C2D2 girls championship game - Ellington vs. Thayer

Ellington's Gracie Price (center) puts up a shot in traffic against Thayer during Thursday's MSHSAA Class 2, District 2 girls basketball championship game at Van Buren.  (DAR/Mike Buhler)

Ellington's Gretchen Hackworth (right) battles for a rebound with Thayer's Jurnee Rolen during Thursday's MSHSAA Class 2, District 2 girls basketball championship game at Van Buren.  (DAR/Mike Buhler)

Ellington's Tyler Conkright (right) drives by Thayer's Callie Johnson during Thursday's MSHSAA Class 2, District 2 girls basketball championship game at Van Buren.  (DAR/Mike Buhler)

Ellington's Gretchen Hackworth (center) drives between Thayer defenders Madyson Kerley (2) and Avery Pierce during Thursday's MSHSAA Class 2, District 2 girls basketball championship game at Van Buren. (DAR/Mike Buhler)

Members of the Ellington Lady Whippets walk off the court after Thursday's 39-35 loss to Thayer in the MSHSAA Class 2, District 2 girls basketball championship game at Van Buren.  (DAR/Mike Buhler)

Ellington's Gretchen Hackworth (right) wins the battle for a rebound with Thayer's Jurnee Rolen during Thursday's MSHSAA Class 2, District 2 girls basketball championship game at Van Buren.  (DAR/Mike Buhler)