Varsity girls’ basketball had been dominating all season. The team stood at 13-2 in the league, and 15-3 overall. The team had multiple incredibly successful games, beating old rivals and making their way towards a championship run.

Creek went on to play Arapahoe in the Sweet 16 on Feb. 23. The team won 44-28, and grabbed the No. 2 ranking before the next playoff game.

“We had some challenging games this year but the Arapahoe Sweet 16 game was a key game for us to come together and believe in ourselves. Our strategy moving forward postseason is just to take each day as it comes and tackle one game at a time,” junior guard Molly Dorighi said.

After heading into the Great 8 State Playoffs ranked No. 2, Creek played No. 7 Regis on Thursday Feb. 29. Creek lost the game 44-50, ending their state championship bid.

The game against Regis proved difficult for the team, and a large amount of points in the game ended up being penalty shots as players became more immersed in the game.

Next year, the team will look to the championship again, and continue their work to improve their play as a team and individually. “Our goal will always be to win the State Championship,” Dorighi said.

Despite constant changes in coaching staff across the season, the players upheld a strong bond that led them to a strong season.

“I think what we have gone through which has brought us closer and [helped us] trust each other more, on and off the court,” junior forward Braelynn Barnett said.

Even though players value the team’s success, many agree that the highlight of the game has been playing together. “The best point of the season so far has been playing with some of my closest friends,” Dorighi said.

See moments from the season below.

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Peter Philpott

Junior guard Molly Dorighi (#15) moves down the court during a game against Cherokee Trail on Feb. 17. Creek lost 60-56.