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Harlem edges Shelby 40-37, earn first conference win, defeat Poplar 48-40

The Harlem girls varsity basketball team battled their way back to a 5-5 record following two victories this weekend, including their first in the District 2B.

Friday the girls hosted the Shelby Coyotes of the District 1B and earned a hard fought 40-37 win. Saturday the team traveled to Poplar where they again were victorious 48-40.

Against Shelby, senior post Anita Bentley and freshman guard Skylee Dirden combined for all ten of Harlem's points as they led 10-7 heading into the second quarter.

The Lady Cats were able to extend the advantage over the next eight minutes of action as seniors Bro...