FORDYCE, Ark.-Hannah Mauldin poured in 19 points to lead Fouke's varsity girls to a 63-57 win over Drew Central in the Class 3A regional tournament opener.
Taylor Hardin swished in 12 points for the Lady Panthers, while teammates River Watkins and Mallory Oliver each scored nine.
Fouke qualifies for the state semifinals with the victory, and plays either Junction City or Cossatot River Friday at 7 p.m. in Fordyce, Ark.
Drew Central 7 11 12 27 - 57
Fouke 14 9 18 22 - 63
DC (57): Ridgell 12, Patrman 14, Spain 2, Jones 3, Williams 4, Linely 7, Atkins 8, Forte 7. TEAM TOTALS 19 14-27 26 57.
FOUKE (63): Mauldin 19, Hardin 12, McMurry 1, Larey 6, Watkins 9, Oliver 9, Smallwood 7. TEAM TOTALS 20 18-29 23 63.
3-point goals: DC-Partman, Jones, Linely, Atkins, Forte. F-Watkins 3, Oliver.