Chase County swept Council Grove on the Area Game of the Week Tuesday.
In the boys game, the Bulldogs would outlast the Braves in overtime to pick up a 45-44 win. Chase County would carry a 19-18 lead into the locker room and would lead by as many seven before a three-pointer by Haydn Beeling with three seconds left would tie the game at 38.
In overtime, both teams would trade the lead before a free throw by Chase County senior Hunter Groh and a missed shot by Council Grove junior Brady King would seal the win for the Bulldogs.
Chase County head coach Tanner Smith says his team fought hard for the win.
Chase County was led in scoring by senior Justin Kohlman with 16 points. Council Grove was led by King and freshman Koen (Co-In) Hula (Hoo-Luh) with 10 points each.
Chase County now improves to 5-4 as Council Grove falls to 4-5.
In the girl’s game, despite blowing three double-digit leads the Lady Bulldogs would hold on for a 45-38 win over the Lady Braves.
Despite outscoring Chase County 11-6 in the fourth quarter Council Grove could not overcome the defensive pressure to take the lead.
Chase County head coach Ron Slaymaker says Council Grove is always a tough test.
Senior Maya Eidman led Chase County with 17 points. Council Grove was led by junior Shyanne Allen with 12 points.
With the win, Chase County now improves to 7-2 on the season as Council Grove falls to 4-5.
Area scores:
Northern Heights 51 Mission Valley 47 – girls
Mission Valley 67 Northern Heights 50 – boys
Lyndon 34 West Franklin 22 – girls
West Franklin 43 Lyndon 32 – boys
Osage City 56 Central Heights 38 – girls
Central Heights 59 Osage City 46 – boys
Olpe 71 Burlingame 14 -girls
Burlingame 46 Olpe 39 – boys
Waverly 61 Hartford 34 – girls
Waverly 62 Hartford 59 – boys
Madison 47 Southern Coffey County 42 – girls
Madison 54 Southern Coffey County 46 – boys
Lebo 42 Marais des Cygnes Valley 27 – girls
Lebo 53 Marais des Cygnes Valley 15 – boys
