Veritas Christian’s boys basketball team shot 49 percent from the field and earned a 70-48 victory over Manhattan CHIEF in the first round of the KCAA state tournament Thursday in Salina.

Juniors Tucker Flory and Trey Huslig combined for 43 points. The Eagles, the defending KCAA state champions, will play in the semifinals at 5 p.m. today.

Manhattan 12 13 17 6 – 48

Veritas 17 18 15 20 – 70

Manhattan – Cody Meriche 9, Seth Kranz 2, Luke Casada 2, Noah Salts 5, Will Nauman 2, Patrick White 12, Gage Amerin 3, Eli Krause 9, Abram Mugler 4.

Veritas – Quinton Donohoe 13, Trey Huslig 20, Jackson Rau 4, Grant Schuck 6, Tucker Flory 23, Kyle Weinhold 2, Brennan Clemants 2.