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Prep girls Bluebird Classic Burrton 37, Elyria Chr. 33 (OT) GOESSEL — The Burrton Charger girls claimed third place at the Bluebird Classic with a 37-33 win over Elyria Christian Saturday in overtime at the Bluebird Classic.
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Newton continues to compete with best
For the second straight game, the Newton High School girls’ basketball team went three quarters against an upper echelon team, falling to Maize South 39-24 Friday night in AV-CTL I play at Ravenscroft Gym.
Railers, Dragons claim medals
DOUGLASS — The Newton High School girls’ wrestling team claimed four medals, while Halsteam claimed one Friday at the first Douglass Goodwill Invitational, a day before the longtime boys’ tournament.
Newton earn 3 crowns
DOUGLASS — The Newton High School boys’ wrestling team claimed three titles and six other medals, taking second Saturday at the 69th Douglass Goodwill Invitational. Augusta edged the Railers 209-190 for the team title.
Calzonetti’s 22 points lifts Threshers to win
With its toughest test of the season awaiting Saturday, the Bethel College women’s basketball team didn’t overlook Southwestern College Wednesday night, stopping the Moundbuilders 74-62 in KCAC play.
SPORTS CALENDAR
Dec. 11 through Dec. 19, All times Central NOTE: All competitions are subject to change. Check with www.thekansan.com, the Kansan sports Twitter page (@nksports) and the Kansan Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ TheNewtonKansan/) for the latest in cancellation and postponement announcements for area teams).
Scott heroics lead Bethel team to win
The sequence of events in the last 20 seconds of the Bethel College men’s basketball team’s 76-75 win over Southwestern College was classic Jaylon Scott. The All-American senior used a spin move in the lane to set up a six-foot jumper to put the Threshers in the lead with 15.1 seconds to play.
SPORTS BRIEFS
BOWLING Bowling reports are due at the Kansan office by 11 p.m. Thursday.
Newton Railer basketball team rallies to force overtime
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.
McPherson gets past Railers in second half
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.