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.