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Rock Point Lady Cougars captured the 1A North Region title for the sixth time at the 1A North Super Regionals tournament in Flagstaff Feb. 2-3. Red Mesa Lady Redskins claimed third place. El Capitan Eagles beat Williams in the championship game to claim the boys title. (Cindi Chatters/NHO) Photo Gallery.

ROCK POINT, Ariz. — Rock Point boys and girls basketball teams finished this season after falling in the first rounds at the 1A State tournament. The Lady Cougars traveled to Mogollon to play the Mustangs Feb. 6 losing 53-49 to end their season. “It was a frustrating game for...

ROCK POINT, Ariz. — Injuries can be the bane of a coaches existence. Just ask Andrew Reed, head coach for the Rock Point High School Girls Basketball team. Reed recently lost his tallest player, a 6-foot post player, and one of his guards, to injuries. Both players are out for the rest of the season.

AZTEC – Led by double-digit scoring nights from three players, the Aztec High School girls basketball team earned an impressive 58-42 win Wednesday night at Lillywhite Gym, topping Rock Point, Arizona, in the opening round of the Rumble in the Jungle tournament. Senior Nika McKenzie and sophomore Jazzlyn Gomez...

The Rock Point Cougars play the Williams Vikings Dec. 9. The girls won 59-43 and the boys lost 45-41. (Marilyn R. Sheldon/NHO)

Rock Point played Ash Fork Nov. 18 at home. The Cougars handily beat the Spartans 52-32. The Cougars play Basis — Flagstaff school Nov. 29. (Todd Smith/NHO)

On to state. It’s a familiar feeling for the Rock Point Lady Cougars, who’ve made the trip several times before. They qualified for the 1A State Championship rounds by virtue of their performance at the 1A North Canyon Super Regionals last weekend. First, they hosted Grand Canyon Oct....

ROCK POINT, Ariz. — Rock Point remains in first place in the 1A North Region. Heading into the 1A North Super Regional tournament, the Lady Cougars have an 8-0, 16-2 record. Their only losses have come from 1A Canyon leader Williams and 3A Chinle. In action last week, the...

ROCK POINT, Ariz. — Last season was perfect for the Lady Cougars of Rock Point. They finished undefeated, 9-0, in the 1A North region, and swept post season play to capture the 1A State Championship. One of their main offensive threats, 6-foot Arienne Begay, graduated last June, leaving a...

Rock Point High School's Lady Cougars basketball and volleyball teams were welcomed by Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren at the presidential stateroom at the Office of the President and Vice President April 3.

CAMP VERDE, Ariz. — Rock Point High School student Odessa Barlow was named the 2023 High School Pole Bending Champ at the Camp Verde High School Rodeo Feb 19. Barlow competed in the pole bending event and recorded an impressive time of 21.102, earning a perfect score of 10 points.

PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. — The Rock Point Lady Cougars are the 1A State Champions, bringing home the coveted title for the third time. The Rock Point girls' determination paid off Feb. 18, when they defeated Joseph City 49-45, and posted rare, back-to-back 1A State Championship titles. It was also their third championship win in four years.

SELLS, Ariz. — The Rock Point High School boys basketball team wrapped up their season after a first-round loss in the 1A State Tournament finals last week. Feb. 2-3 the team competed in the 1A North/Canyon Super Regional Tournament, where they had a 2-1 showing. They started with a win over Seligman, 73-43 at home Feb. 2.

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Rock Point girls basketball team has been a powerful force in the 1A North and Canyon Regions this season. They're undefeated (16-0, 6-0) this year. The team has dominated most teams, with significant margins in most cases. The post season has been no exception....

ROCK POINT, Ariz. — The Rock Point High School girls' basketball team has been on a roll all season. Undefeated, with a 16-0 overall record, and a 6-0 mark in the 1A North Region, the Lady Cougars have dominated opponents throughout the season and the 1A Super Regional tournament was no different.

ROCK POINT, Ariz. — The Lady Cougars high school basketball team sealed their first-place finish in the 1A North Region with a pair of wins last week. Their 5-0 regional record, and 15-0 overall record make them a powerhouse in the upcoming Super Regional and state tournaments. They traveled...

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The Rock Point Cougars basketball teams had a successful week, with both the boys and girls teams posting wins. The boys team went 3-2, with victories over Red Mesa (71-48), Shonto Prep (86-9), and St. Michael (63-61). They fell to Williams (63-48) and Basis (55-44). The Cougars are now 10-1, with a strong record this season.