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March 7, 2018

Neelyville girls basketball Class 2 final four

Photos from the MSHSAA Class 2 state semifinal between Neelyville vs. Skyline and Neelyville vs. Mid-Buchanan girls basketball games at JQH Arena in Springfield, Mo.

Neelyville's Autumn Dodd (24) goes for a layup in the MSHSAA Class 2 semifinals.

Neelyville's J'Kayla Fowler, left, tries to steal the ball from Skyline's Autumn Garrett in the MSHSAA Class 2 semifinals.

Marquise West competes during a halftime free-throw contest at the MSHSAA Class 2 semifinals.

Neelyville's Mackenzie Hobbs (20) takes the ball away from Skyline's Kristen Miller (14) in the MSHSAA Class 2 semifinals.

Neelyville's Natalie Akers, far right, leans forward during the MSHSAA Class 2 semifinals.

Neelyville students celebrate during the MSHSAA Class 2 semifinals.

Neelyville coach Becky Hale looks up at the scoreboard during the fourth quarter in the MSHSAA Class 2 semifinals.

Neelyville's Autumn Dodd (24) shoots over Skyline's Autumn Garrettin in the MSHSAA Class 2 semifinals.

The Neelyvilel bench celebrates after a late basket in the fourth quarte in the MSHSAA Class 2 semifinals.

Neelyville's Jessica Williamson (14) jogs over to her teammates during the pre-game introductions of the MSHSAA Class 2 semifinals.

Neelyville's Autumn Dodd (24) is fouled by Skyline's Autumn Garrett (22) during the MSHSAA Class 2 semifinals.

The Neelyville bench celebrates after defeating Skyline in the MSHSAA Class 2 semifinals.

From left, Rhegan Tutor, Jentri Worley, J'Kayla Fowler, Mackenzie Hobbs and Nicole Smith celebrate after beating Skyline in the MSHSAA Class 2 semifinals.

Neelyville's Jentri Worley (12) passes while being guarded by Skyline's Chloe Cole (1) during the MSHSAA Class 2 semifinals.

Neelyville's Jentri Worley (12) drives against Skyline's Kaylee DaMitz (2) during the MSHSAA Class 2 semifinals.

The Neelyville cheerleaders celebrate with the team after winning the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

Neelyville's Mackenzie Hobbs (12) and Nicole Smith hug after winning the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

Neelyville's Jentri Worley (12) hugs coach Becky Hale after winning the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

Neelyville's Jentri Worley, left, hugs coach Becky Hale after winning the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

From left, Neelyville's Mackenzie Hobbs, J'Kayla Fowler, Rhegan Tutor and Nicole Smith celebrate winning the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

Neelyville's Jentri Worley cries during the postgame ceremonies of the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

Neelyville's Mackenzie Hobbs (20 tears up during the postgame ceremonies of the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

Neelyvlle's Lexi Liau (23) finishes a fast break as Skyline's Kristen Miller runs past during the MSHSAA Class 2 semifinals.

Neelyville seniors Mackenzie Hobbs, left, and J'Kayla Fowler pose with the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

The Neelyville Lady Tigers celebreate winning the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

The Neelyville Tigers celebrate winning the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

Players and fans stand during the playing of the Star-Spangled Banner before the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

Neelyville's Autumn Dodd waits for her turn during the pregame introductions for the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

Neelyville's Jentri Worley (12) watches a 3-point attempt during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

Neelyville's J'Kayla Fowler (21) drives between Mid-Buchanan's Hannah Parrott (14) and Allyson Swank (10) during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

Neelyville's Jentri Worley (12) shoots against Mid-Buchanan's Brylee Kemper (5) during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

The Neelyville student section catches T-shirts thrown by the Neelyville cheerleaders during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

Neelyville's J'Kayla Fowler (21) competes for a rebound with Mid-Buchanan's Kelsey Stout (33) during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

Neelyville's J'Kayla Fowler, right, drives to the basket while being guarded by Skyline's Kaylee DaMitz (2) during the MSHSAA Class 2 semifinals.

Neelyville's Rhegan Tutor (15) grabs a rebound between Mid-Buchanan's Jillian Rumpf (32) and Jaele Barber (24) during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

Neelyville's Lexi Liau falls and watches as Jentri Worley scoops up the loose ball assist for a basket during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

A face-painted Neelyville fan takes a break during halftime of the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

Neelyville coach Becky Hale argues a call during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

Neelyville's Rhegan Tutor (15) heads to the bench during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

Neelyville's Mackenzie Hobbs (20) avoids fouling Mid-Buchanan's Jaele Barber (24) during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

Neelyville's J'Kayla Fowler steps to the free-throw line during a crucial time in the third quarter of the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

Neelyville senior Taylor Harlow celebrates after a play during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

The Neelyville student section watches the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

The Neelyville bench celebrates a three-point play during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

Neelyville's J'Kayla Fowler, center, competes for the ball with Skyline's Autumn Garrett (22) and Kaylee DaMitz (2) during the MSHSAA Class 2 semifinals.

The Neelyville bench watches play during the fourth quarter of the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

Neelyville's Jentri Worley (12) tries to stae on her feet as Mid-Buchanan's Reagan Webster (4) and Hannah Parrott (14) chase her during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

The Neelyville cheering sections rises to its feet late in the fourth quarter of the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

The Neelyville bench links arms during the final possessions of the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.

Neelyville's Autumn Dodd (24) goes for a late layup as Mid-Buchanan's Hannah Parrott (14) trails the play during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship.