The Manhattan High Girls basketball team used a big second half to pull away from Great Bend on the road, winning 51-33 to improve to 7-2 overall.
Manhattan led 11-5 after one quarter and 23-18 at halftime. MHS outscored the Panthers in the second half 28-15.
Caroline Ballard led all scorers with 19 points. Amara Ehie finished with eight points and Kylie James dropped seven in the win for the Indians.
Lauren Welsch led Great Bend with 16 points.
The MHS girls will return to action on Friday night at home against Emporia. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 on Friday night from the MHS gym. The Manhattan high boys will open the McPherson tourney on Thursday against Mill Valley, scheduled to tip at 4:45.
