Junction City hosts Smackover in conference clashes.

JUNCTION CITY - Sharnes McGhee scored 26 points Tuesday to lead Smackover’s varsity girls past Junction City 56-50 in overtime. The Lady Dragons converted on just 14-of-39 at the free throw line in the loss.

McGhee drove to the basket and scored to tie the game at 50-50 with 50 seconds left in the fourth quarter. The Lady Dragons held for the final shot but turned the ball over with 3.1 remaining. Smackover couldn’t get off a shot, sending the game into overtime.

Makayla Toney hit two free throws for the Lady Bucks to open the overtime. Moments later, Jordyn White cashed in an offensive rebound to put Smackover on top 47-43 with 3:21 left to play.

Jada Archie hit a free throw for Junction City but McGhee’s driving bucket extended Smackover’s advantage to 49-44.

Keyanna Ross hit 1-of-2 at the line for the Lady Dragons before Toney hit a jumper in the lane for the Lady Bucks to extend the lead to 51-45 with 1:52 remaining.

After Bryanna Raye hit two at the line for Junction City, Smackover went into clock-killing mode. Finally, McGhee broke loose for a lay-up with 33 seconds remaining. Jhonda Webster scored for the Lady Dragons but McGhee hit 3-of-4 free throws down the stretch to secure the win.

The Lady Bucks made 5-of-6 free throws in the overtime and 6-of-9 from the line in