roughrider once again with 22 points. The Phoenix native added 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 blocked shot. DeAndra Adsitt had a double double with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Lerrin Cook took over point guard duties for the injured Kiki January and scored 19 points including 14 for 14 from the free throw line. Kira DeMorales had her 9th double double of the year with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Louise Solomon had impressive numbers scoring 8 points, grabbing 12 rebounds and dishing out 9 assists.

Yavapai returns to the hardwood hosting Chandler/Gilbert Community College on Wednesday, February 10th. In their first meeting of the year YC won 86-73. The game will begin at 5:30 PM.

YC never got started Wednesday night as SCC took a two-point lead into halftime. The Roughriders fell behind by as much as 13 in the second half as they played without starting point guard Kiki January who turned an ankle in the first period. YC made a game of it cutting the lead to three points with less than a minute to go in regulation. However, timely free throw shooting from the opponent and poor free throw shooting from the Roughriders was too much to overcome in the end.

Yavapai was led by Julianne Forte` for the third straight game with 18 points. Kira DeMorales added 17 points and Lerrin Cook chipped in 16.

Yavapai will be at South Mountain Community College on Saturday, February 6th. In their first meeting of the year, YC beat the Cougars 66-54. Tip-off will be at 2:00 PM.

After taking an early 10-point lead in the first half, YC found themselves trailing at halftime 39-37. However, behind the shooting of Dee Adsitt, Julianne Forte` and Lerrin Cook, the Lady Riders outscored the Gauchos 49-32 in the second half to come away with the victory.

Forte` finished the game with 22 points and 16 rebounds. Adsitt added 17 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists. Cook had 16 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists and Kira DeMorales had 15 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 4 blocked shots. Kiki January chipped in 8 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals and a game high 9 assists.

The Roughriders return to action on Wednesday, February 3rd hosting Scottsdale Community College (14-7, 8-5). YC beat the Artichokes in their first meeting on a game-winning shot by January with 3.2 seconds remaining in the game, 49-47. The game will tip-off at 5:30 PM.

Yavapai was led by Julianne Forte` with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Kira DeMorales almost got her first career triple-double as she scored 18 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and stole 9 opponent passes. Lerrin Cook nailed three 3-pointers en route to 17 points and DeAndra Adsitt contributed 11 points and 9 rebounds.

Yavapai returns to the court on Saturday, January 30th at Glendale Community College (3-16, 3-9). YC dismantled the Gauchos in December 84-58. Tip-off will be at 2:00 PM.

With 2:10 remaining in the game, Dee Adsitt hit a free throw to put the Roughriders ahead, 51-50. Arizona Western had a chance to take the lead but their shot rimmed off. With 24 seconds to go, Adsitt stole an errant opponent pass and converted the layup to put YC up by three. AWC had a three-point shot with 10 seconds to go but Kiki January tipped the ball and Kira DeMorales secured the rebound and knocked in a free throw to give the lady hoopsters the victory.

Adsitt led the way with 22 points including 2 three-pointers. Lerrin Cook chipped in 10 points. YC shot a dismal 55% (16/29) from the free throw line.

Yavapai will be on the road for their next conference game. On Wednesday, January 27th YC will be at Phoenix College (4-12, 2-9). In their prior meeting of the year, the Lady Riders beat the Bears 79-61. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM.

In the first half, Yavapai found themselves behind 29-12 before mounting a comeback and go into intermission down 33-29. The lady hoopsters took the lead early in the second half and held on for their eighth conference victory in ten tries. Yavapai shot 41% from the field and 35% from the three-point arc while the opponent shot 39% from the field and 18% from the three.

Kira DeMorales led the squad with 20 points on 9/14 shooting. Lerrin Cook hit 4 three-pointers en route to 16 points and Julianne Forte` added 11 points and 7 rebounds.

Yavapai returns to the court on Wednesday, January 20th at #8 ranked and defending national champions Central Arizona College. The game will start at 5:30 PM.

Both teams were tied going into halftime at 27, but cold shooting from the Roughriders spelled their doom as they only scored 22 points after intermission. Kira DeMorales was the only Lady Rider in double figures with 12 points.

Yavapai is on the road for the next two games beginning on Saturday at Mesa Community College. The game will tip-off at 3:00 PM. YC travels to #8 ranked and defending NJCAA National Champions Central Arizona College on Wednesday, January 20th before returning home to entertain Arizona Western College on Saturday, January 23rd.

Julianne Forte`hit a season high 4 three-pointers en route to a career high 23 points on the night to lead the team. Lerrin Cook scored 20 points and Ashley Ward hit a season high 12 points. All YC players got into the scoring column.

Yavapai returns to the hardwood on Wednesday, January 13th hosting Pima Community College. Both teams have identical conference records and are tied for 2nd place in the league race. The game will tip-off at 5:30 PM in the Storm Center.

YC led the entire first half taking a 31-25 lead into intermission. However, the lead changed hands shortly after the break, but Yavapai regained control with 10 minutes remaining and held on for the nine-point victory.

Lerrin Cook led the team with 23 points including shooting 10 for 12 from the free throw line. Kira DeMorales had yet another double-double with 17 points and 14 rebounds. Julianne Forte` chipped in 12 points and Dee Adsitt contributed 10 points.

Yavapai will play host to Eastern Arizona College (0-14, 0-6) on Saturday, January 9th in the Storm Center. The game will tip-off at 5:30 PM.

The Lady Riders went into halftime down 37-32 behind 40% shooting and stellar defense. However, in the second half, Yavapai shot a dismal 19% from the field and committed 13 turnovers while the opponent shot 54% from the field including 4 of 8 from the three-point line.

Kira DeMorales led the team will 13 points and 4 steals. Julianne Forte` and DeAndra Adsitt added 12 points a piece.

Yavapai resumes conference play on Wednesday, January 6th at Cochise College (5-9, 3-3). In two meetings last season, the Roughriders won both games 68-37 and 70-46. The game will tip-off at 5:30 PM. YC returns home on Saturday, January 9th to host Eastern Arizona College.

Lerrin Cook led the home squad with 16 points, 4 assists and 3 steals. Kira DeMorales had a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Kiki January contributed 13 points with 3 three-pointers and Julianne Forte` added 12 points and 7 rebounds. The Roughriders shot 47% from the field while holding the opponent to 35% shooting.

Yavapai concludes tournament play on Tuesday afternoon against #15 ranked Monroe College, NY before heading to Douglas to commence conference play against Cochise College on Wednesday evening.

DeMorales and the rest of the Lady Riders return to the basketball floor on Monday, January 4th against #17 ranked Monroe College, NY in Yuma. Yavapai will return to the home hardwood on January 9th entertaining Eastern Arizona College with tip-off at 5:30 PM.

Once again, the Yavapai team found themselves down going into halftime only to rebound with renewed effort in the second half. YC scored 48 points after intermission shooting an impressive 48% from the field. Yavapai controlled the boards Friday night grabbing 52 caroms to the opponent’s 34.

Kira DeMorales and DeAndra Adsitt each scored a double-double on the night. DeMorales had 21 points, a team high, and 11 rebounds and Adsitt knocked down 17 points and grabbed a team high 15 boards. Lerrin Cook was 4 for 6 from behind the three-point line on her way to 20 points and Louise Solomon added 13 points and seven rebounds. Julianne Forte` sat out Friday night’s contest after spending Thursday night in the hospital with a stomach virus.

The Roughriders return to the court on Monday, January 4th at the Wells Fargo Classic in Yuma against #17 ranked Monroe College, NY. YC will return to the Storm Center on Saturday, January 9th hosting Eastern Arizona College at 5:30 PM.

South Mountain took a 24-23 lead into halftime after some sloppy Yavapai play. However, YC came out of halftime with a 13-6 run and scored 43 points in the second half. Kira DeMorales led the team with 18 points. Julianne Forte` added 15 and Dee Adsitt finished with 14.

YC travels to Chandler/Gilbert Community College on Friday for a 5:30 tip-off. Following that game, Yavapai will take a two week break before playing in the Arizona Western College tournament on January 4th and 5th.

Yavapai led the game with 45 seconds remaining in regulation but the opponent hit a game tying three pointer with 18 seconds left on the clock. After a YC timeout, January found an open lane for the game winner.

The Lady Riders shot a dismal 33% from the field but held the Lady Artichokes to 26% shooting.

Kira DeMorales led the Roughriders in scoring with 14. Lerrin Cook and Julianne Forte` each had 8.

Yavapai takes a break from conference play on Monday evening entertaining Lake Region College, ND. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM.

Lerrin Cook scored 22 points to lead the Roughriders. DeAndra Adsitt dropped 20. Julianne Forte` added 15 and Kira DeMorales chipped in 14.

YC will play at Scottsdale Community College on Saturday, December 5th. The Artichokes fell to Arizona Western College Wednesday night, 66-62. Tip-off will be at 6:00 PM.

The Lady Rider defense was the catalyst today forcing 16 turnovers and converting those turnovers into 19 points. Yavapai outrebounded the opponent 58-35 and shot 44% for the day. Yavapai led at halftiime 42-27.

YC was led by DeAndra Adsitt with 17 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocked shots. Julianne Forte` added 15 points and 5 rebounds. Kira DeMorales chpped in 13 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals and 4 blocked shots and Lerrin Cook had 12 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists.

Yavapai returns to the hardwood on Wednesday, December 1st in the Storm Center against Glendale Community College. The lady hoopsters won both meetings last season against the Lady Gauchos, 93-80 and 98-91. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM.

With :50 remaining in regulation, Yavapai held a 66-58 lead but AWC knocked in 3 three-pointers to tie the game and force the extra period. Both teams scored 10 points in the 1st overtime and after three Roughrider players fouled out, YC ran out of steam in the 2nd overtime.

Julianne Forte` led YC with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Lerrin Cook had 17 points. DeAndra Adsitt had 15 points and Kira DeMorales had her second straight double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

YC makes their home debut on Saturday, November 21st against Phoenix College. Tip-off will be at 2:00 PM in the Storm Center.

The Roughriders shot 57% from the field compared to 32% for the opponent. From the three-point line, YC shot 44% including 3 three-pointers from DeAndrea Adsitt (3/4). Lerrin Cook led the team in scoring with 22 points. She also had 5 assists and 4 steals. Kira DeMorales had a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds and led the team in blocks with 5. Adsitt and Julianne Forte` each chipped in 15 points.

YC returns to Yuma on Wednesday to face the Matadors (4-1) in the league opener. The last time that these two team met was in first round of last season’s NJCAA Region I play-offs. AWC won the overtime thriller 86-82. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM. The conference home opener will be Saturday, November 21st against Phoenix College. Game time will be at 2:00 PM.

YC held a 58-55 lead with 1:20 left in the game. Unfortunately, that which has plagued the lady hoopsters early this season hit them again, turnovers. Eastern Utah converted 5 points on three Yavapai turnovers in the final 70 seconds to get the victory.

Lerrin Cook led the team in scoring with 19 points. She also had 6 rebounds and 2 assists. Kiki January added 10 points 4 rebounds and 3 steals and Kira DeMorales chipped in 10 points and 5 rebounds.

The turnover bug continues to plague the lady hoopsters as they compiled 32 on the day. YC shot a dismal 33% from the field and failed for the second time this season to crack 40 points in game.

Julianne Forte` led the team in scoring and rebounding with 11 and 10 respectively. Kira DeMorales had 9 points, 4 steals and 6 rebounds and DeAndra Adsitt added 8 points, 3 steals and 7 rebounds.

Yavapai will participate in the Arizona Western College Tournament Friday, November 13th and Saturday, November 14th. YC opens with College of Eastern Utah on Friday and Anoka-Ramsey CC on Saturday.

Yavapai took a 28-25 lead into halftime and relinquished the lead for the first time with 14 minutes remaining in the game. The game saw 8 lead changes and 8 ties with Odessa knocking down two free throws with less than a minute to seal the game. The Roughriders shot 44% from the three-point line but turned the ball over 29 times leading to 31 points for the opponents.

Lerrin Cook led YC with 19 points on 7/10 shooting including 4 for 5 from the three-point arc. Julianne Forte` added 14 points and 5 rebounds. Kiki January chipped in 11 points, 6 assists and 7 steals.

Yavapai concludes the road swing against Howard College Saturday afternoon at 1:00 PM. The Riders first home game of the season will not be until November 21st against Phoenix College.

Before the crowd could settle into their seats, the lady ballers found themselves down 15-0 and could never regain their composure. The halftime score was 35-11. Unfortunately, turnovers spelled doom for the Roughriders. Midland scored 35 points off of 30 YC turnovers.

Julianne Forte`led the home team in scoring with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. Lerrin Cook chipped in 10 points and 5 rebounds.

Yavapai took an early lead in overtime but did not have an answer for the inside game as Western went to the line 10 times hitting seven and YC missing their only attempt at the charity stripe.

In her final game as a Roughrider, Danielle Reiher led the team with 20 points. Freshmen Julianne Forte` and Lerrin Cook each had 17 points including a combined 5 for 8 behind the three-point line. B`jonee Reaves added 11 points and January chipped in 10 points.

All-ACCAC

First Team

• Brooke Jackson – Mesa Community College – Freshman of the Year – Player of the Year
• Yohanna Morton – Arizona Western College
• Precious Robinson – Central Arizona College
• Tia Morrison – Pima Community College
• Abyee Maracigan – Pima Community College
• Tenaya Watson – Central Arizona College
• D’Seanda Trotter – Chandler/Gilbert Community College

Second Team

• Katie Johnson – South Mountain Community College
• Bjonee` Reaves – Yavapai College
• Katrina Johnson – Arizona Western College
• Shayla Washington – Scottsdale Community College
• Alicia Sanchez – Central Arizona College

Third Team

• Janessa Adeleye – Glendale Community College
• Kelsey Schaeffer Lindemuth – Chandler/Gilbert Community College
• Alicia Mullings – Phoenix College
• Selena Florez – Cochise College
• Gianne Fleming – South Mountain Community College
• Earlysia Marchbanks – Central Arizona College
• Olivia Major – Central Arizona College

ACCAC Coach of the Year – Todd Holthaus – Pima Community College

NJCAA Region I Division I

First Team

• Yohanna Morton – Arizona Western College
• Precious Robinson – Central Arizona College
• Tenaya Watson – Central Arizona College
• Bjonee` Reaves – Yavapai College
• Katrina Johnson – Arizona Western
• Alicia Sanchez – Central Arizona College

YC never made a game of it as Central took a commanding 59-26 halftime lead. Lerrin Cook did her part as she led the lady hoopsters with 13 points. DeAndra Adsitt added 12 and Danielle Reiher kicked in 10.

The game on Wednesday will begin at 7:30 PM. The game can be followed on the Arizona Western College website at www.azwestern.edu/student_services/athletics/.

Danielle Reiher led the scoring with 18 points and DeAndra Adsitt had 10 points and led the team in rebounding with 7. Julianne Forte` added 8 points and 7 caroms.

The Roughriders finish up the regular season on Friday evening in Coolidge against #2 ranked Central Arizona College, the regular season ACCAC champions. Game time will be at 5:30 PM.

YC awaits the results of the Mesa Community College/Arizona Western College game played later tonight. If AZ Western wins, Yavapai will be traveling to Yuma for the first round of the playoffs on Wednesday, March 4th. If Mesa wins, with two games left in the regular season, the lady hoopsters mathematically can still host the first round. However, Western holds the tiebreaker as a result of their two wins over Yavapai this season.

Yavapai entertains Mesa on Tuesday, March 3rd in the last regular season home game. It also is sophomore night. The team will honor their only two sophomores Sandy Cook and Danielle Reiher. Mesa beat the Lady Riders in Mesa earlier in the season, 66-58. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM.

Julianne Forte` led the squad in scoring with 19 points. DeAndra Adsitt added 14 points and 13 rebounds. Danielle Reiher chipped in 13 points and Louise Solomon and Hannah Davidson had 10 points each.

On Saturday, February 21st Yavapai will play host to the second-place team in the conference Pima Community College. In January, the Aztecs beat YC 49-62 in Tucson. Tip-off will be at 2:00 PM in the Storm Center.

Danielle Reiher led YC in scoring with 19 points and she collected 9 rebounds. DeAndra Adsitt added 14 points and led the team in rebounding grabbing 13 on the night.

The lady hoopsters will play their next three games at the Storm Center beginning on Wednesday, February 18th hosting Eastern Arizona College. In early January Yavapai beat the Gila Monsters in Thatcher, 78-54. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM.

Julianne Forte` led the offensive charge with 21 points. Danielle Reiher had 14 and Kiki January, DeAndra Adsitt and Bjonee Reaves added 11 points each. Adsitt led the team in rebounding with 8.

Yavapai will be at Cochise College on Saturday, February 14th. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM.

Shooting a whopping 53% from the field in the first half, YC took a 47-37 lead into intermission. However, that lead did not last as SMCC cut the lead to two points with 9 minutes remaining. The Lady Rider defense stepped it up in the final nine minutes of the game and forced the opponent to a 33% shooting stint in the second half. Yavapai out rebounded the Cougars 48-22 with 21 of those coming on the offensive end.

DeAndra Adsitt enjoyed her best game of her collegiate career with 26 points and 12 rebounds. Bjonee Reaves had 20 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals. Danielle Reiher added 14 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals and Julianne Fortè chipped in 12 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocked shots.

The Lady Riders return to the road on Wednesday, February 11th at Chandler/Gilbert Community College. In December, YC beat up the Coyotes in Prescott, 81-50. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM.

Three YC players scored in double figures led by ACCAC player of the week Danielle Reiher with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Bjonee` Reaves added 15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals. Julianne Forte` chipped in 11 points and grabbed 5 caroms.

The Roughriders return to the home hardwood on Saturday hosting South Mountain Community College. YC edged the Cougars in December in Phoenix 76-72. Tip-off will be at 2:00 PM in the Storm Center on the campus of Yavapai College in Prescott.

Julianne Forte` led the home team in scoring with 21 points. Bjonee Reaves had a double-double with 19 points and a school record tying 14 assists. Danielle Reiher also added 19 points and Lerrin Cook dropped 10.

Yavapai is at Scottsdale Community College on Wednesday, February 4th for a 5:30 PM tip-off. The Lady Artichokes beat YC in their first meeting of the year 71-66.

Everybody got into the scoring column led by DeAndra Adsitt with 21 points. Danielle Reiher added 17 points. Adsitt led the squad in rebounding with 9 followed by three with 5. The team’s leading scorer, Bjonee Reaves was held to 6 points but had 7 assists.

“It wasn’t perfect but we needed to get back into the win column and break the losing streak”.

The Roughriders will play host to Glendale Community College on Saturday, January 31st in a matinee affair with tip-off at 2:00 PM.

DeAndra Adsitt led the squad in scoring with 16 points followed by Lerrin Cook and Danielle Reiher with 13 points. Julianne Forte` chipped in 11 points and led the team in rebounding with 9.

Yavapai begins a two-game homestand on Wednesday playing host to Phoenix College (4-14, 2-10). The lady hoopsters beat the Bears in the first meeting of the year 81-62. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM.

Both teams return to the home hardwood on Wednesday, January 21st hosting Central Arizona College. The women will square off at 5:30 PM and the men will begin at 7:30 PM. Both games will be played in the Storm Center.

Yavapai plays Pima Community College on Wednesday evening in Tucson. The game will begin at 7:30 PM.

Yavapai travels to Tucson on Wednesday night to play Pima Community College. YC is tied in the standings with the Lady Aztecs. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM on the Aztec campus.

On Saturday, Yavapai visits the Lady Gila Monsters from Eastern Arizona College. The game will begin at 5:30 PM. YC won both meetings a year ago 77-61 and 74-67.

Yavapai had 5 players in double figures led by freshman Bjonee Reaves with 23. She also tied for the team lead in rebounds with 8 and added 7 steals and 7 assists leading the team in both categories. Freshman Lerrin Cook fought off a battle with the flu to knock in 14 points. DeAndra Adsitt had 13 points and 8 rebounds and Sandy Cook and Danielle Reiher chipped in 12 points.

In the final game of the Wells Fargo Classic, YC will face North Idaho College, a 76-45 winner over Cochise College earlier Friday afternoon. Tip-off will be at 6:00 PM in the Storm Center on the campus of Yavapai College in Prescott.

YC found themselves down at halftime 44-37 but the Lady Eagles proved to be too much for the lady hoopsters. Yavapai is now 7-5 overall and remain at 4-2 in ACCAC play. Freshman DeAndra Adsitt led the squad in scoring with 17 points. Bjonee Reaves added 14.

YC shot a measly 37.5% from the field compared to 46% from the opponent. However, the glaring difference was from the rebounding side of the game. CSI garnered 51 rebounds (18 offensive) to Yavapai’s 23.

YC plays host to the Wells Fargo Classic Friday and Saturday. Yavapai plays Bismarck State College at 6:00 PM tomorrow evening and North Idaho College on Saturday night at 6:00 PM.

Yavapai doesn’t return to the hardwood until January 1st as they entertain the #19 ranked College of Southern Idaho. On January 2nd and 3rd YC hosts the Wells Fargo Holiday Classic. The lady hoopsters will play Bismarck State College, ND and North Idaho College.

On Saturday, Yavapai plays host to Chandler/Gilbert Community College. The game will tip-off at 2:00 PM in the Storm Center on the campus of Yavapai College in Prescott.

YC returns to the Storm Center on Saturday, December 6th hosting Scottsdale Community College. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM on the campus of Yavapai College in Prescott.

Four Lady Riders scored in double figures with Danielle Reiher leading the way with 15. Lerrin Cook scored 12; Bjonee added 11 and Sandy Cook chipped in 10.

Yavapai resumes conference play on Wednesday, December 3rd at Glendale Community College. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM. YC returns to the Storm Center on Saturday, December 6th playing host to Scottsdale Community College at 5:30 PM.

Cook led the team with 18 points and tied for the team lead with 6 rebounds. Bjonee Reaves came off the bench to knock in 11 points. Domonique Washington had 5 points, 6 rebounds and team high 4 assists. Julianne Forte` added 6 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 blocked shot.

Yavapai plays the host team, Snow College, Saturday evening in the final game of the tournament. On Wednesday night, YC resumes conference play at Glendale Community College. Yavapai returns to the Storm Center on Saturday, December 6th hosting Scottsdale Community College with tip-off at 5:30 PM.

YC heads north to the Snow College Invitational on Friday, November 28th and Saturday, November 29th. On Friday afternoon, Yavapai locks horns with Northwest College, WY whom they beat in the second game of this young season, 66-57. On Saturday evening, YC plays the host team, Snow College. Last season, the Badgers got the best of the lady hoopsters, 65-53. Yavapai will return to conference play on Wednesday, December 3rd at Glendale Community College and gets back to the friendly confines of the Storm Center on Saturday, December 6th against Scottsdale Community College. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM.

Lerrin Cook led the lady hoopsters in scoring with 22 points and Louise Solomon added 11 points and 6 rebounds.

Yavapai travels to Phoenix College on Saturday for an afternoon affair against the Bears. Tip-off will be at 2:00 PM.

YC plays the host team, Air Force Prep Academy at 6:00 PM Saturday evening in the final game of their three-game road trip. Conference play begins on Wednesday, November 19th as Yavapai plays host to Arizona Western College in the Storm Center beginning at 5:30 PM.

Yavapai will play their home and conference opener on Wednesday, November 19th playing host to Arizona Western College (3-2). In two meetings a year ago YC prevailed 74-67 (2OT) and 81-58. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM in the Storm Center on the campus of Yavapai College in Prescott.

The Roughriders will play Northwest Junior College, WY in the opening game of the United State Air Force Prep Academy Classic Friday with tip-off at 12:00 PM. On Saturday, YC will face the host squad beginning at 4:00 PM.

YC returns to the hardwood on Monday, November 10th in an exhibition against Team Australia. Tip-off will be at 6:00 PM in the Storm Center on the campus of Yavapai College in Prescott.

The 2007-08 ACCAC Player of the Year and NJCAA 1st Team All-American was courted by numerous DI schools and ultimately decided on the Conference USA member. She joins former lady hoopster Kellie Snyder at the division one level. In April, Snyder committed to Southern Utah University. This past week Rachael Beck committed to NCAA Division II Panhandle State University, OK.

For more information on the Goldsmith signing

DeAndra Adsitt – 5’11” – Forward – Valdez, AK (Valdez High School)

Senior Year Stats & Honors

• 16.3 ppg
• 7.1 rpg
• 1.8 apg
• 2.3 spg
• Shot 54% from the floor
• 1st Team All-Conference

Julianne Fortè – 5’9” – Guard/Forward -Phoenix, AZ (North High School)

Senior Year Stats & Honors

• 22.1 ppg
• 10.0 rpg
• 1.7 apg
• 2.8 spg
• Made ‘48’ 3 pointers on the year, shooting 35% from 3
• Shot 47% overall
• AZ Republic 1st Team All-State (5A)
• 1st Team All-Metro
• Led team to the 5A state playoffs

Lerrin Cook – 5’10” – Guard/Forward – Kearny, AZ (Ray High School)

Senior Year Stats & Honors

• 25.7 ppg (822 points)
• 11.3 rpg
• 2.6 apg
• 3.0 spg
• AZ Republic Small School Player of the Year
• AZ Republic 1st Team All-State (1A-3A)
• Conference Player of the Year
• 1st Team All-Conference
• Led team to 2A state tournament

Domonique Washington – 5’6” – Guard – Redlands, CA (Redlands East Valley High School)

Senior Year Stats & Honors

• 13.7 ppg
• 6.3 rpg
• 2.6 apg
• 3.1 spg
• Shot 44% overall
• HM All-San Bernardino

Louise Solomon – 5’11”- Forward – Needles, CA (Needles High School)

Senior Year Stats & Honors

• 11.8 ppg
• 10.5 rpg
• 4.8 apg
• 3.6 spg
• Shot 45% overall
• 1st All-State small school
• Conference MVP
• 1st Team All-Conference
• Led team to a Nevada 2A State Title

Bjonee Reaves – 5’7” – Point Guard – San Bernardino, CA (Cajon High School)

Senior Year Stats & Honors

• 12.3 ppg
• 7.3 apg
• 2.4 spg
• Made ‘65’ 3 pointers on the year, shooting 36% from 3
• Shot 45% overall
• 1st Team All-State Division II-A
• 3rd Team All-San Bernardino
• Led Cajon to a 2A CIF championship and a #5 final ranking for all divisions in California

Not only was she named ACCAC player of the year in March, today she was named NJCAA First Team All-American. The Phoenix native averaged 19.9 points per game for the Lady Riders and was twice named conference player of the week and once the national player of the week. Goldsmith led Yavapai to a 21-11 record and an NJCAA Region I Runner-up finish.

The loss eliminates YC from playoff action and concludes their season with a 21-11 overall record, 2nd place in the ACCAC and Region I Runners-up. Central Arizona advances to the NJCAA National Tournament.

Yavapai never found an answer for the Vaqueras. CAC shot an amazing 67% from the field and out rebounded the Roughriders 48-16. Tehani Goldsmith led YC in scoring with 18 points. Jonisha Carson finished the game with 12 and Rachael Beck chipped in 10. Ebony Ward had a nice box score with 9 points, 4 assists and 4 steals.

With 2:14 remaining in the first and the game tied at 34, Cochise player, Erin Murphy went down with a badly broken ankle. After emergency personnel arrived and saw to the situation, Cochise went on a 7-2 run to take a 41-36 lead into intermission.

The Lady Apaches extended their lead to 12 points shortly after the half, but the Lady Riders showed their resiliency and eventually went on top by five. However, the opponent would not roll over and at the end of regulation the score was all knotted up at 80. Yavapai seized control in the overtime to advance to the title game.

YC had 7 players in double figures led by Ebony Ward with 19 points, six rebounds and three assists. Paris Dunford had 17 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals. ACCAC Player of the Year Tehani Goldsmith was held to 14 points, six rebounds and four assists. Rachael Beck came off of the bench to hit 13 points including three 3-pointers. Kellie Snyder had a double-double with 12 points and twelve rebounds and three assists. Taameka Pruitt and Jonisha Carson each chipped in 10 points. Pruitt nabbed 7 caroms and Carson had three assists and four steals.

The Roughriders travel to Coolidge on Friday, March 7th to face the #1 Central Arizona College Vaqueras for the right to advance to the NJCAA National Tournament in Salinas, KS. CAC swept the Lady Riders this year in both meetings. The game will be played on the campus of Central Arizona College and will tip-off at 7:30 PM.

The sleek sophomore averaged 20.1 points per game and 4.1 rebounds per game while dropping double digit points on 26 of 29 games.

Sophomore Jonisha Carson was rewarded with a 2nd Team All-ACCAC nod. She scored 11.2 points per game and handed out 4.4 assists per game. In her two-year Yavapai career, Carson finishes ranked 7th on the all-time assists list.

Sophomore Kellie Snyder was named to the 3rd Team All-ACCAC. Snyder averaged 7.8 points per game and 8.8 rebounds per game. She is currently 7th on the all-time YC rebounding list.

Central Arizona College’s head coach Lin Laursen was voted the ACCAC Coach of the Year and CAC’s Tenaya Watson was named Freshman of the Year.

Yavapai opened the game with a 6-2 lead in the first two minutes of the game. That was the final advantage that the lady hoopsters would have on the night as Cochise opened up a 24-point margin going into halftime, 50-26.

The Lady Riders picked up the intensity after intermission and found themselves down by four points with 1:10 remaining in the game. YC had to foul the rest of the way and the game ended in the 10-point deficit.

Tehani Goldsmith finished the game with 32 points, shattering the single season scoring record held by Cindy Kinderknecht in 1987-88. Goldsmith currently has 581 points and the old mark was 565. Paris Dunford and Ebony Ward added 14 points a piece with Ward picking up 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 7 steals. Playing on a hurt leg, Kellie Snyder knocked in 9 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.

YC enters the NJCAA Region I Play-offs as the second seed and will play host to these same Lady Apaches. The game will be played on Wednesday, March 5th in the Storm Center with tip-off at 7:30 PM. The winner advances to the Regional Championship Game on Friday, March 7th at #1 Central Arizona College and the chance to earn a trip to the NJCAA National Tournament in Salina, Kansas.

It is Head Coach Brad Clifford’s 12th consecutive year with over twenty victories. Yavapai is now 20-9 overall and 17-4 in conference play and have sewed up second place and a first round home playoff spot.

Yavapai started out slow falling behind in the first five minutes 18-7. However, after shaking off the five-hour bus ride, YC took a 35-33 lead into the intermission. After numerous lead changes and ties, Yavapai hit free throws in the end to come away with the seven-point victory.

Tehani Goldsmith led the charge with 22 points. Paris Dunford hit for 12 points and Sandy Cook had 11. Kellie Snyder led the team in rebounding with 9 and steals with 7.

Yavapai concludes the regular season on Friday, February 29th against Cochise College. The game is not without playoff implications. Cochise and Arizona Western College are fighting for the final playoff spot. If Cochise wins, Yavapai will host the Apaches. If YC wins, AWC will be the first round opponent. In their first meeting of the year, the lady hoopsters beat CC in overtime, 82-75. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM in the Storm Center on the campus of Yavapai College in Prescott.

Paris Dunford led the home team with 22 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. Jonisha Carson added 18 points. Tehani Goldsmith and Ebony Ward each chipped in 13 points. Kellie Snyder only scored 7 points but grabbed 13 rebounds to lead the squad. As a team, YC shot 48% from the field and scored 23 points off of CGCC turnovers and 16 second chance points.

In the final week of the season, Yavapai travels to Eastern Arizona College on Tuesday, February 26th and plays host to Cochise College on Friday, February 29th in the season finale. In their first meeting of the year, Brad Clifford’s squad beat EAC 77-61 in the Storm Center. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM on the campus of Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher.

Unfortunately for the Lady Rider basketball team, too many turnovers resulted into thirty-three extra points for Central Arizona College in a 97-75 rout tonight in the Storm Center. With the loss, Yavapai is now 18-9 overall and 15-4 in ACCAC play with three more game left in the regular season.

Despite having a badly sprained shooting thumb, Tehani Goldsmith led the squad with 24 points. Jonisha Goldsmith added 17 points with four assists and Ebony Ward added 11 points. As a team, YC shot a respectable 47% from the field however, CAC connected on 59% of their shots.

With three games remaining, YC finds themselves two games up on third place Arizona Western College. Head Coach Brad Clifford’s team needs to win one of the remaining three to lay claim to a first round home playoff spot. Yavapai holds the tiebreaker with AWC as a result of sweeping the season series.

Chandler/Gilbert Community College, the #11 ranked team in NJCAA Division II, comes to town on Saturday, February 23. In their first meeting of the year, Yavapai beat the Coyotes, 65-50. Tip-off will be at 2:00 PM in the Storm Center.

Tehani Goldsmith hit her stride with 18 points and Jonisha Carson had 15. Paris Dunford and Taameka Pruitt added 12 and Kellie Snyder chipped in 10.

On Wednesday, February 20th YC entertains the new #1 ranked Central Arizona College. In their previous meeting this year, CAC dismantled the Lady Riders, 98-54. Tip-off will be 5:30 PM in the Storm Center on the campus of Yavapai College in Prescott.

YC is now 17-8 overall and 14-3 in the conference standings.

Despite shooting a dismal 38% from the field in the first half, Yavapai entered the locker room tied, 28-28. PCC took a four-point lead early after intermission. Paris Dunford and Ebony Ward led the charge as the lady hoopsters regained the lead and held on for the victory. Dunford scored a game high 16 points and Ward chipped in 12 to go along with 4 steals. Kellie Snyder was monstrous on the boards grabbing 12 to lead the squad.

Yavapai returns to the road on Saturday to face South Mountain Community College in Phoenix. Earlier this year, YC beat the Cougars 95-73 in Prescott. The afternoon affair will begin at 2:00 PM on the campus of SMCC.

Yavapai trailed the majority of the game before taking the lead with less than 8 minutes remaining in regulation. After shooting a horrendous 25% from the field and 36% from the free throw line in the first half, the lady hoopsters found their groove scoring 40 points in the second half on 48% shooting. Tehani Goldsmith led YC with 17 points and 2 steals. Paris Dunford added 14 points and 3 steals. Kellie Snyder only had six points but led the team in rebounding with 12 caroms.

The Lady Riders entertain the Aztecs from Pima Community College on Wednesday, February 13th in the Storm Center. In their prior meeting, Goldsmith hit a 10-foot jump shot with eight seconds remaining to give Yavapai a 69-68 victory. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM.

Yavapai led 42-30 at halftime and even took a 15 point lead early in the second half. The Lady Artichokes took a 3-point lead with less than a minute to play in regulation. After two free throws by Ebony Ward with 36 seconds to play YC trailed by one and head coach Brad Clifford took a timeout to instruct his team. With 10 seconds remaining Ward stripped the ball from the opponent and went coast to coast to score the winning bucket with 5 seconds left on the clock. SCC didn’t get a shot off in the waning moments.

Ward and Tehani Goldsmith led the home team with 16 points and Sandy Cook added 10 points. Taameka Pruitt had a stellar night with 6 points, 11 rebounds and 3 blocked shots. Kellie Snyder contributed 6 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks.

Next up for the Lady Riders is Mesa Community College on Saturday, February 9th. In their prior meeting, the Thunderbirds upset YC, 83-76. The game will begin at 2:00 PM and will be played on the campus MCC in Mesa.

Yavapai currently owns the playoff advantage as they swept the season series. The victory improves the lady hoopsters overall record to 13-9 and more significantly, 11-3 in conference action.

YC took a 40-29 halftime lead into the locker room behind 50% shooting and 12/12 from the free throw line. Yavapai extended the lead in the second half to as many as 25 points while shooting 62% from the field in the half and holding AWC to 39% shooting. Tehani Goldsmith led the squad with 24 points including 4 three-pointers. Jonisha Carson continued her hot hand dropping 20 points and Paris Dunford came off the bench to score 17.

Yavapai returns to the hardwood on Wednesday, February 6th at Scottsdale Community College. In their first meeting of the year, YC beat the Artichokes 88-75 in the Storm Center. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM on the campus of SCC in Scottsdale.

Sophomore Jonisha Carson had a banner night scoring her college career high 26 points to go along with her first NJCAA 3-pointer. Ebony Ward chipped in 10 points and 4 assists.

Yavapai struggled early to find the bottom of the net and took a 25-21 margin into the locker room at halftime. The lead would extend to 10 late in the game only to dwindle to the 7-point victory.

Yavapai plays host to the #2 team in the conference, Arizona Western College on Saturday, February 2nd. The Lady Riders beat the Matadors in double overtime in Yuma, 74-67 in their first meeting in December. The game will begin at 5:30 PM in the Storm Center.

YC falls to 9-3 in conference play and 11-9 overall.

Yavapai led by as many as 9 points in the first half only to see the lead dissolve to a one point deficit at halftime, 24-23. Trailing by as many as 14 points in the second half, the lady hoopsters battled back to close the gap to 4 with 2 minutes remaining. But that was too little, too late as the loss puts head coach Brad Clifford’s team in third place of the ACCAC standings.

Tehani Goldsmith led the offense with 17 points. Kellie Snyder dropped 13 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and had 5 assists. Paris Dunford finished with 10 points. Ebony Ward had a nice line with 9 points, 9 assists, 3 rebounds and 5 steals.

Yavapai remains on the road for their next conference game at Glendale Community College on Wednesday, January 30th. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM.

Yavapai improves to 11-8 overall and finishes 9-2 through the first round of the ACCAC schedule.

Trailing by a score of 19-4 in the first half, the lady hoopsters battled back to close the gap to four going into intermission, 38-34. After trading buckets in the final minute of the game, Ebony Ward hit the tying basket with 11 seconds remaining in regulation and the Roughrider defense didn’t allow Cochise to get a shot off before the final buzzer.

Yavapai dominated the overtime period outscoring the Lady Apaches 14-7 behind the timely play of Paris Dunford and Tehani Goldsmith. Dunford ended the night scoring 21 points. Ward contributed 17 points and 4 assists. Jonisha Carson added 14 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Goldsmith had her lowest output of the season hitting for only 7 points, however, she hit her only 3-pointer in the extra period.

Yavapai stays on the road for their next two contests beginning Saturday, January 26th at Phoenix College (8-6, 4-6). In their first meeting of the year, YC beat the Lady Bears, 96-80. Tip-off will be at 2:00 PM on the campus of Phoenix College.

Once again, Tehani Goldsmith led the Lady Riders in scoring with 28 points. She also had 3 rebounds and 6 steals. Kellie Snyder had a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds. Taameka Pruitt and Jonisha Carson also had 10 points. Carson led the team in assists with 6.

Yavapai held a 38-31 halftime lead and despite shooting only 36% from the field after intermission and connecting on only 2 for 15 from behind the arc, YC pulled away for the 16 point margin. YC outrebounded EAC 42-40 grabbing 14 offensive caroms.

The lady hoopsters travel to Douglas to fight the Apaches from Cochise College on Wednesday, January 23rd. Both teams won on their home floors last season and in the first round of the NJCAA Region I Play-offs, Yavapai beat Cochise 62-53 to advance to the Regional Championship Game. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM on the campus of Cochise College in Douglas.

Trailing by 2 at halftime, YC picked up the pressure defensively holding the Lady Coyotes to 22 points in the second frame and erupted for 39 points offensively. Tehani Goldsmith led the way with 25 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. Jonisha Carson added 13 points, 1 rebound, 5 assists and 3 steals and Kellie Snyder chipped in 12 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals. Yavapai was outrebounded on the night 35-34 but outshot CGCC 47% to 28%.

YC returns to the Storm Center on Saturday, January 19th to face Eastern Arizona College. Yavapai swept both meetings last season, 73-58 and 68-63. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM on the campus of Yavapai College in Prescott.

The Vaqueras whipped YC 98-54. Yavapai has now lost 3 of their last 4 games and drop to 6-2 in conference play and 8-8 overall.

The lady hoopsters shot a dismal 35% from the field and were out rebounded on the game 40-28. CAC shot 53% from the field and hit on 8 of 14 three-pointers. Tehani Goldsmith led the home squad with 19 points and Ebony Ward hit for 14.

YC remains on the road for the next ACCAC match up at Chandler/Gilbert Community College, currently ranked #11 in the NJCAA Division II poll. Both teams split in the two meeting last season. The game will tip-off at 5:30 PM on the campus of CGCC in Chandler.

YC held a 50-35 halftime lead and led by as many as 25 at one point. YC shot an amazing 56% from the field on the night and connected on all 3 of their shots from beyond the 3-point line. Tehani Goldsmith led the Lady Riders with 32 points and 4 steals. Sandy Cook dropped 15 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Ebony Ward added 15 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Kellie Snyder chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal. Jonisha Carson had a career high of 13 assists to go along with 7 points.

Next up for the lady hoopsters is a trip to #2 ranked Central Arizona College, the defending NJCAA national runners-up. The game will be played on Saturday, January 12th with a tip-off time of 2:00 PM.

The two setbacks put YC at 7-7 overall, but more importantly they remain 5-1 in the ACCAC standings.

On Friday, Yavapai could not overcome sluggishness and overall bad play as the Lady Badgers from Snow College won 65-53. The going got tougher on Saturday; YC played #14 South Plains College, TX. The Lady Riders responded with a better effort and a chance to upset the nationally ranked Texans. Yavapai held an 8 point lead with 10 minutes to play but faltered in the end to lose 68-64.

Tehani Goldsmith led the squad in scoring both nights with 18 and 19 respectively. Sandy Cook had 10 points in the first game and 9 points in the final game. For the first time this season, Yavapai was out rebounded in back to back games.

The lady hoopsters return to the hardwood on Wednesday, January 8th against South Mountain Community College. The game will be played at the Storm Center on the campus of Yavapai College in Prescott. Tip-off will be at 5:30 PM.

Playing without leading scorer, Tehani Goldsmith, YC scored their third highest offensive output of the season. Yavapai led 35-29 at halftime and erupted for 52 points after intermission. Paris Dunford led the way with her season high of 30 points and 6 rebounds. Ebony Ward played in her first game of the year and had 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 steals. 93 free throws were shot by both teams in the foul marred game.

Yavapai travels to Yuma for the Wells Fargo Classic on January 4th and 5th. YC will face Snow College, UT and South Plains College, TX respectively. On Wednesday, January 9th the lady hoopsters will return to the Storm Center and ACCAC play hosting South Mountain Community College with tip-off at 5:30 PM.