Tag: Kshsaa Boys Basketball State Tournament

The Axtell Eagles defeated the Cunningham Wildcats 57-39 in the 1A DII Boys High School Basketball State Championship, showcasing strong offense and defense. Brandon Schmelzle led Axtell with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Cunningham struggled offensively, shooting only 22.8%, which contributed to their first loss of the season.

The Axtell Eagles defeated the Dighton Hornets 57-51 in a thrilling 1A Division II State Quarterfinal, showcasing 11 ties and lead changes. Brandon Schmelzle led Axtell with 15 points. Axtell’s rebounding and second-chance points were key, setting up a championship clash against the undefeated Cunningham Wildcats.

In a thrilling overtime showdown, the Central Plains Oilers edged out the Frankfort Wildcats 54-44 at the United Wireless Arena on March 13, 2025. While the Wildcats started strong, the Oilers surged in the second quarter and maintained their advantage in overtime, with Brodie Crites leading with 23 points.

The Axtell Eagles triumphed over the Hutchinson-Central Christian Cougars with a 66-46 win in the 1A Division II State Tournament. Led by Logan Sandmann's double-double, Axtell asserted control throughout, showcasing strong rebounding. Central Christian struggled offensively and concluded their season, while Axtell advances to face Dighton in the semifinals.

Elyria Christian Eagles triumphed 62-57 over the Hanover Wildcats in the first round of the 2025 1A Division II State Basketball Tournament. Ty Romero starred with 36 points, while the Eagles secured the win with strong second-half shooting and a dominant bench. Hanover's season ends despite a valiant effort from Braylon Meyn.

KNDY provides comprehensive coverage of the state basketball tournament with live broadcasts on KNDY-FM 95.5 and KNDY-AM 1570/FM 94.1. Key matchups include Linn girls against South Haven, Hanover girls versus Sharon Springs, and Hanover boys playing Elyria Christian. All games are also streamed on kndyradio.com and mobile apps.

The upcoming basketball tournaments feature various matchups for both boys and girls across multiple divisions, taking place on March 12 and 13. Key highlights include undefeated teams like Cunningham (boys) and Little River (girls) aiming for victory, while top seeds compete against lower-ranked teams in their brackets.

By Brent Maycock - KSHSAA Covered CENTRALIA Coach: Nick Evans Record: 15-8 Sub-state results: beat Marais des Cygnes Valley, 84-20; beat Troy, 40-36;...

By Brent Maycock - KSHSAA Covered AXTELL Coach: Jason Tynon Record: 20-4 Sub-state results: beat Linn, 66-36; beat Hanover, 56-52 Quarterfinal game: vs. Bucklin...