MANSFIELD — The Mansfield High girls basketball team’s 1-3-1 defense added up once again, helping the Hornets grind out a 48-37 win over Masconomet Regional High in the first round of the MIAA Division 2 state tournament Friday night.

The first half was a defensive battle, with the No. 13 seed Hornets getting employing its zone defense that No. 20 Masconomet struggled to score against in the opening quarter. Masconomet scored...

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