LARNED — In spite of a third-quarter spark that had Larned High School outscore Thomas More Prep Marian 24-10, the Indians had their rally cut short on Tuesday night.
TMP secured the Mid-Central Activities Association victory 69-63.
Larned (3-11) was led by Easton Palmer, who finished with 28 points. He drained seven 3-pointers, including four in the third quarter.
Camryn Bryant added 13 points, and Brayden Smith scored 10.
The Indians host Ellinwood on Tuesday night.
Hoisington 55, Victoria 46
VICTORIA — A 16-4 second quarter followed by a 17-9 third period both in Hoisington’s favor helped the Cardinals hold off a Victoria rally in the final eight minutes.
Hoisington center Cody Stetler scored 31 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for a double-double. He also finished with eight blocks.
Anthony Broeder added 11 points.
Hoisington travels to Ellinwood on Friday night.
Prep basketball schedule
Friday night
Garden City at Great Bend
Hoisington at Ellinwood
La Crosse at Central Plains
Fowler at Macksville
Ness City at Otis-Bison
St. John at Victoria
Burrton at Stafford
TMP Marian beats Indians
Area basketball