North Canton, OH — The bears defeated Hoover last night 42-39 in a hard fought battle! The bears went up quick (15-5 at the end of the first) but the Vikings fought back and Jackson went into the half up 21-19. It was a battle to the end! Hannah Kunkle stepped up big time and hit a layup to seal the W in the final seconds! Lauren Pallotta led the way with 20 points 4 rebounds, 3 assists. Emily Rofe came up big with 8 points and 7 rebounds!! Ashley Lahmers had 5 points 4 rebounds and Maddie Lepley 4 points, 5 rebounds! The bears are back in action on Saturday at home vs Lake! Box score: JACKSON 42, HOOVER 39 JACKSON: Lahmers 2-0-5, Rofe 3-0-8, Lepley 1-2-4, Rowley 1-0-3, Pallotta 8-4-20, Kunkle 1-0-2. Totals 16-6-42. HOOVER (5-9, 3-6): Craig 2-3-7, McCort 1-0-2, Cain 3-0-9, Rose 8-2-21, Cardinale 0-0-0. Totals 14-5-39. Jackson - 15 - 6 - 13 - 8 — 42 Hoover - 5 - 14 - 9 - 11 — 39 3-pointers: Cain 3, Rose 3, Rofe 2, Lahmers, Rowley.