Kansas High School Basketball - Bluestem nips West Elk
December 8, 2023: Howard, KS 67349 Bluestem Lions (Leon, KS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host West Elk Patriots (Howard, KS), 33-27 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Bluestem upgrades its record to 2-2 on the season. The Lions host Fredonia (Fredonia, KS) to play the Yellowjackets in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 12. The Yellowjackets go into the bout with a record of 2-2. Fredonia won 44-41 in their recent non-league bout against Belle Plaine (Belle Plaine, KS)
Next up, the Patriots play the Neodesha Blue Streaks (Neodesha, KS) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 12. West Elk will attempt to upgrade on its 2-2 season record. The Blue Streaks go into the bout with a 3-1 record after their 57-52 non-league loss to Olpe (Olpe, KS).