By Jim Misunasjmisunas@gbtribune.comHAYS — Sharpshooter Morgan Kottas sparked a 10-1 run that rallied the Great Bend girls basketball team past Olathe North 42-36 Thursday in the Gerald Mitchell Hays Shootout.Kottas drilled a 3-pointer for 35-35 tie, and Carly Dreiling gave the Panthers the lead for good with a driving shot for a 37-36 lead with just under two minutes left. The Panthers sealed the Eagles’ fate with five free throws. Carley Brack converted three free throws and Camryn Dunekack added a pair of free throws for a 42-36 margin.The Panthers qualify for Friday’s 6:30 p.m. semifinals at Hays High School against Hays High or Colby.
Great Bend girls beat Olathe North