Central Heights was the 50-35 winner over Osawatomie when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Central Heights Vikings were beaten by the Osawatomie Trojans 69-39 on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 340th, while the Trojans are ranked 151st).
Leading Osawatomie to victory were Jasper Sallee and Tucker Fennel. Sallee went 10 for 22 on his way to 27 points along with five rebounds and four steals, while Fennel went 9 of 16 en route to 21 points and six steals. That's the most points Fennel has posted since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Walker Beets, who posted seven points and five steals.
Central Heights' loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Osawatomie, their victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 7-5.
Central Heights has already played their next match, a 70-35 defeat against Anderson County on the 30th. As for Osawatomie, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 67-51 win against West Franklin on the 31st.
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