PRESCOTT, Ark. – Fouke senior Laykin Smallwood threw up a prayer with two seconds left, and the Lady Panthers trailing Centerpoint by two points. The result was Smallwood’s third 3-pointer of the game, giving Fouke the 3A South Regional Championship, 61-60, at the Prescott Arena.
Senior Laykin Smallwood led Fouke with 19 points. Jaide Vavra led Centerpoint with 14 points, while Jasmine Keener added 10.
Fouke coach was at a loss for words
Fouke girls coach Mo Williams was speechless for several minutes after Saturday night’s incredible win.
“Laykin just heaved it up there with two players in her face and time running out,” said Williams. “It really shouldn’t have gone in, but it did. I don’t know what else to say. Both teams played so hard. It really boiled down to who was gong to have the ball last.”
Jasmine Keener sinks a free throw for Centerpoint Saturday night against Fouke.
The Centerpoint Lady Knights enter the state tournament on Thursday, February 28 at 1:00 as Region 4’s #2 seed.