Kansas High School Basketball - Perry-Lecompton nips Hiawatha
January 7, 2022: Hiawatha, KS 66434 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Perry-Lecompton Kaws (Perry, KS) and the host Hiawatha Red Hawks (Hiawatha, KS), saw Perry-Lecompton's basketball squad hold off Hiawatha by a count of 68-63.
With the victory, Perry-Lecompton upgrades its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Kaws host Holton (Holton, KS) to play the Wildcats in a Big Seven challenge on Tuesday, January 11. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 4-3. Holton lost 58-51 in their recent non-league challenge against Nemaha Central (Seneca, KS)
Next up, the Red Hawks play the Sabetha Bluejays (Sabetha, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 11. Hiawatha will attempt to upgrade on its 4-3 season record. The Bluejays come into the challenge with a 5-2 record after their 48-36 non-league loss to Royal Valley (Hoyt, KS).