The Hancock Lady Hawks, behind the hot shooting of Brooklyn Cuevas, continued their winning ways by toppling fourth-seeded West Jones 62-47 Friday night in Kiln in the opening round of the Class 6A girls basketball tournament.
Cuevas poured in 33 points, including seven 3-pointers, to pace Hancock to its 29th victory of the season against only one defeat.
Cuevas had 10 points in the first half for the division champion Lady Hawks, who led 17-11 after the first quarter and 26-18 at halftime.
The Lady Hawks extended their lead to 44-31 after three quarters as Cuevas tallied eight points in the third and Bishop netted six.
Cuevas lit it up in the fourth quarter, hitting three 3-pointers, a 2-pointer and four free throws. Bishop finished with 15 points.
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Samariya Hilton attempts a free throw for West Jones. (Photo by Kendall Alford / 228 Sports)
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The Lady Mustangs huddle to talk strategy. (Photo by Kendall Alford / 228 Sports)
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The Lady Hawks and Lady Mustangs battle it out in the second half. (Photo by Kendall Alford / 228 Sports)
K. Carr topped West Jones in scoring with 11 points and M. Russell added 10.
Hancock, which won 27 games last season, continues its quest for a state title on Feb. 23 at home against Forest Hill, which defeated West Harrison 36-28.
