HERMLEIGH — After following last year’s state tournament appearance with a hot start to this season, the Hermleigh girls basketball team has caught the attention of many as the fourth-ranked team in Class 1A. After Monday’s win over No. 14 Roby, the Lady Cardinals solidified their place as the team to beat in this region.
Hermleigh (9-1), which connected on seven 3-pointers and had three players reach double figures, dominated the top-15 matchup, topping the Lady Lions 56-43.