WASHINGTON COUNTY – High school basketball fever is hitting North Central Kansas as the Twin Valley League (TVL) Tournament officially tips off this Saturday. Teams from across the region are descending on Washington County for a week of high-stakes competition, concluding with championship hardware on January 24.
Opening Round Matchups
The action begins Saturday morning with a slate of play-in games. While the top three seeds enjoy a first-round bye, the following teams will battle to keep their trophy hopes alive:
Girls’ Bracket:
- 10:00 AM: (7) Clifton-Clyde vs. (10) Washington County
- 10:00 AM: (8) Blue Valley vs. (9) Frankfort
- 1:00 PM: (6) Axtell vs. (11) Onaga
Boys’ Bracket:
- 11:30 AM: (7) Centralia vs. (10) Onaga
- 11:30 AM: (8) Frankfort vs. (9) Washington County
- 1:00 PM: (6) Blue Valley vs. (11) Valley Heights
The Road to the Finals
The heavy hitters enter the fray on Monday, January 19. Top-seeded Hanover, Linn, and Valley Heights (Girls) and Hanover, Axtell, and Doniphan West (Boys) will face off against Saturday’s victors starting at 3:15 PM.
The tournament schedule intensifies later in the week:
- Thursday: Boys’ Semifinals at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM.
- Friday: Girls’ Semifinals at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM.
- Championship Saturday (Jan 24): Consolation rounds begin at 10:00 AM, followed by the Boys’ Championship at 4:00 PM and the Girls’ Championship at 5:30 PM.
How to Follow the Action
For fans who can’t make it to the gym, KNDY-FM 95.5 will provide extensive live coverage.
- Radio: Tune in to FM 95.5 starting Monday at 3:15 PM.
- Streaming: Live video will be available via a partnership with BVTV.
- Digital: Full brackets and updated scores can be found at KNDYradio.com.
