Rio Mesa girls make semifinals with 45-43 win

The 17-point lead had been replaced by a single point with 12.8 seconds to play.

Which was why Ashley Ontiveros’ heart sank when her free throw bounced off the rim.

Until Riley Abraham, bum ankle and all, dove on the floor to retrieve it and draw another foul.

“That made me the happiest girl in the world,” said Ontiveros, “seeing the ball hit her hands.”