Howe girls edge Merritt, 42-39

Howe girls edge Merritt, 42-39, in consolation basketball play at the Bertha Teague Mid-American Classic Tuesday.

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The Lady Lions, ranked second in Class 2A, improve to 9-3. Merritt is the third-ranked team in 3A and drop to 4-2. Merritt reached the quarterfinals last season.

Howe plays for the consolation championship Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. against Latta

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