The Newton High School boys’ basketball team didn’t have the size or physical strength that rival McPherson showed. The Railers also struggled with turnovers and rebounding, but Newton did show some shooting touches in a 68-64 overtime loss to the Bullpups.
The Newton High School girls’ basketball team had McPherson on its heels for the first half, and despite being shut out in the third quarter, was in the game before a Bullpup run in the fourth spilled the Railers 49-26 Tuesday at Ravenscroft Gym.
PREP GIRLS Remington Classic Sedgwick 49, Belle Pl. 35 SEDGWICK — Sedgwick junior Addie Fitch scored 21 points to lead the Cardinal girls to a 49-35 win over Belle Plaine Monday in the Remington Classic.
MARION — A 27-9 third quarter was too much for the Berean Academy boys’ basketball team to overcome, falling to the Wichita Homeschool 58-40 Monday night in the opening round of the Marion Classic.
MARION — The Wichita Independent boys’ basketball team pressed Halstead from start to finish, wearing the Dragons down for a 70-45 win Monday night in the Marion Classic. Halstead had 33 turnovers, 19 in the second half.
MARION — At the end of last season, the Halstead Dragon girls’ basketball team graduated one of the most successful senior classes in school history. That leaves the Dragons with a young team to try and carry on the tradition.
The Newton High School boys’ basketball team ran out of gas in the second half of a 51-29 loss to Dodge City Saturday at Ravenscroft Gym, but coach Andy Preston was still happy with the team’s effort.
The Newton High School girls’ basketball team won the first quarter against seventh-ranked (Class 6A, KBCA) Dodge City, but the Red Demons controlled the game the game the rest of the way for a 50-27 win Saturday at Ravenscroft Gym.
VALLEY CENTER — The Newton High School wrestling team claimed four individual titles and the team title Friday at the Valley Center December Pools tournament. Newton edged Bishop Carroll 217- 175.5 for the team title.
HESSTON — The Hesston Swather girls couldn’t get the offense going, falling to Southeast of Saline 41-33 Friday night in the season opener for both teams. Hesston was held to 12 of 38 from the field and seven of 16 from the line.