Girls Basketball

Fair Grove Lady Eagles Over Springfield Catholic 53-32

Fair Grove Lady Eagles Over Springfield Catholic 53-32

Fair Grove powered their way to victory in the semifinals of the Class 3 District 11 tournament with a commanding 53-32 win over host Springfield Catholic. The Eagles’ tenacious defense stifled Catholic’s offense, limiting them to just six points in each of the first two quarters and securing a comfortable 27-12 halftime lead. Although Catholic rallied in the third quarter, narrowing Fair Grove’s lead, the Eagles remained composed and surged ahead in the final frame with a decisive 16-4 run to seal the win.

Leading the charge for Fair Grove was Abbey Green, who delivered an outstanding performance with 18 points. Camdyn Hart and Ashton Bell also made significant contributions, adding 12 and 11 points, respectively. Despite a valiant effort from Catholic’s Peyton Wiseman, who scored 13 points, Fair Grove’s cohesive teamwork and relentless determination proved too much to overcome.

With this impressive victory, Fair Grove advances to the Class 3 District 11 title game, where they will face off against their next opponent in a bid for championship glory. The Eagles’ dominant performance against Catholic serves as a testament to their skill and resilience, setting the stage for some exciting few games left this season.