The Hays High girls basketball team overcame an 11-point first quarter deficit to hand previously unbeaten Manhattan their first loss of the season, 58-55 in overtime in the opening round of the Mid America Classic in McPherson.

The Indians trailed after the first quarter but outscored Manhattan in each of the next three quarters including 21 in the fourth.

They force the overtime on a Paige Lunsford 3-pointer at the horn.

Hays never trailed in the extra period with Lunsford scoring eight of their 10 points.

Lunsford led the Indians with a game-high 21 points including 17 in the fourth quarter and overtime. Katelyn Schumacher scored 10 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.

The Indians have now won four straight and six of seven and improve to 7-3. They will face the 10-0 Andale Indians in this evening’s first semifinal game at 6pm which you can hear on 96.9. KFIX. Andale beat Buhler 43-39.
Game Highlights:
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Kirk Maska Postgame Interview:
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