Area basketball roundup: Tongie boys lose to Piper at buzzer

Boys

KC Piper 68, Tonganoxie 66

Kansas City, Kan. — Tonganoxie turned a 14-point deficit into a late two-point lead Friday at Piper, but the Pirates hit a layup at the buzzer for a two-point win.

Jack Dale led the Chieftains (7-9) tying a career-high with 25 points.

Sabetha 46, Santa Fe Trail 30

Sabetha — Sabetha built a three-point halftime lead to 34-21 after three quarters.

Nemaha Valley 71, Perry-Lecompton 44

Seneca — Austin Johanning scored 15 points for Perry-Lecompton.

The Kaws will play Tuesday at Hiawatha.

McLouth 68, Jackson Heights 65

McLouth — McLouth (9-7) beat Jackson Heights by three.

Girls

Santa Fe Trail 54, Sabetha 42

Sabetha — Holly Ullery led Santa Fe Trail with 15 points.

The Chargers (14-3) travel to Holton on Tuesday.

Eudora 41, Spring Hill 34

Eudora — Eudora extended its winning streak to six games.

Allie Webb led the Cardinals (8-9) with 15 points.

Eudora travels to De Soto on Tuesday.

Jackson Heights 66, McLouth 30

McLouth — Jackson Heights shut out McLouth in the fourth quarter.

KC Piper 55, Tonganoxie 51

Kansas City, Kan. — Tonganoxie led by four points midway through the third quarter, but Piper answered with a 13-2 run.

The Chieftains host Turner on Tuesday.