In a battle for first place in District 19-4A, the Hardin-Jefferson girls were able to overcome a late Livingston surge, taking a 50-49 decision in Sour Lake.
Down by nine points going into the fourth quarter, the Lady Lions came back to take a 48-47 lead with 1:26 to go in the fourth. The home team would recover, and a last-second shot from near midcourt was not in time.
The Lady Hawks were fueled by nine 3-pointers in the contest.
Regan Lewis had 24 points, Taleiyah Garner nine, Nyriah Johnson eight, and Corinne Henderson six for the visiting Lady Lions.
