The Emporia High boys basketball team got back on the winning track with a big 50-45 win at Manhattan Tuesday night.
It was a close game throughout. The biggest lead for the Spartans was by 7 points.
Spartan Coach Beau Welch was pleased with the defensive effort.
Charles Snyder led Emporia High in scoring with 15 points. Kyler McCullough and Jace Stewart added 11 points each. The Emporia High boys are now 6-3 for the season and 3-3 in Centennial League play.
Manhattan won the girls game 54-23. Manhattan used a 12-0 run in the first quarter that gave them a lead they would not give up. Lady Spartan Coach Carolyn Dorsey said they could not match Manhattans physical play.
The Lady Spartans were led in scoring by Gracie Gilpin with 9 points. The Emporia High girls are now 2-7 for the season and 1-5 in Centennial League play.
The Spartans go to Junction City Friday.
Centennial League scores:
Topeka Seaman 66 Junction City 23 – girls
Topeka Seaman 73 Junction City 59 – boys
Topeka High 94 Highland Park 77 – girls
Topeka High 58 Highland Park 48 – boys
Topeka Hayden 48 Topeka West 42 – girls
Topeka Hayden 67 Topeak West 58 – boys
