L-R: Coach Justin Wehar, Freshman Kyleigh Hubbard, Sophomore Kamee Snider, Junior Baileigh Rogers, Sophomore Addisen Rushing, Sophomore Lily Terry, Sophomore Jaylin Toms. Seniors Kenzee Snider, Talya McFrederick, & Evie-Lyn Lewis
The Hume Lady Hornets began postseason play on Wednesday, February 25th at Hume High School, where they took care of business against Drexel in the semifinal game by a score of 50-25. This win advanced the Lady Hornets to the fourth straight district championship game. The Class 1 District 5 Championship game was a rematch from last season, Hume vs Appleton City. Hume trailed by two points at halftime, with Appleton City starting the 3rd quarter on a 5-0 run. By the start of the 4th, Hume had taken a one-point lead. Hume outscored Appleton City in the fourth quarter 18-12, leading to a 48-41 victory over Appleton City, winning back-to-back District Championships.
Hume then faced Green Ridge in the Sectional game on Monday at Butler High School. At halftime, Hume led by one point, but a late 3rd quarter run by Green Ridge left Hume with an eight-point deficit to start the 4th quarter. Hume came storming back late in the 4th quarter and edged Green Ridge by a score of 56-54.
The Hume Lady Hornets will make their first quarterfinal appearance since 1990.
The Lady Hornets play St. Elizabeth on Friday, March 6th, at Lincoln High School at 6 PM.
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