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The Izard County Cougars defeated the Mammoth Spring Bears, 49-44, to win the 1A 2 North District Tournament at Norfork on Saturday night. The Cougars (30-9) won their third straight district tournament championship, won 30 games for the third straight season, and won their 40th straight conference or district game in the past three years. The Cougars were led by Taylor Reynolds with 23 points, seven rebounds, and four steals and Tanner Brooks added 13 points and three steals. Justus Cooper contributed seven points and ten rebounds and Tyler Simino six points and five rebounds for the Cougars. The Cougars trailed 11-10 after one quarter, led 24-19 at the half, and led 35-28 after three quarters. The Cougars are ranked No. 5 in 1A and will play Armorel at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the regional tournament at Calico Rock.
The Izard County Lady Cougars, ranked No. 4 in 1A, fell 64-43, to the Norfork Lady Panthers, No. 1 in 1A, in the girls' championship game at Norfork. The Lady Cougars led 41-40 late in the third quarter before Norfork (35-1) went on a 19-2 run to put the game away. The Lady Cougars (29-6) were led by Jen King with 18 points and Sam King with nine points. Kristen Caraway added eight points, Kennedy Cooper four points, and Natalie Everett two points for the Lady Cougars. The Lady Cougars trailed 19-15 after one quarter, 33-32 at the half, and 45-41 after three quarters. The Lady Cougars will play Rector at 4 p.m. on Thursday in the regional tournament.
The Izard County Lady Cougars, ranked No. 4 in 1A, fell 64-43, to the Norfork Lady Panthers, No. 1 in 1A, in the girls' championship game at Norfork. The Lady Cougars led 41-40 late in the third quarter before Norfork (35-1) went on a 19-2 run to put the game away. The Lady Cougars (29-6) were led by Jen King with 18 points and Sam King with nine points. Kristen Caraway added eight points, Kennedy Cooper four points, and Natalie Everett two points for the Lady Cougars. The Lady Cougars trailed 19-15 after one quarter, 33-32 at the half, and 45-41 after three quarters. The Lady Cougars will play Rector at 4 p.m. on Thursday in the regional tournament.
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