It took overtime for the Beatrice girls basketball team to get past a sharp shooting Platteview team Thursday in the semifinals of the Trailblazer Conference Tournament. The Lady O defeated Platteview 46-42 in overtime at the Ozone in Beatrice, advancing them to the championship game against Wahoo on Saturday. The game was tied 42-42 after regulation, Beatrice's defense clamped down and held Platteview scoreless in overtime. Mak Hatcliff had all four of Beatrice's points in overtime, including a deep three pointer that gave Beatrice the lead. Hatcliff had 26 points in the game, including several clutch three pointers and the eventual game winner midway through overtime.

Source: Daily Sun January 29, 2021 05:03 UTC