The Hays High Lady Indians opened the second quarter on a 9-1 run and Tayln Kleweno scored a game-high 16 points as Hays picks up a 45-30 win over Andale Friday afternoon at the Mid America Classic in McPherson.

Kirk Maska post-game

Neither team was able to get the upperhand in the first quarter with Andale leading by one, at 14-13 at the end of the first. But Hays (5-7) opened the second quarter on a 9-1 run sparked by a three-point play by Haley George putting Hays up 22-15.

Kleweno knocked in a pair of 3-pointers to end the first half giving Hays a 30-18 halftime lead.

Andale was able to cut it to single digits in the third quarter but the Hays defense was too strong. They held Andale to single digit scoring in the final three quarters as they pick up the 15-point win.

Kleweno led all scorers with 16 points and Haley George added eight for the Indians.

Highlights

Hays High will play the winner of SM South and Wichita NW in the 5th place game Saturday afternoon at 3:45