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Willard Girls Basketball Upsets Webb City in Class 5 District 6 Quarterfinals

Willard Tigers upset Webb City 62-55 in the Class 5 District 6 quarterfinals on a Springfield-area campus, advancing in the postseason.
Elise Murray scored six straight points in the third quarter, finishing with a game-high 25 points for Willard.
Webb City led early in the second quarter by nine before Willard surged to take control of the game.
Whitlee Keith contributed early, providing an important three for Willard as the Tigers began their comeback.
Abby Sargent hit a crucial late three for Webb City, but it wasn’t enough to swing the outcome.
Addie Burns contributed a late buzzer-beating jumper for Webb City before the half.
The game was played in Springfield, Missouri, with Hillcrest High School hosting the quarterfinals.
Willard's defensive stops helped limit Webb City's offense in the second half to secure the win.
The victory advances Willard to the next round of the district tournament.
The piece confirms Nexstar Media and FourStates Homepage coverage, noting the source material is from KSNF/Joplin-related coverage.

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