Walnut Ridge sophomore Bailey Augustine pumped in 36 points, including the game winning bucket with just 11 seconds remaining, lifting the Lady Bobcats to a stirring 45-44 victory over Manila Monday night at Walnut Ridge.
The Lady Bobcats held a slim 13-11 edge after the first quarter before increasing their lead to 24-19 at the half. Walnut Ridge carried a 37-31 advantage into the fourth period.
The Lady Lions roared back and took a one-point lead, 44-43, before Augustine knocked down the game winner. Sydney Adcock and Brailey Hampton paced the Lady Lions with 16 points apiece. Micah Beach and Meg Gifford contributed six points each.
In the junior high contest, Manila locked up a conference runner-up finish with a 35-32 victory over Walnut Ridge.
Madison Hitchcock topped the Lady Lions with 17 points. Olivia May scored eight, Sadie McDonald had six while Macy Darby and Allie Copeland chipped in two points apiece.