{"id":59991,"date":"2014-01-28T00:57:18","date_gmt":"2014-01-28T07:57:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/lees-heroics-lift-bulldogs\/"},"modified":"2014-01-28T07:57:18","modified_gmt":"2014-01-28T07:57:18","slug":"lees-heroics-lift-bulldogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/lees-heroics-lift-bulldogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Lee\u2019s heroics lift Bulldogs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Bulldogs senior Shelbie Knuckles elevates during a layup attempt as teammate Jessica Guynes looks on.<\/span>Courtesy Photo\/Dove Creek Press<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

Battling foggy contact lenses, a lanky Norwood defender and the inherent pressure that accompanies last-second shots, Dove Creek Bulldogs senior Ana Lee did not flinch.<\/p>\n

Calmly collecting an offensive rebound, Lee set her feet, let loose a high arcing shot and watched as the ball dropped through the net with 1.1 seconds left to secure a 35-34 Bulldogs victory.<\/p>\n

As her teammates mobbed her, Lee soaked up the moment while perhaps looking back on a furious Dove Creek run that saw the Bulldogs outscore the Mavericks 15-2 over the final 8 minutes.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe weren\u2019t ready to lose yet,\u201d said Lee. \u201cWe\u2019ve been practicing to win, and that\u2019s what\u2019s important. We played as a team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prior to their big fourth quarter however, the Bulldogs looked little like a team as the group struggled to find offensive rhythm and score against a stingy Norwood defense.<\/p>\n

Trailing 9-8 after the first quarter and 22-13 at the half, the Bulldogs eventually fell behind 32-18 late in the third quarter after Norwood junior Jordan Williams sliced through the lane to score one of her many layups.<\/p>\n

Not ready to concede victory , Bulldogs senior Madison Young scored a tough bucket with three seconds left in the third quarter, cutting the Mavericks lead to 32-20 and giving Dove Creek momentum entering the fourth.<\/p>\n

Throughout the fourth quarter, it was all Bulldogs, who, relying on the quickness of senior guards Jessica Guynes and Corissa Guynes to force turnovers, went on an 8-2 run to cut the Norwood lead to 34-30 with under a minute left.<\/p>\n

After forcing yet another turnover, the Bulldogs looked to leading scorer Madison Young, who, showing range generally not seen in post players, drilled a clutch three-pointer to narrow the Norwood lead to 34-33.<\/p>\n

Forced to foul Norwood to stop the clock, the Bulldogs received a run of good luck after consecutive missed free throws gave Dove Creek a final possession and the chance to win.<\/p>\n

At that point, Lee was able to collect an offensive rebound and score the game-winner, much to the delight of a large home crowd that stomped and clapped in unison until the final buzzer sounded.<\/p>\n

In all, Lee scored eight points in the contest and collected five rebounds. Young led the Bulldogs in scoring with 14 points.<\/p>\n

With the victory, the Bulldogs improved to 10-1 on the season, while Norwood dropped to 9-1.<\/p>\n

It is likely that the Bulldogs\u2019 win over the previously top-ranked Mavericks will boost their state standing.<\/p>\n

\u201c(The win) builds our confidence,\u201d said Lee. \u201cWe\u2019re a very proud that we beat them. They are a very good team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Next up for the Bulldogs will be a road matchup against Grand County on Jan. 28.<\/p>\n

imaclaren@cortezjournal.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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