Ally McCollum fights to shoot under the net through the Decatur Heritage Lady Eagle double team defense. McCollum scored 20 of the 50 points by the Phillips She Bears.
HANCEVILLE - The returning state 1A girls champions had to make a comeback Thursday, Feb. 13, over Decatur Heritage Christian Academy in the northwest region semifinals held at Wallace State Community College, in Hanceville. The Phillips She Bears won 50-46.
The She Bears trailed until the third quarter, where they took a 10-point lead at one point. The DHCA Lady Eagles made their own comeback in the fourth quarter, falling short by four points.
The win put PHS in the finals Monday, Feb. 17, where they will play Mars Hill.
Ally McCollum made almost half of the She Bear points with 20. Gracie Hallman put in 15, followed by Alli Temple with 11, Mary Ashton Hyde, 5 and Allie Veal, 2.
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