OTHER TOURNAMENTS
CLASS 2A
MANSFIELD 51, HORATIO 33
Alyson Edwards’ 19 points capped an impressive showing by Mansfield (21-6).
Danielle Lillie scored 10 points for the Lady Tigers, who outscored Horatio (18-11) 20-3 in the second quarter to open up a 34-15 halftime advantage.
Mallori Marshall had 15 points to lead the Lady Lions.
FORDYCE 58, FLIPPIN 43
Caitlyn Bulliner finished with 25 points to boost Fordyce (22-3) into the quarterfinals.
Sanaa Bailey had 12 points and Keileigh Mason added 10 points for the Lady Redbugs, who outscored the Lady Bobcats 36-17 in the second half.
Leah Still scored 13 points and Ella Alexander had nine for Flippin (15-7), which scored just two points in the third quarter.
CLASS 1A
VIOLA 44, KIRBY 43
Lindsey Browning’s basket at the buzzer gave Viola (29-8) a victory in a rematch of last year’s state title game.
A.J. McCandlis scored 16 points and Browning had 14 points for the Lady Longhorns, who lost 49-42 in the championship in 2020. Sami McCandlis added eight points and 10 rebounds.
Allison Strasner scored 14 points and McKenzie Jones, last season’s finals MVP, ended with 12 points to lead Kirby (21-7).
RURAL SPECIAL 61, OUACHITA 38
Brinley Morgan accounted for 18 points and Gabrieall Welch had 16 points in a blowout for Rural Special (27-4).
Abbey Linville scored 12 points for the Lady Rebels, who ran out to a 22-9, first-quarter lead and led 39-15 at the half.
Lizzy Rowton totaled 15 points and Linsey Sirratt aided with 14 points for Ouachita (28-7).