Veritas boys win to finish season

? Veritas Christian’s boys basketball team capped its season with a big win on Saturday, 54-20 over Manhattan’s Flint Hills Christian.

Seniors Thomas Bachert (15 points) and Andrew Currier (12) led the way for the Eagles, who improved to 16-7.

“It was a fun game to finish off the regular season and get us some momentum going into the state tournament next week,” Veritas coach Gary Hammer said.

Veritas will face Wichita Sunrise at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the state tourney in Junction City.

Veritas 17 13 13 11 — 54

Flint Hills 2 8 6 4 — 20

Veritas scoring: Chad Steiben 4, Andrew Currier 12, Andrew Jewell 3, Elijah Harvey 8, Caleb Holland 4, Andrew Harvey 2, Mark Weinhold 2, Thomas Bachert 15, Bryce Boland 4.

Flint Hills scoring: Wilson 2, Davidson 2, Peter 2, Eaves 2, Lowery 6, Shalz 6.