Hattiesburg falls in 5A semifinals
Hattiesburg falls in 5A semifinals By Taylor Curet | March 3, 2021 at 2:34 PM CST - Updated March 3 at 2:34 PM
JACKSON, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Tigers did everything they could to keep their âCinderella storyâ alive but time ran out and the proverbial clock struck midnight.
Lake Cormorant withstood Hattiesburg 56-51 in Tuesdayâs class 5A semifinal battle.
The Gators, who upset Jackson Callaway in overtime to advance to the âBig House,â built a 14-point lead headed into the fourth quarter thanks in part to Hattiesburgâs combined seven points in quarters two and three.
The Tigersâ 24-point fourth quarter fell just short of a comeback and their season ended after three straight road victories to advance to Jackson.