Washburn Rural triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Amare Jones

By Team Reports Feb 15, 2024, 9:36am

Recap: Washburn Rural Blues vs. Topeka Trojans

The Washburn Rural Blues won the last time they faced the Topeka Trojans, and things went their way on Tuesday too. Washburn Rural came out on top against Topeka by a score of 61-48. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Washburn Rural.

It was another big night for Amare Jones, who almost dropped a double-double on 21 points and nine rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points he has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of John Hoytal, who scored 16 points along with five rebounds.

Washburn Rural has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 9-9 record this season. As for Topeka, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-13.

Washburn Rural will take on Manhattan at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Washburn Rural focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up nine on Tuesday. As for Topeka, they will head out on the road to face off against Hayden at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Topeka is facing Hayden at the right time seeing as Hayden is stuck on a 14-game losing streak.

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