West Franklin seniors spark turnaround in sub-state loss
West Franklin finishes 9-12 after a 51-48 defeat at Neodesha in the first round. Coach James Spencer credits senior leadership Webb Reno Shaffer and Fletch for guiding a hopeful future with three juniors and one sophomore getting varsity time. Geist led the Falcons with 15 points, Gray added 12, Webb 10, and Neodesha’s Knickerbocker 6, Baird 10, Hawkins 15, Groth 12.
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Reed
Shaffer
Knickerbocker
Baird
Hawkins
Osterbuhr
Groth
Kirch
Thompson
Central Heights rolls past Wellsville in sub state opener
Central Heights Vikings powered to a 43 17 victory over Wellsville in the Fredonia sub state opener led by Megan Swendson with 15 points and Katelin Horstick with nine. The No 2 seed built an 18 point halftime lead and limited Wellsville to six points in the second half advancing to face Eureka Neodesha winner Friday.
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Hayward
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Patton
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Koehn
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McGruder Leads Kansas State Past Texas A&M in Tight Win
Rodney McGruder scored 26 points including five 3-pointers to lift Kansas State to a 76-70 road victory over Texas A&M. Elston Turner poured in 22 for A&M, which dropped to 13-16 as the Aggies move toward the SEC next season. The Wildcats, 20-9, added their 20th win for the sixth straight year.
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Ray Turner
Samuels
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A&m
Ottawa Cyclones secure 64 38 sub state win at home
Ottawa High School beat Santa Fe Trail 64 38 to extend their postseason homecourt streak to 23 games dating to 1996. Semi final Friday at Baldwin City pits Spring Hill versus Sumner Academy while De Soto faces Ottawa’s rival. Semi Ojeleye led Ottawa with 36 points, supported by Natt 13 and Goedert 6.
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McKowen
Semi Ojeleye
Dallas
Semi
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Abel
Dah
Sage
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