PATS

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The Lady Pats busted Batesville to open the second, scoring the first eight points of that stanza, and when Taylor Little hit a short jumper, Marion had its first double-digit lead (21-10) with 5:38 left in the first half.

Marion’s run spanned the second stanza, as Holliman added six points in the final 2:30 of the first half and the Lady Pats took a 35-17 advantage to the halftime lockers.

Hurley hit six points in the third period to keep Batesville within striking distance, but Marion took its largest lead of the night (50-31) when Neal and Holliman scored the final four points of the third quarter.

Hurley and Porter scored the first seven points of the fourth period to get Batesville within 52-38, but Ny’Asia Jackson responded with a three, Johnson hit a free throw, and when Holliman scored on a stickback, Marion had its first 20-point lead at 5838 and just 4:40 left in regulation.

What’s Next?

Marion travels on Friday to Greene County Tech (18-9 overall, 5-6 5A East) in another big contest for seeding in the state tournament. Marion earned a 4539 victory over Tech in January at home. The girls contest will tip at 6 p.m., followed by the boys game around 7:30. Both games will be broadcast live on MarionPatriots.com and on the Marion Patriots Activities Network mobile app.

No MPAN Valley View Broadcast

Due to Valley View playing this basketball season in a smaller gym, there will be no MPAN broadcast

Feb. 14 5A East Results

Marion 67, Batesville 45 Paragould 50, Nettleton 14 W. Memphis 50, Valley View 46 Searcy 50, Greene Co.

Tech 22

5A East Standings & Conference Records

W. Memphis 11-0* Paragould 8-2 Marion 6-5 Nettleton 6-5 Greene Co. Tech 5-6 Searcy 4-7 Valley View 3-9 Batesville 1-10 *clinched playoff spot The top four teams will qualify for the 5A State Tournament in Pine Bluff.