The Paul Terry Classic is back for a second consecutive year for the Emporia High basketball teams.
Emporia High swept the tournament championships in 2022 and look to defend their titles this weekend beginning with their first games Thursday at White Auditorium.
The Emporia High girls take on Wichita Trinity in their first game.
Coach Carolyn Dorsey says the Lady Spartans have to set the tempo.
Senior Emeil Bennett says the Lady Spartans are ready to defend their tournament championship.
Meanwhile, the Emporia High boys will look for their second win of the season by taking on Spring Hill.
Coach Lee Baldwin says there are several things the Spartans must do to start the tournament on a high note.
Junior Jash Rios says the Spartans could do some different things along with what they did successfully against Ottawa.
Girls tip at 6 p.m. boys to follow at 7:30 p.m. We’ll have the games on KVOE with pregame coverage beginning at 5:40 p.m.
All games at White Auditorium
Thursday’s games
3 p.m. Hayden vs. Spring Hill (girls)
4:30 p.m. Hayden vs. Wichita Trinity (boys)
6 p.m. Emporia vs. Wichita Trinity (girls)
7:30 p.m. Emporia vs. Spring Hill (boys)
Friday’s games
3 p.m. Spring Hill vs. Wichita Trinity (girls)
4:30 p.m. Spring Hill vs. Wichita Trinity (boys)
6 p.m. Emporia vs. Hayden (girls)
7:30 p.m. Emporia vs. Hayden (boys)
Saturday’s games
10 a.m. Hayden vs. Wichita Trinity (girls)
11:30 a.m. Hayden vs. Spring Hill (boys)
1 p.m. Emporia vs. Spring Hill (girls)
2:30 p.m. Emporia vs. Spring Hill (boys)