LINCOLN - Bridgeport and Hastings St. Cecilia battled on Saturday afternoon for the Class C-2 title.

The Hawkette’s got things started with Adeline Kirkegaard, however, just moments after tip, she went down with a knee injury, missing the remainder of the first half, but would return to start the third quarter with the knee wrapped. She still managed three rebounds and seven points. 

HSC would lead by two at half, but the game was close the whole way through. Bridgeport hadn't made a three until Ellie Klein connected from deep to start the fourth, but a close game was locked up by keep away defense, and free throws, making HSC state champions. 40-38 was the final.

The Hawkettes were led in scoring by Bailey Kissinger with 17 and Shaye Butler with 9... 30 of Bridgeport's 38 points were scored by Ruthie or Olivia Loomis-Goltl. It was Ruthie with 14 points (she also grabbed 12 rebounds), while her sister Olivia had 16.