SWEETWATER — There were two things that the Coleman girls basketball team hoped wouldn’t come into play in their Region I-2A area round matchup with No. 5 New Home: depth and physicality.

Unfortunately for the Bluekatts, both wound up playing crucial roles as the Lady Leopards took a 39-24 win at Mustang Gym on Thursday night.

Even with the heartbreaking loss, Coleman coach Taylor Neal had nothing but praise for how her squad played.