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HOT SPRINGS -- Mount Vernon-Enola started the season No. 1 in its class, and a closing flurry late Saturday afternoon ensured itd finish that way.

With offense at a premium, Southern Boone got the shot it needed just in time. Chloe Bukowsky drained a 3-pointer from the left corner with :02.2 showing on the clock to give the Lady Eagles a comeback 33-31 win against the Fatima Lady Comets in the Class 4 sectional round Tuesday night at Missouri S&T’s Gibson Arena.

A pair of area conference champions will meet tonight for a spot in the Class 4 girls basketball quarterfinals. The Fatima Lady Comets and the Southern Boone Lady Eagles face each other in the sectional round at Missouri S&T’s Gibson Arena in Rolla. Tip-off is at 6 p.m.

Before the season began, Junction City softball coach Jay Burroughs talked about his team’s potential. He also listed several players the Lady Dragons couldn’t afford to lose to injury. Sophomore pitcher Karla Castillo topped the list. After one abbreviated week of softball, it’s obvious why.

The 2023 New Mexico state basketball tournament tipped off Friday night in Tasker Arena as the top-seeded Hobbs Eagles hosted No. 16 Rio Rancho, though it wasn’t much of a game as the Eagles made quick work of the Rams, winning 67-14.

Pine Bluff High School set a tempo that Greene County Tech couldn’t match on Saturday, and the Zebras earned a trip to the 5A boys basketball state championship game in Hot Springs next week.

The St. Elizabeth Lady Hornets did their job defensively Saturday afternoon, holding the undefeated Meadville Lady Eagles to a season low in scoring. Problem is, Meadville also did its job defensively, holding St. Elizabeth to a season low in scoring. In a defensive battle, Meadville proved worthy of the state’s No. 1 ranking, holding St. Elizabeth to just eight made baskets in a 40-23 victory in the Class 1 quarterfinals at Moberly Area Community College’s Fitzsimmons-John Arena.

The road to Hot Springs has been paved, and it is scenic.

PINE BLUFF -- Kinley Mears stepped to the free-throw line for the first of two shots coming her way. She knew that as long as she made both, the game was over. Even one miss would require a miracle to keep the game going.

CROSSETT - After two tough losses, Smackover earned its first softball victory on Friday, 5-3 over Crossett. The Lady Bucks improved to 1-2 with the non-conference road victory.