After edging Chattanooga Central 34-28 on Thursday and falling to Lincoln County 62-48 on Friday in game two, the Rhea County High School Lady Eagles' basketball team wrapped up the Wildcat Classic in thrilling fashion with a 54-49 overtime win over the Loretto Lady Mustangs on Saturday.

"What a gutsy effort by our kids," said Lady Eagles' head coach Shane Johnston.  "About half of them are sick and some have missed days this week with illness, and to have to play an overtime game and find a way to win is really a credit to these kids.

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