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Basketball enthusiasm is rising in Shawnee County as teams gear up for the sub-state tournament. Local squads like the Central Plains Lady Oilers and Lincoln Knights are set to compete in thrilling matchups. With schedules and brackets now announced, fans are eager to watch their teams strive for victory on the court. Excitement continues as more tournament updates unfold and local heroes chase their dreams in the competition.

Shawnee County High School Teams Gear Up for Sub-State Basketball Tournament

As basketball fever grips Shawnee County, excitement is in the air with the sub-state basketball tournament kicking off this week! Local teams are stepping onto the court with high hopes and dreams of clinching state titles as they compete in thrilling matchups. Let’s dive into what to expect from this week’s action!

Weekly Schedule and Brackets

For fans keeping score at home, the weekly schedule will include updates and final scores, ensuring everyone is in the loop. The sub-state brackets for Class 1A have been unveiled, and the competition is heating up!

Central Plains Lady Oilers Lead the Charge

Starting off strong, the Central Plains Lady Oilers have earned the distinction of being the #2 seed in the Colby Sub-State. Luckily for them, they snagged a bye into the semifinals! The Lady Oilers will await the winner of the anticipated face-off between Stockton and Ness City on March 1 at 7 p.m. in Claflin. What a fantastic opportunity for them to secure a spot in the finals!

The Osborne Lady Bulldogs, holding the #4 seed in the Colby Sub-State, also received a bye to the semifinals. They will take to their home court to host whichever team emerges victorious from the showdown between St. Francis and LaCrosse, also on March 1 at 7 p.m. in Osborne. It’s going to be a nail-biter!

Lincoln Faces Tough Competition

In a closely contested division, the Lincoln Knights are stepping up as the #10 seed in the Centralia Sub-State. They are set to face off against the #7 seed Blue Valley-Randolph on February 24 at 7 p.m.. It promises to be an exciting match as Lincoln aims to pull off an upset!

Class 1A Division II Action

Switching gears to Class 1A Division II, we have the Natoma Wildcats, ranked as the #12 seed in the Tescott Sub-State. They will be up against the #5 seed Axtell, also on February 24 at 7 p.m.. Not far behind, the Victoria Knights will host #10 seed Logan-Palco in another thrilling match on the same day. Buckle up because these games are bound to be action-packed!

More Tournament Highlights

Looking back to Class 1A Division I, the Central Plains stands proud as the #1 seed in the Colby Sub-State and will take on the winner of Ellis vs. Atwood-Rawlins County on March 3 at 7 p.m.. Meanwhile, the Osborne boys have their work cut out for them as they travel as the #12 seed to face the #5 seed LaCrosse on February 25 at 7 p.m. Last but not least, the Lincoln Knights are also in action, hosting the winner of Centralia vs. Blue Valley-Randolph on March 3 at 7 p.m..

The Anticipation Continues

Keeping everyone on their toes, the brackets for Classes 2A and 3A are expected to be released this weekend, adding more excitement to the mix. In local news, the Wabaunsee High School boys team recently scored a commendable victory, defeating Jefferson County North 52-45 in their 2A sub-state quarterfinal game.

Wabaunsee will continue their journey by hosting the 6th seed Esridge-Mission Valley in the semifinals on March 4 at 7 p.m.. With the final games for Classes 2A and 3A slated for March 7 and 8, there’s a lot of action still ahead in the tournament!

So, whether you’re cheering from the bleachers or following along at home, keep your spirits high and your team jerseys on. Let’s rally behind our local heroes as they chase their dreams on the basketball court!

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