A 10-2 run to finish the fourth quarter propelled Hays High to a fourth place finish at the 35th Annual Orange and Black Classic on Saturday. Hays trailed 27-23 with 6:05 left in the game before starting their run on a pair of Tasiah Nunnery free throws.
Isabel Robben scored on back to back steals with the second giving Hays lead at 29-27. Valley Center did tie the game at on their next field goal but never took over the lead as Hays made five of their final nine free throws to win 34-29.
Highlights
Hays never trailed in the first quarter and then only led for the forty-five seconds of the second quarter. The Indians trailed at half time 18-16 and were tied at 21 going to the fourth quarter.
Isabel Robben led the way with her first career double-double at 15 points and 11 rebounds.
Coach Kyle Porter
Hays wins back to back games for the first time this season while improving to 4-7. Valley Center drops to 3-8.
The Indians are off until January 31st when they take on state ranked Salina Central on the road.