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…after getting stumped 55-35 by Raytown South earlier in the season, Park Hill South had a tough task in front of them last Friday night as the two squared off for what would be the outright claim to the conference title. Taking advantage of Raytown South’s early shooting slump, the Panthers built a 25-19 halftime lead on the heels of good free throw shooting and few turnovers. Raytown South would not stay cold for long as they went on a 20-9 run in the third quarter giving them a lead they would not give up.
“They weren’t hitting them early, but 20-9 in the third, that’s the ball game right there,” Park Hill South head coach John Sedler said.
A handful of missed free throws and turnovers, which had gone in the Panthers favor in the first half, did not in the second as Raytown South pulled out the victory 45-42. Anthony Woods led in scoring with 14 points while Payton Meek added 12 points.
“We fought back, had our chances. Missed a couple free throws, and gave them a score on an inbounds play,” Sedler said. “Two pretty good teams here tonight. They had their looks and made them, we had ours and didn’t.”
Park Hill South, 16-7 on the year, now looks to a district semifinal matchup with Park Hill Tuesday night. While South has won the previous two meetings, a situation when both teams are fighting for a chance to continue their season, rivalry games come with added emphasis.
“Playing them at their place, I’m sure it’ll be emotional and exciting,” Sedler said.
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..fell to 6-15 on the year with two tough losses last weekend to St. Joe Central and Lee’s Summit West. Despite going neck and neck with St. Joe Central early in the week, the Trojans only scored five points in the fourth quarter as they fell 54-47. Marcus Cross and Connor Farmer led in scoring with 11 points apiece. Facing one of the top teams in the metro Friday night, Park Hill faced an early deficit, eventually going into halftime down 32-17 before losing 70-48. Farmer and Santos Smiroldo led in scoring with 12 and 14 points respectively.
Park Hill wraps up their regular season this week and looks to a district semifinal matchup against Park Hill South, a team they’ve lost two close games to this season, and a game which is sure to fill the gym at Park Hill where the tournament is being hosted.
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…split their two scheduled games last week to extend their record to 13-10 coming into the last week of the regular season. Park Hill lost a close conference game to Truman 51-48 to begin the week where a 17-4 third quarter gave Truman the lead and the victory. Bethany Sullinger led in scoring with 15 points while Kyleesha Weston added 12 points. The Trojans came back the next night and secured a 42-28 victory on the heels of 18 points from Weston. Park Hill only allowed ten points in the first three quarters combined.
Park Hill will host the district tournament next week as the three seed and will take on St. Joe Central in the semifinals Wednesday evening. A win would give the Trojans a chance to play for the district title Friday night.
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…come into the last week of the season with a 15-8 record after a win and lose last week. A 67-12 thumping of Belton was aided by 12 points apiece from Madeline Homoly and Anna Courtney. South could not overcome an earlier deficit despite only being down 23-22 at the half against Kearney as the Bulldogs pulled away to a 59-46 victory. Mackenzie Stout led the Panthers in scoring with 11 points.
While Park Hill South has the second best overall record going into the district tournament next week, the Panthers were given the fourth seed due to their head to head results against teams in the district. They play Oak Park on Monday in the first round for a right to take on top seeded Staley Wednesday night in the district semifinals.
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