Ethan Kay lifts Veritas boys basketball near buzzer
Auburn ? Ethan Kay drained a shot with three seconds left to lift the Veritas Christian boys basketball team to a victory over Topeka Cornerstone Christian on Tuesday, 41-39.
Before Kay’s bucket, the game was tied at 39 and Cornerstone had the ball with 10 seconds left. Nate Scott played aggressive defense and forced a backcourt violation on Cornerstone. Kay led Veritas (6-2) with 14 points.
The Eagles will face Topeka Heritage at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Eudora.
Box score
Veritas boys 41, Top. Corner. 39
Veritas 16 9 8 8 — 41
Cornerstone 16 5 8 10 — 39
Veritas — Kelvin Rask 3, Nick Gardner 3, Nate Scott 5, Ethan Scott 2, Thomas Bachert 4, Ethan Kay 14, Elijah Penny 10.
Cornerstone — Connor Coffman 15, Kelvin Kramer 9, Logan Coffman 2, Garrett Swickard 13.