Hoggard women's basketball team falls to Mallard Creek in overtime thriller

Hoggard Lady Vikings drop second consecutive overtime game after leading late in regulation

Mar. 12, 2026 at 6:04am

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The Hoggard Lady Vikings fell to Mallard Creek 49-45 in overtime Tuesday, dropping a second consecutive overtime game after leading late in regulation. Tristen Shivers finished with 16 points, including a go-ahead left-hand layup and a bucket that tied the game at 23. Avery Fitzgerald added a 3-pointer off a Shivers assist. Hoggard led by three with under a minute remaining in regulation before Sydney McGuire tied the game, sending it to overtime.

Why it matters

The loss is a tough one for the Hoggard women's basketball team, who were looking to bounce back after a previous overtime defeat. The game showcased the team's resilience and determination, even in the face of a heartbreaking outcome.

The details

In overtime, Camry Hobbs hit a 3-pointer to give Mallard Creek a three-point lead. Myasia Young then converted a layup off a McGuire pass with 20 seconds remaining to put the Mavericks up two. Shivers could not convert with seven seconds left, and Hoggard fouled, with Mallard Creek hitting its free throws to secure the 49-45 win.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Tristen Shivers

A Hoggard player who finished with 16 points, including a go-ahead left-hand layup and a bucket that tied the game at 23.

Avery Fitzgerald

A Hoggard player who added a 3-pointer off a Shivers assist.

Sydney McGuire

A Mallard Creek player who tied the game late in regulation, sending it to overtime.

Camry Hobbs

A Mallard Creek player who hit a 3-pointer to give her team a three-point lead in overtime.

Myasia Young

A Mallard Creek player who converted a layup off a McGuire pass with 20 seconds remaining to put the Mavericks up two.

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What they’re saying

“I know exactly how they are feeling, and I wish I could take their pain away from them. I mean, it wasn't easy, you know, they just poured their heart out on that court, and for me, I don't care about the game. We lost, there's going to be winners and losers.”

— Boubacar Aw, Hoggard head coach (WECT)

The takeaway

The Hoggard women's basketball team's overtime loss to Mallard Creek showcased their resilience and determination, even in the face of a heartbreaking outcome. The game highlighted the competitive nature of high school basketball and the emotional toll it can take on players and coaches alike.