Madison Epps caught fire with three consecutive three-pointers, sparking a 13-0 run that propelled Wakeland to a 54-50 victory over Highland Park in Frisco. Epps's shooting stroke proved unstoppable in the opening quarter, setting the tone for Wakeland's offensive attack.
Highland Park's Kate Danner opened the scoring with a quick layup, but Zanna Osborne answered with a steal and fast-break bucket for Wakeland. Ellington Heis led a second-quarter Highland Park rally, but Wakeland held firm behind Kaylei Thornton's clutch play. The victory highlighted the intense competition in Dallas-Fort Worth high school basketball.
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