Poteet secured a thrilling 40-38 victory over Wakeland in the Class 5A Region II area round playoff game, with Serena Anukem's late basket breaking the deadlock with just 10.1 seconds left.

By the Numbers
  • Serena Anukem scored 14 points, including the game-winning putback.
  • Poteet advances to the regional quarterfinals for the second consecutive season with a 23-10 record.
State of Play
  • The game featured six ties and nine lead changes in the first half, and both teams went to the locker room tied at 22-22.
  • W.T. White (30-3), the 11-5A champion, awaits Poteet in the regional quarterfinals.
Bottom Line

Poteet's hard-fought victory, led by Serena Anukem's heroics, sets the stage for a challenging regional quarterfinal clash against W.T. White.