De Queen girls defeat Pulaski Academy for Class 4A state championship

De Queen girls' hoops wins second state title in program history

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (KTAL/KMSS) — De Queen girls' basketball claimed the program's second state title on Friday afternoon after a 62-54 victory over Pulaski at the 4A state championship. De Queen had the first points on the board, but it was a close one through the first quarter, tied at 12-12 by the end of it. But the Lady Leopards started to pull away, with a 30-20 lead at half. Pulaski opened the second half by knocking down a three, and built …

De Queen girls defeat Pulaski Academy for Class 4A state championship

Photo courtesy of Arkansas Activities Association For the second time in this state championship week, a team went to Hot Springs undefeated and left with their only loss of the season. De Queen’s girls captured the Class 4A crown on Friday with a 62-54 win over Pulaski Academy. Shalyn Lyle won the game’s MVP award as she scored 11 points for the Lady Leopards. Also for De Queen, Emma Chambers led the way with 13 points, Jessie Lyle had 12, Land…