The Emporia High girls basketball team led from the beginning on the way to a 50-29 win over Topeka Hayden Monday night.
Gracie Gilpin and Allie Baker led the offense scoring 14 points each. Both made 4 three-point shots as the Lady Spartans connected on 11 threes.
Emporia High Coach Carolyn Dorsey said she was glad to see the offense but it was the defense that made the difference.
The Emporia High girls are now 13-6 for the season 10-4 in the Centennial League and have wrapped up 3rd place in the league. They close out the regular season Friday at home against Topeka Seaman.
The Emporia High boys play at Topeka Hayden Tuesday night.
Spartan Coach Beau Welch says the big key to winning this game will to be strong in the 4th quarter.
Senior Cameron Corum says need to stick together.
Varsity tip-off is set for 7:30p. The game will be broadcast on MIX 104.9.
Area High School Basketball scores Monday:
Chase County 43 Northern Heights 35 – boys
Lyndon 51 Hartford 29 – girls
Riley County 62 Mission Valley 43 – girls
Riley County 60 Mission Valley 49 – boys
Burlington 53 Council Grove 47 – girls
Burlington 59 Council Grove 38 – boys
Tuesday schedule:
Lebo at Osage City
Northern Heights at West Franklin
Colony Crest at Madison
Marais des Cygnes Valley at Lyndon.
Central Heights at Waverly
