For one half, the Mavericks were right there with Little Rock Hall. In fact, Southside led 14-13 at the break.

But in the second half, it was all Hall, starting with a 20-7 third-quarter edge. Hall then maintained a double-digit lead in the final quarter en route to the win in Friday’s semifinals.

Southside’s top scorer was Josh Merrell, who had nine points.

The Mavericks will face Little Rock Fair for third place at 4:20 p.m. Saturday.