The Lake Belton girls JV basketball team put together a competitive tournament performance, finishing with a 2-1 record while showing resilience and the ability to bounce back after adversity.

The Broncos opened tournament play against Godley with a slow start but found their rhythm and battled their way to a 43-35 victory. Elsa Hayes led the scoring attack with 10 points, while Haylee King added 7 points to help lead Lake Belton to its first win of the tournament.

In their second matchup, the Broncos faced Joshua and came up short, falling 44-32. Foul trouble proved to be a challenge for Lake Belton throughout the contest, making it difficult for the team to gain momentum and establish a consistent rhythm on the floor.

Lake Belton responded in its final game with a hard-fought 33-30 victory over Grandview. Elsa Hayes led all scorers with an impressive 15-point performance, knocking down four three-pointers. Mariah Miller added 6 points and created problems for Grandview in the paint with her strong inside presence.