SALINA — It almost took longer to make the trip from Newton to Salina than for the Newton High School wrestling team to win a 71-9 dual meet over Salina South Thursday in AV-CTL I action. Newton improves to 3-0 in league duals.
ANDOVER — The Newton High School boys’ swimming team claimed two more state qualifying entries while placing seventh at the Andover Invitational. Andover Central won the meet at 368, followed by Wichita Collegiate at 271 and Andover at 243.
Hesston Inv. Saturday Boys Team scores — Belleville-Republic County 223.5, Chaparral 177.5, Halstead 138, Smoky Valley 133.5, Lyons 106.5, Burlingame 98.5, Hesston 87, Garden Plain 83, West Elk 78, Flinthills 73, Stafford 61.5, Cheney 39, Wichita Trinity Academy 34, Central of Burden 33, Team X (extra entries) 15, Kingman 0.
No. 21 Kentucky will now face North Carolina on Saturday in the CBS Sports Classic in Las Vegas after each of their opponents had to drop out due to COVID-19 issues.
Prep Girls Little Rv. 45, Moundridge 31 MOUNDRIDGE — The Little River girls’ basketball team used a 12-5 third quarter to break open a three-point game and claim a 45-31 win over Moundridge Tuesday in Moundridge.
HUTCHINSON — After strong offensive showings in the last two games, the Newton High School boys’ basketball team’s scoring prowess failed it Tuesday, falling to Hutchinson 52-37 in AV- CTL I play in Hutchinson.
HUTCHINSON — The Newton High School girls’ basketball team has been finding ways to play with top teams for five, 10, even 15 minutes or more. The Railers are still looking for that complete game, falling to Hutchinson 61-32 Tuesday in AV-CTL I play in Hutchinson.