Coming off a disappointing one-point loss to Lindsay on Saturday, the Alva Ladybugs knew they had to win to keep going in the regional playoffs. Monday night, the Alva girls faced the Chisholm Lady Longhorns in Perry. Winning was not an easy task, but the Ladybugs pulled it off, taking a six-point victory, 51-45, over Chisholm.

The beginning of the game was auspicious with Chloe Durkee scoring one of her signature three point shots. The Ladybugs held a slim lead until near the end of the first quarter when free throws by Alice Watkins put Chisholm up by one. Ladybug freshman Jaycee Kelln made...