Hay Springs built a 15 point halftime lead over Mullen in the D2-12 sub-district championship game and then had to hold off a late rally for a 54-44 win, advancing the Hawks to the D2 district finals.
Hay Springs led 48-36 with just over 4-minutes left in the game when the Broncs went on a 6-0 run to pull within 6 with 2-minutes left.
Gordon-Rushville was in a tight matchup with Bayard through a half of basketball, leading 14-12 at the break, but the Mustangs nailed free throws down the stretch for a 39-26 win in the C2-12 sub-district championship.
Bridgeport took home the C1-12 title with a 65-42 win over Chase County and South Platte defeated Morrill in the D1-12 final 68-49.
District championship pairings will be announced on Saturday after some sub-district finals were pushed back a day due to winter weather in southeastern Nebraska.
Good going G/R Girls!!