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Southlake Carroll Senior Maya Popiel Beats Incredible Odds To Play Varsity Basketball

SOUTHLAKE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Senior night was a night to remember for the Lady Dragons of Southlake Carroll, thanks to an inspirational story that has triggered the hashtag #MayaStrong.

In a district championship season that saw leading scorer Camryn Tade connect on a memorable three quarter court buzzer beater and freshman Milania Jordan and the Lady Dragon defense shut out North Crowley for the whole first half of a bi-district win to open the playoffs, as Bill Jones shows us, the most significant shot of the season was delivered by the least likely teammate.

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