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The Armstrong girls on Friday and Saturday had 2 games, one a conference opener with Minnetonka and the second a good match up with Minneapolis Roosevelt. The girls played hard and together and with some great balanced teamwork were able to get 2 wins and stretch their record to 15-1.
On Friday night The Falcons were able to use a balanced attack that featured 4 girls in double figures scoring led by Amanda Viehauser's 13. Alli Hoefer, Nicole Dooher and Alyssa Marschner all pitched in 10 and Stephanie Loobeck added 7.
Viehauser's strong inside presence and Hoefer's sharp shooting seemed to be the difference against a good conference foe.
On Saturday the Falcons were dealt a blow as Nicole Dooher left the game 4 minutes into it with a Fracture in her foot, but Alyssa Marschner, Steph Loobeck and Amanda Viehauser picked up the slack to lead the Falcons to a 67-62 victory. Loobeck led the team with 16 points, Marschner had 15 and Viehauser 11 in the effort. Alli Hoefer also pitched in 8 points. Marschner also highlighted the game with 7 assists.
Next up the Falcons will take on Lakeville North on Friday in a non-conference matchup.
FRESHMAN SCHEDULE FOR STMA TOURNAMENT
Saturday January 19th
3pm vs. STMA @ STMA Middle School Court 3
5:20pm vs Becker @ STMA Middle School Court 2
Sunday January 20th
12:40pm vs. Osseo @ STMA Middle School Court 2
Falcons keep the ball rolling with another victory over Prior Lake
The Falcons ran their record to 12-1 on Friday with a win over the Lakers. The game started very slow for the Falcons but after the team pulled it together and picked up the defensive pressure they were able to get the W.
Nicole Dooher led the way with 19 points and 7 Assists in the 56-48 victory. Stephanie Loobeck pitched in 13 with 11 rebounds and Alyssa Marschner added 9 and 4 big steals.
Next up the Falcons have 3 games this week. Tuesday versus North and home, Friday kicks off conference play with Minnetonka and then Saturday at home versus Roosevelt.
Falcons notch first win of 2008 versus Shakopee
The Falcons traveled to Shakopee looking to start the New Year riding the momentum from the Alexandria Tournament and that got that with a big 68-27 victory over the Sabers.
13 Falcons found their way into the score column and the defense was hitting on all cyclinders. Alli Hoefer led the Falcons with 11 and Alyssa Marschner chipped in 10. The win takes the Falcons record to 11-1 heading into tonights game against Prior Lake.
Tonights game is Youth Night at Armstrong. All youth girls basketball players that are participating in a house or travel league for Armstrong will get in free if they were their jersey or sweatshirt. Youth players are to meet with 5 minutes remaining in the JV game to be announced before the Varsity matchup.
JV team wins Alexandria Tournament
Congrats to the JV team for winning two exciting games at Alex and bringing home the Championship.
Dominique Thompson and Liz Wilson were named to the JV All-tournament team.
