Final: New Bedford 47, Mansfield 46
End of the game: New Bedford 47, Mansfield 46
-New Bedford wins 47-46. The star of the game was the Whalers' Allexia Barros, who finished with 21 points, including two huge 3-pointers in the final frame. It wasn't as close at the end as the final score makes it look, as the Hornets made a three from half court at the buzzer.
End of the third quarter:
- The Whalers got their press working and ran off a 10-0 run to take the lead until Bridget Davis converted on an and-1 for Mansfield to put them up 32-30 at the end of three.
-Allexia Barros added five more points to her totals in the quarter.
End of the second quarter:
-Mansfield leads 24-20. Campbell is the high scorer thus far for Mansfield with nine points (she also has three rebounds and one helper). Copley is right behind her with eight.
-Allexia Barros is keeping New Bedford in the game with a nine points, 1 rebound and 1 steal.
End of first quarter:
-As the first quarter comes to an end Mansfield leads 12-11, Colleen Copley and Kathryn Campbell have 4 each for Mansfield.
-Alyssa Roach hasn't found the stroke yet for New Bedford, going 0-for-5 in the first quarter.
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Things have just gotten underway between New Bedford and Mansfield here at the TD Garden. Check back for updates on the quarter as they battle for the girls' Division 1 South title.
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- Bob Holmes: A Reading resident (Go Rockets!) and Boston College graduate, Holmes is the Boston Globe High School Sports Editor. We remind you now that his weekly picks are often made in jest so everyone just calm down when he picks against Everett for 11 straight weeks. Contact him at rholmes@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @GlobeHolmes.
- Craig Larson: A native of West Springfield (Leo Durocher anyone? Tim Daggett?) and Curry College graduate (a proud Colonel!), Larson is the sports editor for the Globe's regional sections: South, West and North, as well as a frequent contributor on the college beat. Abington to Xaverian: it all starts with the schools. Have a compelling story idea? Contact him at clarson@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @GlobeLars.
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