Hickman girls barely beat Battle to reach district title game
(WorldNews Sport)

In a game of twists and turns, Hickman girls basketball scored the last bucket. Sophia Elfrink`s smooth touch was just enough to keep the Kewpies` season alive. The junior`s go-ahead short jumper off an inbounds pass with 15 seconds remaining proved to be the final dagger as the Kewpies defeated crosstown rival Battle 59-58 in a Class 6 District 8 semifinal game Tuesday night. Ke’shai Hayes received the ball in the low post for host Battle in the closing seconds, but the senior center missed a shot right before the buzzer on a close no-call....