Newsletter-Early-Week

Bullpup seniors cherish state run

SALINA, Kansas – For a 15th time and an eighth under head coach Kurt Kinnamon, the McPherson High School boys basketball team took home the state title a week and a half ago by defeating Rock Creek 53-44 in the state championship game, but the victory was made possible by a special group of seniors. McPherson’s 15th state title two weekends ago was also its second in as many seasons, as the Bullpups claimed their 14th state title in 2024 with a thrilling 65-59 overtime win over Hugoton.

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Elyria sends seniors out with magical state run

COLBY, Kansas – A total of seven different McPherson County teams made their way to state last week in hopes of bringing home hardware, and one of those teams was Elyria Christian as the Eagles sent their seniors out in style by taking third place at the class 1A Division II state basketball tournament. Led by senior star Ty Romero, Elyria found itself back in the state tournament last week at Colby after dominating South Haven 57-24 in the sub-state championship game.

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