The Lady Toppers tipped off against the Del Norte Lady Knights Tuesday evening in Griffith Gymnasium. The teams were evenly matched and the lead changed hands back and forth all evening. The knights were able to take the lead in the final minutes of the game and won 39-36. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Natalie Gallegos takes a jump shop in the first period; she scored 6 points for the game. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Becca Green turns the corner under the Topper basket on her way to score two points, she had 8 points for the game and was a force on both offense and defense. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Anna Lemke tries to get a shot off in the first period. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Katey Green brings the ball under the Topper basket in the second quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Janna Harris brings the ball down court in a hurry. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Janee Montoya takes a shot from near the free-throw mark in the third quarter. She was the high scorer for the Toppers with 13 points. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Hanna Sanchez tries to get a shot off in the final minutes of the game, but was blocked. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com