Three-point barrage in fourth quarter falls just short in West Hancock’s upset bid

By David Adam, MRN Editor | February 24, 2022
West Hancock's Alec Hymes pulls up for a shot during Wednesday night's Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Beardstown High School. | David Adam

BEARDSTOWN, Ill. — The West Hancock boys basketball team appeared to be primed for a massive upset when it got within 31-30 with 5:15 remaining to play in the third quarter. Five minutes of a leaky zone defense proved costly. The Titans gave up 16 of the game’s next 18 points, and not even a…

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