Too much to overcome

Playing George-Little Rock in basketball for the first time as members of the War Eagle Conference, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn got off to a good start in the girls' game. But G-LR would gain the momentum and eventually earn the 61-47 win on Nov. 28 at George.

The Mustangs broke the 15-15 deadlock in the second quarter and took a 31-25 lead into the intermission. H-M-S trailed by a 50-39 margin at the end of the third quarter and could not overcome the deficit.

Abby Douma had a strong night offensively, making 6-of-6 shots from the floor and 6-of-7 free throws to score 18 points. She also recorded...