Alison Ricchiuti scored 15 of her 19 points in the first half and had eight assists to help host No. 6 Herricks defeat No. 11 Valley Stream Central, 60-30.

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Herricks' Alison Ricchiuti collides with Valley Stream Central's Christina Rivera and still manages to sink the basket. (Feb. 17, 2012)

Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy

Herricks' Erin Rivera lines up an outside shot. (Feb. 17, 2012)

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Herricks' Alison Ricchiuti puts up a shot over Valley Stream Central's Nikole Williams. (Feb. 17, 2012)

Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy

Herricks' Alison Ricchiuti puts up a one-handed attempt. (Feb. 17, 2012)

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Herricks' Kim Givelechian attacks the basket against Valley Stream Central. (Feb. 17, 2012)

Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy

Herricks' Alison Ricchiuti drives against Valley Stream Central's Christina Rivera. (Feb. 17, 2012)

Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy

Herricks' Alison Ricchiuti sinks a basket over Valley Stream Central's Christina Rivera. (Feb. 17, 2012)

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