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Morgantown girls defeat Parkersburg South 40-36

PARKERSBURG — The Morgantown High girls’ basketball team defeated Parkersburg South, 40-36, on Thursday.

Kaitlyn Ammons led the Mohigans (12-10) in scoring with 18 points, and Lindsay Bechtel added 10.

Morgantown managed to hold off Parkersburg South in the second half.

The Mohigans will play again in the sectional semifinals at 7 p.m. Tuesday against Preston.