ROSSVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) -- After two buzzer-beaters, an impressive comeback, and 52 minutes and four overtimes, the Royal Valley Panthers defeated the Rossville Lady Dawgs 98-94.
In the first overtime, Rossville hit a three-pointer with six seconds remaining to force the game into a second overtime.
With 1:37 left in double overtime, Royal Valley led 73-66. Just 97 seconds later, it was 76-76 and heading to a third extra period.
Royal Valley trailed by three with just seconds left, but sophomore Tamo Thomas connected on a three to force the game into a fourth and final overtime.
In the final frame, Rossville missed a few chances to tie it with about ten seconds remaining. After two free throws, Royal Valley held a four-point lead and the game ended 98-94.
Royal Valley's Kathryn Hanson scored 29 points. Toma Thomas scored 26.
Rossville's Heidi Nitsch led all scorers with 30 points. Amanda Hill chipped in 27 points.
According the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, the combined 192 points is a state record. The record was 185 points in an overtime game in 1998.
There is video of the game at: http://www.wibw.com/content/sports/370707441.html
There is video of the game at: http://www.wibw.com/content/sports/370707441.html
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