Hugoton Girls Win Home State Quarterfinal

The Hugoton Lady Eagles are in state for the sixth time in eight years.  Now they are able to head to the 3A state site.  Hugoton held off Phillipsburg 52-47 in a state quarterfinal game at Hugoton Monday night.  Hugoton led 15-12 after one quarter, 30-22 at the half, and 41-36 at the end of three. Gianna Vos had 12 points, five rebounds, and six steals.  Jordyn Beard had 12 points and 10 rebounds.  Molly McClure hit clutch free throws with three seconds left to stretch the lead to five.  Hugoton is 23-1 and reaches the semifinals for the fifth time in seven years.

Hugoton will play Sabetha who beat Silver Lake 47-28.  The Lady Eagles play Sabetha Thursday night at 7 in Hutchinson.