The Hayfield girls basketball team edged out Southland 48-45 in Hayfield Thursday.

The Rebels (15-8 overall) missed a 3-pointer that would’ve forced OT as time expired.

“We’re happy with the win,” Hayfield head coach Fred Kindschy said. “Southland’s a quality team and it’s kind of nice to win a close game instead of losing one.”

Bhrett Zhanle led the Vikings (16-7 overall) with 15 points.

Hayfield used a one-three-one zone defense to lock down on Southland’s top scorer McKenzie Kirtz, who scored 16 points.

“We were played a tight zone to limit Kirtz’s touches and it worked for us,” Kindschy said.

Southland 24 21 — 45

Hayfield 25 23 — 48

Hayfield scoring: Bhrett Zahnle, 15; Jo Bungum, 8; Carrie Rutledge, 7; Rachel Ausrud, 7; Kate Kruger 4; Sophia Waldner, 5; Savanna Cordle, 2; free throws: 67 percent (10-for-15)

Southland scoring: Sydney Bendtsen, 17; McKenzie Kirtz, 16; Kaysie Allen, 4; Corbyn Bendtsen, 4; Kaitlyn Kirtz, 2; Olivia Gray, 2; free throws: 50 percent (1-for-2)