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A strong fourth-quarter performance Saturday propelled the Blair Oaks Lady Falcons to a 49-37 victory against the Cuba Lady Wildcats in the fifth-place game of the Fatima Comet Classic.

The Helias Lady Crusaders and the Blair Oaks Lady Falcons both take pride in their defense on the basketball court. On Tuesday night, Helias forced a handful more turnovers and committed fewer fouls, which added up to a victory in its season opener. “The energy was there,” Helias coach Garrett Wiggans said following a 62-43 win against Blair Oaks. “We caused several turnovers that led to points, which is what we want to do.”

The Helias Lady Crusaders are coming off a Class 4 Final Four appearance. Bumped up to Class 5, they are looking for a similar finish to this season. “I hesitate to call it pressure, it’s more our expectation,” Helias coach Garrett Wiggans said as the Lady Crusaders prepared for tonight’s season opener against Blair Oaks in Wardsville. “If you go around to any high school or any athlete, you’re going to hear Final Four or a state championship as their ultimate goal."