The Manhattan High boys basketball team moved to 3-1 on the season with a 60-44 win over Hays last night, as Jack Wilson led three players in double figures with 20 points. Coach Benji George says his team’s defensive effort made the offense better.
Aaron Newcomer scored 14, Collins Elumogo 12 in the win for the Indians.
The Manhattan girls saw Hays hit nine three pointers en route to a 56-47 decision. Destiny Yates scored 16 and Avery Larson 15 for the Tribe, who fell to 1-3.
Both Manhattan teams visit Dodge City Friday night on Newsradio KMAN.
In other boys games in the area:
Abilene 60, Rock Creek 33
Sabetha 55, Wamego 37
Concordia 45, Riley County 31
Manhattan CHIEF 68, Frankfort 25
Axtell 74, Flint Hills Christian 8
St. James Academy 67, Washburn Rural 62
Topeka 61, St. Mary’s Academy 48
Topeka West 74, Seaman 62
In girls games:
Wamego 50, Sabetha 27
Rock Creek 52, Abilene 29
Axtell 31, Flint Hills Christian 25
Frankfort 59, Manhattan CHIEF 15
Seaman 60, Topeka West 26