A pivotal stretch late in the third quarter was too much for the Effingham County Lady Rebels to overcome.Clinging to a one-point lead, the Hardaway Lady Hawks played keep away for most of the final two minutes of the period before scoring five points in the final seven seconds. The short, decisive burst propelled Hardaway to a 48-40 victory in the first round of the Class AAAA state girls basketball playoffs at the ECHS gym on Friday night.“I just wanted to hold it for the last shot,&r... [Read More]