FAIRHOPE, Ala. — After seven lead changes in the third quarter, Daphne emerged with a 32-31 advantage to open the fourth and held off a persistent Pirate attack for a 44-40 Lady Trojan win at Fairhope High Tuesday.

The DHS girls victory made their 6A Area 3 record at 5-1 with the Lady Pirates who won the first meeting at DHS last month. The tie forced a coin flip Feb. 3 to determine the site of the Area 3 tournament set to start Feb. 10.

Amber Yelding led the Trojans with 21 points, Sierra Patterson added 13 while Kirsten Henton and Amanda Patton had four each Raven Priolo scored 12 points and Megan Dowdy 10 to lead Fairhope. Abby Phillips added seven and Jaylyn Bivins five.

Patton hit two free throws with 1.9 seconds remaining in the game to help stave off the Lady Pirates down the stretch.

Daphne (14-8, 5-1) will visit Baldwin County Friday night at 6 p.m. The Pirates (12-11, 5-1) will host St. Paul’s Friday at 6 p.m.