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Happy Valley girls top JC

By Tim Chambers

MOUNTAIN CITY — It wasn’t a thing of beauty, but nobody could discount the outstanding defensive efforts of Happy Valley and Johnson County.

The Lady Warriors hit some key free throws down the stretch to earn a hard-fought 53-49 win.

Neither team led by more than five points at any time in this contest. Happy Valley’s 50-45 advantage with 1:50 remaining was the largest lead of the game.

The Lady Warriors would hold on with the help of some clutch free-throw shooting in the final minute. Coach Larry Abel was happy with his team’s effort, especially on the defensive side.