St. Edmund’s Millier Miller drives with the ball past Ouachita Christian Lady Eagles defenders. The Lady Jays lost 41-39 in a game that went down to the sire and ended their season. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)
By Rhett Manuel
Sports Editor
With the season on the line, St. Ed’s had the ball in the hands of its most-trusted ball handler with an opportunity to go to the state tournament.
All eyes lay on the far side of the court as junior Ava Smith inbounded the ball.
This is the stuff dreams, or nightmares, are made of in the backyard of every young basketball player’s driveway.
Down 41-39 with se…