Baptist Prep s girls built a 15-point lead late in the third quarter and were able to stave off a late rally to defeat Lamar 55-48 on Friday night in west Little Rock.
A defensive adjustment at halftime and a strong performance on the offensive glass kept the Baptist Prep Lady Eagles close to the Perryville Mustangs on Tuesday night in Little Rock.
Separation was going to be hard to come by Tuesday night in Little Rock. After all, Baptist Prep and Central Arkansas Christian, both entered undefeated in conference play and tied atop the 3A-5.