By DAVID MAY
Special to Mineral Wells Area News
A stellar season for the Graford Lady Jackrabbits came to an end Friday in Keller, falling in the area playoff round, 43-37, to Dodd City.
After trailing 25-16 at halftime and 32-25 at the end of three periods, the Lady ‘Rabbits pulled to within three points with just under six minutes to play and trailed 39-37 with 47.5 seconds remaining.
But Graford would be unable to score again while the Lady Hornets (24-8) added four more to seal the victory.
Ranked 11th in Class 1A by MaxPreps, the Lady ‘Rabbits finished the regular season third in District 21-III-1A with a 9-3 record. They easily defeated District 22 runner-up Forestburg, 70-30, in the opening bi-district round.
The Graford ladies close out their season with a 27-7 record.
‘RABBITS READY
Class 1A boys basketball powerhouse the Graford Jackrabbits (25-4) are the consensus top-ranked team with back-to-back state titles under their belts.
On Tuesday, they embark on the road to a hopeful championship three-peat.
Coming out of District 21-Region III, Graford will face the Bellevue Eagles (8-15) and fourth-place finishers in District 22. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. at Chico High School. The winner will play the winner of Saltillo vs. Pioneer Technology Arts Academy.
The Jackrabbits have won 12 straight and swept through their district schedule. They haven’t lost a game since the end of December, and over the last three seasons boast a 99-10 record.