They say a picture is worth 1,000 words. For Coach Dalton Dismuke, that picture will forever remain in his mind after his Velma-Alma Lady Comets punched their ticket to the Class A Area III Tournament.
After losing their regional opener, the Lady Comets bounced back with two victories on the consolation side, which included a 39-35 victory over Verden to bring home the Regional Consolation Title.
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