C2D1 girls basketball championship: Neelyville vs. Hayti

Saturday, February 29, 2020

DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith

The Neelyville Tigers pulled away late to beat Hayti 81-64 to win the Class 2 District 1 girls basketball championship Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at Campbell High School.

Neelyville players celebrate after winning the Class 2 District 1 tournament. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Neelyville players celebrate after winning the Class 2 District 1 tournament. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Neelyville's Bailey McGruder (13) drives to the basket during the third quarter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Neelyville's Makenzi Davis passes to a teammate under her own basket during the third quarter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Neelyville's Makenzi Davis attempts a shot during the third quarter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Neelyville's Bailey McGruder is cut off by a Hayti defender, as she attempts to drive to the basket during the third quarter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Neelyville's Lexi Liau (23) attempts a shot in the lane against Hayti during the third quarter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Neelyville's Brooke Griffin (14) drives to the basket and attempts a shot during the third quarter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Neelyville's Makenzi Davis (left) and Payton Reinbott (bottom) go to the floor while chasing a loose ball, which Hayti's Amyia Johnson (5) snares, during the third quarter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Neelyville coach Becky Hale talks to her players during a timeout in the second half. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Neelyville fans cheer as the Tigers convert a field goal during the second half. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)