The Fairfield Lady Eagles showed heart and determination as they battled back to take a 51-39 overtime win over the Grandview Lady Zebras in the Area Championship at Corsicana High School on Friday night, Feb. 14, to advance to the Regional Semifinals.
When asked about coming back out in the second half trailing 28-14, Coach Sally Whitaker said, “We were in a tough spot; really not a spot that we are used to being in. Our kids did a really good job of keeping their heads on and knowing that if we play hard defense, then our offense will come to us. They came out in the third quarter and showed a lot of heart tonight and I am proud of them.”
Blayke Brackens scored the first basket of the game to put Fairfield up 2-0. However, that would be the Lady Eagles only lead until overtime.
