North maintains lead

1:18 LEFT IN FOURTH

The three-point barrage continues for the Hawklets. They've not hit four in a row and have cut the Bronco lead to 55-51.

North needs to take care of the ball and hit their free throws, an area they're still struggling with, if they want to pull this out.

3:24 left in fourth

The Hawklets are trying to make a late run. They've hit back to back three-pointers sandwiched in-between two North free throws to cut the deficit to 54-45.

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It wasn't a pretty quarter but Lee's Summit North is still in the lead heading into the final 8 minutes the game, ahead 46-32.

The third quarter had a lot of fouls, missed free throws, turnovers, physical play but North never let its lead dip below 10.

The Hawklets picked up the pace and began pressuring defensively in the full court with a press and trapping in the half court. It worked at times as North seems to be a bit out of rhythm, but they can't capitalize on the other end.

The two teams combined to shoot just 8 for 28 in the quarter and North was 5 of 13 from the foul line.

If the Broncos can handle the pressure and execute on offense, they should be headed to the state quarterfinals on Saturday.