Critical mistakes in the final minute of the game plagued Hays (7-9) in its 40-39 loss to district foe Bowie (8-7) at Bales Gym on Tuesday night.

With 39 seconds remaining on the clock in the fourth quarter the Lady Rebels inbounded the ball with a 39-37 lead, but a turnover caused by the Lady Bulldogs full court press gifted the eventual game winning three point shot in the corner from Bowie guard Katheryn McClanahan.

Hays had its opportunity for a game winning shot with seven seconds left, but a...