The Lady Patriots got off to a slow start offensively last Tuesday, Feb. 20 on the road, where they faced Central.
For the first time in school history, the West Elk Patriots were represented at the 4-1A Girls State Wrestling tournament. Patriot Senior Kayla Wright battled her way at the state tournament last week in Salina. She went 1-2 at the tournament and concluded her senior sea-son with a 22-9 overall record.
The Eureka Lady Tornadoes finished out the regular season last Monday, Feb. 19, claiming the road victory over the Olpe Eagles, 50-48. Olpe struck first, but Brenna Rucker tied it up quickly converting an offensive board into a putback. The teams continued scoring in alternating fashion. Rucker orchestrated a 5-0 run on her own with a free throw and four points in the paint before Olpe ended the spree with a free throw. With under 20 seconds left in the first quarter, junior Laynie Winfrey weaved her way through the lane, spinning off of her defenders, and scored the basket. Olpe managed to beat the buzzer with a reverse layup to conclude the first 8 minutes of play, Eureka leading 14-11.
West Elk graduate Devin Loudermilk set a new personal and KU school record last weekend as he jumped
On Saturday, Feb. 24, Eureka Cub Scouts Pack 216 held their annual Pinewood Derby. Cars made together by Scouts, with parents, were raced to find the fastest car.
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