Kansas High School Basketball - Washburn Rural nips Emporia
February 9, 2016: Topeka, KS 66619 Washburn Rural Blues (Topeka, KS) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Emporia Spartans (Emporia, KS), 46-41 in a league bout.
With the victory, Washburn Rural upgrades its record to 4-8 on the campaign. The Blues travel to Manhattan (Manhattan, KS) to play the Indians in a Centennial bout on Friday, February 12. The Indians come into the bout with a record of 13-2. Manhattan lost 76-69 in their recent league bout against Shawnee Heights (Tecumseh, KS)
Next up, the Spartans play the Topeka Trojans (Topeka, KS) in a Centennial bout, on Friday, February 12. Emporia will attempt to upgrade on its 5-8 season record. The Trojans come into the bout with a 5-9 record after their 74-70 league loss to Seaman (Topeka, KS).