The Howe Lady Lions had to wait two years to defend their Class 2A state basketball title, but defend it they did.
The Lady Lions broke open a close game after a period to win going away 71-57 over the Silo Lady Rebels, who featured former Wister Lady Wildcat Shaylin Midgley.
Leading 14-12 after a period, the Lady Lions doubled the Lady Rebels 26-13 to take a 40-25 halftime lead, which became a 50-37 advantage going into the final period.
Look for Sports Correspondent Kenneth Holzhammer's story of the in-depth details from Saturday morning's state title game in both the physical and e-edition of Tuesday's Poteau Daily News.
