Carson’s Hannah Isley 23 and Hickory’s Kellen Morin 32 and Finley Lefevers 40.
Carson’s Lani Isley, 10, and Hickory’s Chole James, 12.
The Hickory High girls basketball team’s state title push came to an end Tuesday evening in China Grove.
Unbeaten Carson High turned back Hickory by a score of 62-45 to advance to the state title game and claim the west regional championship.
Carson made seven 3-pointers in the first half as the Cougars grabbed a 41-25 lead the team would not relinquish.
Hickory closed the gap to eight points in the second half but was unable to get any closer.
Carson 62, Hickory 45
HICKORY (45) – James 16, Lefevers 10, Morin 10, Short 7, Greenard 2, Rumbaugh.
CARSON (62) — Wilhelm 18, Ca. Perry 15, Co. Perry 12, H. wIsley 11, L. Isley 4, Vaughn 2, Hales.
Hickory 12 13 13 7 — 45
Carson 24 17 6 15 — 62
The Salisbury Post assisted with this report.
