64
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FINAL 2/14
  • Recap
  • Box Score
  • Team Stats
  • Scoretracker
  • Matchup
Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
WRHS
1815161564
JCHS
72023858
Final score provided by T. McElroy.
Blues
Bluejays

Shooting

PtsFGMFGAFG%AFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%2FGM2FGA2FG%
#0 A. Jones146967721333111005683
#1 K. Leonard722100100347522100
#2 K. Ballard122729361425710701333
#3 Z. Wright42210010022100
#5 S. Rowley188126767236781267
#10 J. Hoytal9475757010111004667
#14 B. Schwinn00100010
#23 D. Chooncharoen00100010

Totals

PtsORebDRebRebAstStlBlkTOPF
#0 A. Jones14663123
#1 K. Leonard744423
#2 K. Ballard12444231
#3 Z. Wright41121
#5 S. Rowley1814513152
#10 J. Hoytal9113112
#14 B. Schwinn01
#23 D. Chooncharoen01111

Misc Totals

Ast:TOStl:TOStl:PFBlk:PFTF
#0 A. Jones1.500.500.331
#1 K. Leonard2.00
#2 K. Ballard1.330.672.001
#5 S. Rowley0.200.601.500.50
#10 J. Hoytal3.001.000.50
#23 D. Chooncharoen1.00

Team summary

FG %
WRHS
59
JCHS
FT/G
WRHS
74
JCHS
3pt FG Percentage
WRHS
25
JCHS
Points
WRHS
64
JCHS
Assists
WRHS
16
JCHS
Rebounds
WRHS
23
JCHS
Steals
WRHS
7
JCHS
Blocks
WRHS
1
JCHS
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Shooting

Pts
64
-
FGM
24
-
FGA
41
-
FG%
59
-
AFG%
61
-
3PM
2
-
3PA
8
-
3P%
25
-
FTM
14
-
FTA
19
-
FT%
74
-
2FGM
22
-
2FGA
33
-
2FG%
67
-

Totals

Pts
64
-
OReb
2
-
DReb
21
-
Reb
23
-
Ast
16
-
Stl
7
-
Blk
1
-
TO
14
-
PF
13
-

Misc Totals

Ast:TO
1.14
-
Stl:TO
0.50
-
Stl:PF
0.54
-
Blk:PF
0.08
-
TF
2
-

Kansas High School Basketball - Junction City can't get by Washburn Rural

February 14, 2025: Junction City, KS 66441

The Junction City Bluejays basketball squad (Junction City, KS), was nudged 64-58 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Washburn Rural Blues (Topeka, KS)

With the victory, Washburn Rural advances its record to 12-4 on the year. The Blues travel to Emporia (Emporia, KS) to meet the Spartans in a Centennial battle on Tuesday, February 18. The Spartans enter the battle with a record of 10-6. Emporia lost 51-37 in their recent league battle against Hayden (Topeka, KS)

The Bluejays now own a 10-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Topeka for a Centennial battle on Tuesday, February 18. Junction City will meet a Trojans squad coming off a 73-66 league loss to Manhattan (Manhattan, KS). The Trojans record now stands at 1-15.

Tom McElroyBluejays Reporter
  1. 1st Quarter
  2. Check In

    12 - 3 The scorer has checked in. Washburn Rural 12, Junction City 3
    @ 7:36 PM
  3. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    @ 7:36 PM
  4. 12 - 5

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #1 Deontae Baker makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 12, Junction City 5
    Deontae Baker1 - PG, SG
    @ 7:36 PM
  5. 12 - 5

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Washburn Rural - #14 Brody Schwinn. Washburn Rural 12, Junction City 5
    Brody Schwinn
    @ 7:36 PM
  6. 14 - 5

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #5 Simon Rowley makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 14, Junction City 5
    Simon Rowley
    @ 7:37 PM
  7. 16 - 5

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #10 John Hoytal makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 16, Junction City 5
    John Hoytal
    @ 7:38 PM
  8. 16 - 7

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #5 Javon George makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 16, Junction City 7
    Javon George
    @ 7:39 PM
  9. 18 - 7

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #0 Amare Jones makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 18, Junction City 7
    Amare Jones
    @ 7:39 PM
  10. 2nd Quarter
  11. 18 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    Washburn Rural 18, Junction City 7
    @ 7:40 PM
  12. 18 - 9

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #10 Jatwaan Williams makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 18, Junction City 9
    Jatwaan Williams10 - SG
    @ 7:41 PM
  13. 20 - 9

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #5 Simon Rowley makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 20, Junction City 9
    Simon Rowley
    @ 7:42 PM
  14. 22 - 9

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #5 Simon Rowley makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 22, Junction City 9
    Simon Rowley
    @ 7:43 PM
  15. 22 - 9

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Washburn Rural - #10 John Hoytal. Washburn Rural 22, Junction City 9
    John Hoytal
    @ 7:43 PM
  16. 22 - 10

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #11 Lovell Autry makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 22, Junction City 10
    Lovell Autry11 - PG
    @ 7:44 PM
  17. 22 - 10

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Junction City - #11 Lovell Autry. Washburn Rural 22, Junction City 10
    Lovell Autry11 - PG
    @ 7:44 PM
  18. 24 - 10

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #10 John Hoytal makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 24, Junction City 10
    John Hoytal
    @ 7:45 PM
  19. 26 - 10

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #5 Simon Rowley makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 26, Junction City 10
    Simon Rowley
    @ 7:47 PM
  20. 26 - 12

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #10 Jatwaan Williams makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 26, Junction City 12
    Jatwaan Williams10 - SG
    @ 7:47 PM
  21. 26 - 12

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Washburn Rural - #3 Zach Wright. Washburn Rural 26, Junction City 12
    Zach Wright
    @ 7:47 PM
  22. 26 - 13

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #10 Jatwaan Williams makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 26, Junction City 13
    Jatwaan Williams10 - SG
    @ 7:47 PM
  23. 26 - 13

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Junction City - #3 Santine White. Washburn Rural 26, Junction City 13
    Santine White3 - PG
    @ 7:48 PM
  24. 27 - 13

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #2 Kaden Ballard makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 27, Junction City 13
    Kaden Ballard
    @ 7:48 PM
  25. 29 - 13

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #0 Amare Jones makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 29, Junction City 13
    Amare Jones
    @ 7:49 PM
  26. 29 - 14

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #11 Lovell Autry makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 29, Junction City 14
    Lovell Autry11 - PG
    @ 7:50 PM
  27. 29 - 15

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #11 Lovell Autry makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 29, Junction City 15
    Lovell Autry11 - PG
    @ 7:50 PM
  28. 29 - 17

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #12 Kaleb Jackson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 29, Junction City 17
    Kaleb Jackson
    @ 7:51 PM
  29. 29 - 20

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #2 Jeremias Cruz makes a 3pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 29, Junction City 20
    Jeremias Cruz
    @ 7:52 PM
  30. 31 - 20

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #3 Zach Wright makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 31, Junction City 20
    Zach Wright
    @ 7:52 PM
  31. 33 - 20

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #3 Zach Wright makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 33, Junction City 20
    Zach Wright
    @ 7:53 PM
  32. 33 - 22

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #12 Kaleb Jackson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 33, Junction City 22
    Kaleb Jackson
    @ 7:53 PM
  33. 33 - 22

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Washburn Rural - #1 King Leonard. Washburn Rural 33, Junction City 22
    King Leonard
    @ 7:54 PM
  34. 33 - 25

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #4 Isaiah Handy makes a 3pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 33, Junction City 25
    Isaiah Handy4 - PG
    @ 7:54 PM
  35. 33 - 27

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #5 Javon George makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 33, Junction City 27
    Javon George
    @ 7:55 PM
  36. Halftime
  37. 33 - 27

    Halftime

    Washburn Rural 33, Junction City 27
    We noticed it's halftime, checkout this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    @ 7:55 PM
  38. 3rd Quarter
  39. 33 - 27

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Junction City's ball.
    @ 8:08 PM
  40. 33 - 29

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #10 Jatwaan Williams makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 33, Junction City 29
    Jatwaan Williams10 - SG
    @ 8:08 PM
  41. 33 - 29

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Washburn Rural - #1 King Leonard. Washburn Rural 33, Junction City 29
    King Leonard
    @ 8:08 PM
  42. 33 - 30

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #10 Jatwaan Williams makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 33, Junction City 30
    Jatwaan Williams10 - SG
    @ 8:08 PM
  43. 35 - 30

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #5 Simon Rowley makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 35, Junction City 30
    Simon Rowley
    @ 8:08 PM
  44. 35 - 30

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Junction City - #1 Deontae Baker. Washburn Rural 35, Junction City 30
    Deontae Baker1 - PG, SG
    @ 8:09 PM
  45. 36 - 30

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #5 Simon Rowley makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 36, Junction City 30
    Simon Rowley
    @ 8:09 PM
  46. 36 - 32

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #1 Deontae Baker makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 36, Junction City 32
    Deontae Baker1 - PG, SG
    @ 8:10 PM
  47. 38 - 32

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #1 King Leonard makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 38, Junction City 32
    King Leonard
    @ 8:10 PM
  48. 38 - 32

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Junction City - #5 Javon George. Washburn Rural 38, Junction City 32
    Javon George
    @ 8:10 PM
  49. 39 - 32

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #10 John Hoytal makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 39, Junction City 32
    John Hoytal
    @ 8:11 PM
  50. 39 - 34

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #11 Lovell Autry makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 39, Junction City 34
    Lovell Autry11 - PG
    @ 8:11 PM
  51. 39 - 34

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Washburn Rural - #1 King Leonard. Washburn Rural 39, Junction City 34
    King Leonard
    @ 8:12 PM
  52. 39 - 35

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #11 Lovell Autry makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 39, Junction City 35
    Lovell Autry11 - PG
    @ 8:12 PM
  53. 39 - 35

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Junction City - #11 Lovell Autry. Washburn Rural 39, Junction City 35
    Lovell Autry11 - PG
    @ 8:12 PM
  54. 42 - 35

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #0 Amare Jones makes a 3pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 42, Junction City 35
    Amare Jones
    @ 8:13 PM
  55. 42 - 35

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Washburn Rural - #2 Kaden Ballard. Washburn Rural 42, Junction City 35
    Kaden Ballard
    @ 8:13 PM
  56. 42 - 36

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #11 Lovell Autry makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 42, Junction City 36
    Lovell Autry11 - PG
    @ 8:14 PM
  57. 42 - 37

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #11 Lovell Autry makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 42, Junction City 37
    Lovell Autry11 - PG
    @ 8:14 PM
  58. 42 - 39

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #12 Kaleb Jackson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 42, Junction City 39
    Kaleb Jackson
    @ 8:15 PM
  59. 42 - 41

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #10 Jatwaan Williams makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 42, Junction City 41
    Jatwaan Williams10 - SG
    @ 8:15 PM
  60. 42 - 41

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Washburn Rural - #10 John Hoytal. Washburn Rural 42, Junction City 41
    John Hoytal
    @ 8:16 PM
  61. 42 - 42

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #10 Jatwaan Williams makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 42, Junction City 42
    Jatwaan Williams10 - SG
    @ 8:16 PM
  62. 42 - 43

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #10 Jatwaan Williams makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 42, Junction City 43
    Jatwaan Williams10 - SG
    @ 8:17 PM
  63. 42 - 43

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Junction City. Washburn Rural 42, Junction City 43
    @ 8:17 PM
  64. 42 - 43

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Junction City - #4 Isaiah Handy. Washburn Rural 42, Junction City 43
    Isaiah Handy4 - PG
    @ 8:18 PM
  65. 42 - 43

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Washburn Rural - #0 Amare Jones. Washburn Rural 42, Junction City 43
    Amare Jones
    @ 8:19 PM
  66. 42 - 44

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #11 Lovell Autry makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 42, Junction City 44
    Lovell Autry11 - PG
    @ 8:19 PM
  67. 42 - 45

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #11 Lovell Autry makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 42, Junction City 45
    Lovell Autry11 - PG
    @ 8:19 PM
  68. 42 - 45

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Junction City - #1 Deontae Baker. Washburn Rural 42, Junction City 45
    Deontae Baker1 - PG, SG
    @ 8:20 PM
  69. 43 - 45

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #1 King Leonard makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 43, Junction City 45
    King Leonard
    @ 8:20 PM
  70. 44 - 45

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #1 King Leonard makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 44, Junction City 45
    King Leonard
    @ 8:21 PM
  71. 44 - 48

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #2 Jeremias Cruz makes a 3pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 44, Junction City 48
    Jeremias Cruz
    @ 8:21 PM
  72. 44 - 50

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #2 Jeremias Cruz makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 44, Junction City 50
    Jeremias Cruz
    @ 8:22 PM
  73. 44 - 50

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Junction City - #12 Kaleb Jackson. Washburn Rural 44, Junction City 50
    Kaleb Jackson
    @ 8:22 PM
  74. 45 - 50

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #1 King Leonard makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 45, Junction City 50
    King Leonard
    @ 8:23 PM
  75. 47 - 50

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #5 Simon Rowley makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 47, Junction City 50
    Simon Rowley
    @ 8:24 PM
  76. 47 - 50

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Washburn Rural - #0 Amare Jones. Washburn Rural 47, Junction City 50
    Amare Jones
    @ 8:24 PM
  77. 49 - 50

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #1 King Leonard makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 49, Junction City 50
    King Leonard
    @ 8:25 PM
  78. 4th Quarter
  79. 49 - 50

    End of 3rd Quarter

    Washburn Rural 49, Junction City 50
    @ 8:25 PM
  80. 51 - 50

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #5 Simon Rowley makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 51, Junction City 50
    Simon Rowley
    @ 8:27 PM
  81. 53 - 50

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #5 Simon Rowley makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 53, Junction City 50
    Simon Rowley
    @ 8:27 PM
  82. 55 - 50

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #0 Amare Jones makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 55, Junction City 50
    Amare Jones
    @ 8:28 PM
  83. 55 - 50

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Washburn Rural - #0 Amare Jones. Washburn Rural 55, Junction City 50
    Amare Jones
    @ 8:28 PM
  84. 55 - 51

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #5 Javon George makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 55, Junction City 51
    Javon George
    @ 8:29 PM
  85. 57 - 51

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #2 Kaden Ballard makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 57, Junction City 51
    Kaden Ballard
    @ 8:31 PM
  86. 57 - 51

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Washburn Rural. Washburn Rural 57, Junction City 51
    @ 8:32 PM
  87. 57 - 53

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #1 Deontae Baker makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 57, Junction City 53
    Deontae Baker1 - PG, SG
    @ 8:35 PM
  88. 57 - 53

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Junction City - #11 Lovell Autry. Washburn Rural 57, Junction City 53
    Lovell Autry11 - PG
    @ 8:36 PM
  89. 58 - 53

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #1 King Leonard makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 58, Junction City 53
    King Leonard
    @ 8:36 PM
  90. 58 - 53

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Junction City - #11 Lovell Autry. Washburn Rural 58, Junction City 53
    Lovell Autry11 - PG
    @ 8:37 PM
  91. 58 - 53

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Junction City - #4 Isaiah Handy. Washburn Rural 58, Junction City 53
    Isaiah Handy4 - PG
    @ 8:39 PM
  92. 58 - 53

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Junction City - #2 Jeremias Cruz. Washburn Rural 58, Junction City 53
    Jeremias Cruz
    @ 8:39 PM
  93. 59 - 53

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #2 Kaden Ballard makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 59, Junction City 53
    Kaden Ballard
    @ 8:39 PM
  94. 60 - 53

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #2 Kaden Ballard makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 60, Junction City 53
    Kaden Ballard
    @ 8:40 PM
  95. 60 - 53

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Washburn Rural. Washburn Rural 60, Junction City 53
    @ 8:40 PM
  96. 60 - 53

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Washburn Rural - #5 Simon Rowley. Washburn Rural 60, Junction City 53
    Simon Rowley
    @ 8:42 PM
  97. 60 - 55

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #2 Jeremias Cruz makes a 2pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 60, Junction City 55
    Jeremias Cruz
    @ 8:43 PM
  98. 60 - 55

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Junction City. Washburn Rural 60, Junction City 55
    @ 8:43 PM
  99. 60 - 58

    Score Alert

    Junction City - #12 Kaleb Jackson makes a 3pt Field Goal. Washburn Rural 60, Junction City 58
    Kaleb Jackson
    @ 8:44 PM
  100. 60 - 58

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Junction City - #11 Lovell Autry. Washburn Rural 60, Junction City 58
    Lovell Autry11 - PG
    @ 8:45 PM
  101. 61 - 58

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #2 Kaden Ballard makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 61, Junction City 58
    Kaden Ballard
    @ 8:46 PM
  102. 62 - 58

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #2 Kaden Ballard makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 62, Junction City 58
    Kaden Ballard
    @ 8:46 PM
  103. 62 - 58

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Junction City - #10 Jatwaan Williams. Washburn Rural 62, Junction City 58
    Jatwaan Williams10 - SG
    @ 8:47 PM
  104. 63 - 58

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #2 Kaden Ballard makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 63, Junction City 58
    Kaden Ballard
    @ 8:47 PM
  105. 63 - 58

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Junction City - #10 Jatwaan Williams. Washburn Rural 63, Junction City 58
    Jatwaan Williams10 - SG
    @ 8:48 PM
  106. 64 - 58

    Score Alert

    Washburn Rural - #5 Simon Rowley makes a Free Throw. Washburn Rural 64, Junction City 58
    Simon Rowley
    @ 8:49 PM
  107. Final
  108. 64 - 58

    End of Game

    Washburn Rural 64, Junction City 58
    @ 8:49 PM

Scoretracker Scorers

Tom McElroyBluejays Reporter

WRHS @ Junction City Basketball Game Info

Fri., Feb. 14, 2025 @ 7:30p
The Junction City (KS) varsity basketball team lost Friday's home conference game against Washburn Rural (Topeka, KS) by a score of 64-58.

Player stats

Points/G
WRHS
JCHS
--
Rebounds/G
WRHS
JCHS
--
Assists/G
WRHS
JCHS
--
Steals/G
WRHS
JCHS
--
Blocks/G
WRHS
JCHS
--

Matchup history

5956
6458
5449

Team comparison

Points/G
59.3
-
Rebounds/G
28.0
-
Assists/G
16.8
-
Steals/G
6.9
-
Blocks/G
2.0
-

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
Washburn Rural
15.615.114.414.1-59.4
Junction City
13.312.415.114.811.060.4

Season recap

Overall record
18-5
14-8
League
10-0
6-4
Non-League
2-2
6-1
Head to Head
3-0
0-3
Home
8-2
4-3
Away
7-1
7-3
Neutral
3-2
3-2
Playoff
2-1
1-1
In-State
14-4
14-8
Out-of-State
4-1
0-0
Win %
.783
.636
District %
1.000
.600
PF
1,367
1,328
PA
1,170
1,162
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Common opponents

2 - 0
0 - 2
2 - 0
2 - 0
2 - 0
2 - 0
2 - 0
3 - 0
0 - 1
0 - 1

Rankings

KS
Division 6A
CANCEL
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