photo by: Shutterstock Image

LJWorld.com Area Basketball Roundup

A pair of area teams will play on the final day of the basketball season, though neither will be competing for a state title.

Both the Baldwin girls basketball team and Perry-Lecompton boys basketball team suffered defeats in the semifinals of their respective state tournaments. Both squads are slated to compete in the third-place game Saturday afternoon.

Baldwin was unable to defend its crown, falling to Bishop Miege by a 74-44 margin Friday afternoon at Tony’s Pizza Events Center in Salina. The Bulldogs, who won the state title in Class 4A-II last year, always knew it would be tough to defend their title with all of Class 4A being combined this season.

It was an even battle in the first period, as Bishop Miege (23-0) clinged to an 18-16 advantage after the opening period. BHS (20-2) managed just 7 points in the second period, though, and Bishop Miege eventually broke the game open with a 24-point effort in the third quarter.

Junior Anna Burnett was the lone Bulldog to score double figures, finishing with 11 points. Senior Macey Frost finished with 9 points, while senior Kate Ogle chipped in 7 points. Bishop Miege had four players finish in double figures.

The third-place game is slated for 12 p.m. Saturday, while the championship will take place at 4 p.m.

BALDWIN (44)

Kayla Kurtz 1-15 0-0 2, Josie Boyle 0-4 4-6 4, Anna Burnett 3-10 4-5 11, Kate Ogle 3-10 0-0 7, Macey Frost 3-10 0-0 9, Lindsay Toot 1-5 2-2 5, Lauren Russell 0-0 0-0 0, Jenna Harvey 2-3 1-1 5, Kelsey Swonger 0-2 0-0 0, Nicolette Morgan 0-0 0-0 0, Rian Gere 0-0 0-2 0, Paige Ellis 0-0 1-2 1. Totals: 13-59 12-18 44.

BISHOP MIEGE (74)

Jordynn Gonzalez 2-3 3-4 7, Johnni Gonzalez 4-9 0-0 10, Payton Verhulst 5-9 4-6 15, Faith Hawthorne 3-8 8-8 14, Ashton Verhulst 6-12 0-0 16, Gabr Henderson-Artis 2-8 0-0 5, Fallon Russell 1-2 0-0 3, Jenna Harms 1-1 1-2 4, Ann Marie Wassinger 0-0 0-0 0, Emajin McCallop 0-5 0-0 0, Sydney Tumberger 0-0 0-0 0, Anastasia Wright 0-1 0-0 0. Totals: 14-59 16-20 74.

BHS 16 7 13 8 — 44

BM 18 18 24 14 — 74

Perry-Lecompton’s win streak ends at 19

It was a matter of time before Perry-Lecompton’s remarkable streak came to an end.

PLHS was handed a 62-53 defeat by Beloit in the semifinals of the Class 3A state tournament Friday afternoon at Hutchinson Community College. It ended a 19-game win streak for the Kaws, who previously hadn’t lost since Dec. 11.

One day after notching its first victory in the state tournament in 39 years, Perry-Lecompton faced an 18-8 hole in the opening period. PLHS made a late push with a 27-point outburst in the final period, but was never able to claw all the way back.

Connor Anderson scored a game-high 27 points in the loss, going 9 of 15 from the floor. He also collected a team-high nine rebounds to go along with three assists. Colton Mallonee was the only other PLHS player to score in double figures, pouring in 10 points. Colton Ketron led the team in assists with four.

The third-place game is slated to start at 2 p.m. Saturday, while the championship will take place at 6:15 p.m.

PLHS (53)

Parker Stone 0-3 4-7 4, Conner Morgison 2-12 0-0 5, Dawson Williams 0-0 0-0 0, Colton Ketron 2-3 0-0 5, Colton Mallonee 4-9 1-2 10, Cole Logan 0-2 0-2 0, Connor Anderson 9-15 8-12 27, Blake Farmer 1-6 0-0 2. Totals: 18-50 13-23 53.

BELOIT (62)

Carson Cox 2-5 3-4 9, Vincent Palen 4-9 11-2 21, Hudson Smith 3-8 4-6 12, Hudson Gray 2-3 2-3 6, Hayden Budke 0-2 0-0 0, Braxten Eilert 1-3 0-1 3, Bryce Mason 2-2 1-1 5, Tate Thompson 1-7 0-2 2, Colin Chandler 2-3 0-0 4. Totals: 17-42 21-29 62.

PLHS 8 10 8 27 — 53

BHS 18 10 10 24 — 62