The Manhattan High boys used nine three pointers to build a lead at Washburn Rural Friday night and held on for a 59-56 win, their third in a row.
Jack Wilson scored 21 points, Tate Brown 14 as the Indians withstood a Junior Blues run that briefly allowed the home team to take a lead early in the 4th Quarter.
Indians Head Coach Benji George said after the game his team showed poise after the Washburn Rural rally.
In the girls’ contest, Washburn Rural limited Manhattan to single digit points in each quarter and nearly shut out the Indians in the 3rd in winning a blowout, 64-17.
Both Manhattan teams will host Seaman Tuesday night before ending the regular season Friday against Hayden.
Other scores from Friday (2/18):
BOYS:
- Concordia 53, Wamego 40
- Rock Creek 53, Silver Lake 48
- Riley County 58, Rossville 43
- Frankfort 45, Washington County 13
- Axtell 53, BV Randolph 43
GIRLS:
- Wamego 49, Concordia 19
- Silver Lake 48, Rock Creek 37
- Rossville 35, Riley County 34
- Washington County 40, Frankfort 39
- BV Randolph 36, Axtell 29
