Wildcats end with a win

Marmaton Valley Junior High ended its season with a 32-28 win over Jayhawk-Linn Thursday. The Wildcats also won the C team game and lost a B team matchup.

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January 13, 2023 - 2:27 PM

Corbin Bowers looks to the hoop to take a shot for Marmaton Valley Junior High Thursday against Jayhawk-Linn. Photo by Halie Luken / MVHS

MORAN — Marmaton Valley Junior High’s boys ended the 2022-23 season on  a high-note, winning a 32-28 thriller over visiting Jayhawk-Linn.

Thomas Allee scored 12 and Kaden McVey nine for the Wildcats, who erased a 17-13 halftime deficit in the second half. Jayhawk-Linn held a 24-23 lead after three quarters, but Marmaton Valley limited the visitors to a pair of field goals over the final quarter to secure the win.

Dagan Barney added six points and Cooper Scharff five for Marmaton Valley.

Jayhawk-Linn prevailed over Marmaton Valley, 16-9, in the B team contest. Lane Lord, Kris McVey, Tucker Sutton and Bryant Uhlrich all had two points for the Wildcats. Truett Blevins added a free throw.

Marmaton Valley prevailed, 8-5, in a two-quarter C team matchup. Blevins scored four, while Hunter Berntsen and Corbin Flowers scored two apiece.

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