SNEEDVILLE — No matter the regular season record, two accomplishments have become an annual part of each Cosby basketball team’s routine: beating Hancock County and reaching the district tournament championship.
On Friday night, the 2-seed Cosby Lady Eagles accomplished both in one game, defeating the 3-seed Lady Indians 55-42 on their home floor in the District 2-A semifinals.
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