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A furious comeback by Cair Paravel Latin fell short Tuesday night in a Kaw Valley Conference battle against Bishop Seabury, with the Lions falling at home, 69-62.
Cair Paravel Latin senior Simon Everhart (1) led the Lions with 21 points in Tuesday's 69-62 loss to Bishop Seabury. [Photo by Jan Pabitzky/Special to TSN]
A cold second quarter found the Lions trailing 34-21 at the half and the Seahawks stretched their lead to 55-38 to start the fourth period.
The Lions, led by junior Jace Pavlik, came roaring back. Pavlik fired in 14 points in the fourth period as the Lions ramped up fullcourt pressure and rattled the visiting Seahawks.
The Lions shaved the deficit to 65-59 and nearly made it a one-possession game when a 3-point attempt by Cair Paravel senior Simon Everhart rattled out with just under two minutes remaining.
Bishop Seabury made just enough of its free throws to hold off the home team down the stretch.
“We had a lid on the cup for a little bit,” Cair Paravel coach Chip Kueffer said. “There were some things that we could have done to help ourselves out. But all in all, that’s basketball. It’s a game of runs. So, you’ve got to be able to take ‘em on the chin and punch back.”
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Topeka High junior diver Jaxon Cowdin doesn't lose often in his specialty and will never get used to that feeling but the Trojan standout will use Tuesday's loss in the Topeka High Invitational as motivation as he faces the biggest meets of the year, beginning with Thursday's city championhips.
Jaxon Cowdin, Topeka High
Cowdin, the reigning city and Centennial League diving champ, posted an 11-dive score of 346.70 points on Tuesday at the Capitol Federal Natatorium, finishing second to Lawrence Free State's Isaiah Wilkins, who won with 431.35 points.
"Obviously I'm never fine with being beat, but I can definitely give respect to the dude that beat me,'' said Cowdin, who finished 10th in Class 6A as a sophomore. "I can definitely understand that.''
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GIRLS
Tuesday
HAYDEN vs. JACKSON HEIGHTS
At Hiawatha Invitational
Hayden (8-1) is scheduled to open its bid in the Hiawatha Invitational with an 4 p.m. Tuesday first-round game against Jackson
Senior Lauren Sandstrom (5) has averaged 23.3 points over its last three games for 8-1 Hayden entering the Hiawatha Invitational. [File photo/TSN]
Heights. The Wildcats, No. 2 ranked in Class 3A by the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association, are coming off a 55-29 non-league win over Shawnee Heights. Senior Lauren Sandstrom scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for the Wildcats against Heights while junior Norma Greco added 14 points. Hayden will play Marysville at 7 p.m. on Thursday while all place games will be played on Saturday, capped by the championship game at 4:30 p.m.
Senior Brooklyn Horgan (1), sophomore Rylee Dick (12) and 8-1 Rossville will compete in the Jefferson County North Invitational this week. [File photo/TSN]
ROSSVILLE vs. ATCHISON COUNTY
At Jefferson County North Invitational
Rossville (8-1) will face Atchison County in a 7:30 p.m. first-round game Tuesday night in the Jefferson County North Invitational. The Bulldawgs, ranked No. 4 in Class 3A by the KBCA, played a Mid-East League game on Friday night, rolling to a 72-37 win over St. Marys. Rossville had five players crack double figures against the Bears, led by freshman Nora Burdiek with 17 points. Sophomore Rylee Dick scored 13 points while senior Kinsey Perine added 12 points, junior Shyanne Haehn 11 and senior Emma Mitchell 10 points. The Rossville-Atchison County winner will advance to a 6 p.m. semifinal on Friday to face the winner of the first-round game between Oskaloosa and Perry-Lecompton. All place games will be played on Saturday, capped by the championship game at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
WASHBURN RURAL vs. LAWRENCE
At Capital City Classic at Seaman
Washburn Rural (6-2) will open the 2024 Capital City Classic at 3 p.m. Thursday with a first-round game against Lawrence (5-4). The Junior Blues will be playing for the first time in 15 days when they face the Lions, with Rural idle since a 56-26 home Centennial
Senior Zoe Canfield scored 17 points with three 3-pointers in Washburn Rural's 56-26 win over Topeka High on Jan. 10. [Photo by Doug Walker/Special to TSN]
League win over Topeka High. Senior Zoe Canfield scored 17 points with three 3-pointers against the Trojans while freshman Maddie
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Jack Donovan
JACK DONOVAN, Rossville
A 5-foot-11 sophomore guard, scored a total of 58 points with 10 3-pointers in Rossville's three tournament wins, helping lead the Bulldawgs to the tournament championship in the Oskaloosa Invitational. Donovan capped his big week with a 28-point performance in Saturday's 57-37 win over Perry-Lecompton in the championship game. Donovan hit four 3-pointers against the Kaws and went 6 of 6 at the free throw line. An all-tournament pick, Donovan scored 19 points in a 71-38 win over Oskaloosa and had 11 points in a 57-38 semifinal win over Jefferson County North.
McKinley Kruger
McKINLEY KRUGER, Silver Lake
Kruger, a 5-foot-6 senior guard, was named the Most Valuable Player in the Burlington Invitational after helping lead top-ranked (Class 3A) and undefeated Silver Lake to the tournament championship. Kruger scored 17 points in a 69-17 first-round win over Sabetha, scored 21 points in a 66-26 semifinal victory over Independence and had 16 points in the Eagles' 64-46 championship-game win over Ottawa.
Imani McGlory
IMANI McGLORY, Topeka West
A 5-foot-6 sophomore guard, McGlory scored a career-high 29 points while connecting on seven 3-pointers in Topeka West's 55-36 home United Kansas Conference win over Leavenworth Friday night, helping the Chargers improve to 4-5 overall and 3-5 in the UKC. McGlory also hit three 3-pointers in limited time in the junior varsity game, giving her 10 treys on the night.
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Rossville's boys basketball team completed its run to the Oskaloosa Invitational championship with a decisive 57-37 victory over Perry-Lecompton in Saturday's title game.
Rossville's boys basketball team poses for a team picture on Saturday after winning the tournament championship in the Oskaloosa Invitational. [Rossville Athletics]
Imroving to 7-4 on the season, sophomore Jack Donovan had a monster 28-point performance for the Bulldawgs, scoring 28 points with four 3-pointers and a 6 of 6 performance at the free throw line.
Rossville also got 16 points from junior Kameron Bonura.
Rossville led by just a point (14-13) at the end of the opening quarter but used a 16-6 second quarter to take control, leading 30-19 at the half.
The Bulldawgs boosted their lead to 45-30 at the start of the fourth quarter and cruised the rest of the way.
Sophomore Jack Donovan (3) and Tayson Horak (12) were named to the Oskaloosa Invitational All-Tournament Team. [Rossville Athletics]
Donovan and junior Tayson Horak were named to the all-tournament team for the Bulldawgs.
Silver Lake's girls basketball team poses for a team picture after winning the tournament championship in the Burlington Invitational. [Silver Lake basketball]
Top-ranked Silver Lake girls top Ottawa for Burlington championship
Silver Lake's girls, top-ranked in Class 3A by the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association, claimed the tournament championship in the Burlington Invitational with a 64-46 romp past Ottawa.
