Milford Mill HS defeats Damascus HS in 3A Finals

Damascus HS Lady Hornets meets up in the State 3A Final with the Lady Millers of Milford Mill HS. The Lady Hornets have the height advantage over the Lady Millers. Both teams played a good half but Damascus has #15 Kelli Prange that’s has 7 points and 5 rebounds in the first quarter. The score at the end of the 1st quarter is Damascus 11 to 8 Milford Mill.

Milford Mills put in a full court press to put some pressure on the Lady Hornets, which help them overtaking the Lady Hornets before half-time. Score at halftime is Milford Mill 18 Damascus 16.

Midway through the 3rd Milford Mills is starting to break away, with the Lady Hornets making mistake and allowing the Lady Millers to shut them off. The Lady Millers slow the Lady Hornets and allowing #15 Kelli Prange in the 3rd only allowing 6 points.Score at the end of the 3rd Milford Mill 31 Damascus 27.

With 3:29 left in the 4th, #5 Kelli Smoot hits a 3 pointer, this basket could help putting the game away for Milford Mill 35 Damascus 29, in the 4th. #4 Lauren Green hit’s 2 free throws that brought light to the Lady Hornets. With 34.6 seconds left 38 Milford Mill 35 Damascus. #4 Lauren Green hits a pull up jumper putting it 37 to 38 with 9.7 sec. With 4.5 seconds left #11 Donna White gets fouled and goes the line making both free throws putting the game away 40 Lady Millers 40 Lady Hornets 37.

Final Score Milford Mill HS 40 Damascus HS 37

Story by Kyle Hall, Photos by Jeffrey Vogt

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