The Emporia High basketball teams are back in action Friday night when they travel to Washburn Rural.
The girls game will feature two state-ranked teams. Emporia High is 12-2, 3-1 in Centennial League and is ranked fourth in Class 5A. Washburn Rural is 9-4, 4-0 in Centennial League and is fourth in Class 6A.
Lady Spartan assistant coach Bob Miller says they need to play their game.
Senior Rebecca Snyder says they’re ready for a challenge.
The Emporia High boys and Washburn Rural will be playing a pivotal game. Both teams are 10-4 on the season and 3-1 in the Centennial League. Emporia High and Washburn Rural are in a three-way tie at the top of the Centennial League standings with Junction City.
Emporia High coach Lee Baldwin says they need to be able to finish a game.
Senior Drew Hess says they’re ready to play a game once again.
Game times from Washburn Rural are 6 p.m. for the girls, 7:30 p.m. for the boys. You can listen to the games on 14 KVOE-AM/96.9 FM with coverage beginning around 5:45 p.m.
