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Yukon tops Lady Patriots in overtime

Yukon and Putnam City West met earlier this season in the El Reno girls' tournament. The Lady Pats won that contest by 20 points, 59-39.

But Monday night's make-up in Yukon of a previously scheduled game belonged to the Lady Millers.

West overcame an early Yukon lead in the first quarter, but couldn't score in the next two periods. Well, okay, they did score four points in the second and third quarters. That was while giving up six and 13 points.

Down by eight entering the final period, West mounted another comeback - and managed to tie the game.

West's Javy McKinney even had a chance to win the game at the buzzer, but her shot rolled off the rim.

The overtime was all Yukon. The Lady Patriots could not stop the Millers' big girl, Hannah Henry. Lob passes into Henry were practically guaranteed points. And Henry played the fourth quarter and overtime period with four fouls hanging over her head.

In the end, it was Yukon taking a 47-37 win in overtime.

The teams will meet again on Friday at Putnam City West.

Casey Lofton led all scorers with 18 points.