By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post

The Southeast of Saline basketball teams will each be in search of bounce-back wins after falling to Beloit on Tuesday, and will have an excellent opportunity to do just that against a pair of struggling Republic County squads.

Girls Game: SE of Saline (10-5, 4-2) vs. Republic Co (0-15, 0-5)

The Lady Trojans will square off with a Lady Buffalo team still in search of their first win of the season in a weather-rescheduled Thursday tilt.

Despite Republic County’s season-long struggles, Southeast is not overlooking the Buffs and will be ready for a battle on Thursday night.

“They’re going to be a tough winless team,” SES head coach Shauna Smith said. “Their record might indicate that they’re not going to be a challenge but they have some kids who can score and we can’t look past them. Our league is pretty darn good, we have to be ready every single night.”

Tip-off for the first game of this two-game set is scheduled for 6:00 at Southeast of Saline High School.

Boys Game: SE of Saline (7-8, 1-5) vs. Republic Co (1-14, 0-5)

Things haven’t gone much better for Republic County on the boy’s side, as the Buffaloes come into this contest looking for their first win since December 2nd.

With that in mind, the Trojans will keep most of their focus within for this matchup, as they look for even more improvement on the offensive end.

“I thought we took good shots against Beloit but at the end of the day you have to make your buckets, I’m hoping we’ll be able to move the ball around well enough to get good shots, see some go down, and build some momentum off of that.”

The boy’s game will follow the girls’ at approximately 7:30 PM.

Broadcast Information - Radio: KINA (910 AM/107.5 FM) - Live Stream: Salina Post (Link Below)

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post<figure>
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 </figure>The Southeast of Saline basketball teams will each be in search of bounce-back wins after falling to Beloit on Tuesday, and will have an excellent opportunity to do just that against a pair of struggling Republic County squads.Girls Game: SE of Saline (10-5, 4-2) vs. Republic Co (0-15, 0-5)The Lady Trojans will square off with a Lady Buffalo team still in search of their first win of the season in a weather-rescheduled Thursday tilt.Despite Republic County’s season-long struggles, Southeast is not overlooking the Buffs and will be ready for a battle on Thursday night.“They’re going to be a tough winless team,” SES head coach Shauna Smith said. “Their record might indicate that they’re not going to be a challenge but they have some kids who can score and we can’t look past them. Our league is pretty darn good, we have to be ready every single night.”Tip-off for the first game of this two-game set is scheduled for 6:00 at Southeast of Saline High School.Boys Game: SE of Saline (7-8, 1-5) vs. Republic Co (1-14, 0-5)Things haven’t gone much better for Republic County on the boy’s side, as the Buffaloes come into this contest looking for their first win since December 2nd.With that in mind, the Trojans will keep most of their focus within for this matchup, as they look for even more improvement on the offensive end.“I thought we took good shots against Beloit but at the end of the day you have to make your buckets, I’m hoping we’ll be able to move the ball around well enough to get good shots, see some go down, and build some momentum off of that.”The boy’s game will follow the girls’ at approximately 7:30 PM.Broadcast Information - Radio: KINA (910 AM/107.5 FM) - Live Stream: Salina Post (Link Below)<figure>
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Southeast Returns Home to Battle Buffaloes

The Southeast of Saline basketball teams each dropped a road contest with Beloit on Tuesday as the rival Trojans increase their foothold on the league standings.

Girls Game: Beloit 45, SE of Saline 37

On the girl’s side, Southeast put together a valiant comeback bid, holding Beloit to just two made field goals in the fourth quarter, but put themselves behind the eight ball after falling behind 15-2 at the end of the first.

“Second chance points were something we talked about,” SES head coach Shauna Smith said. “We knew we needed to box out and rebound and that put us in a hole we couldn’t get out of.”

Beloit had three different players in double figures led by Peyton Remus (16), Addison Budke (12), and Cassandra Thompson (10).

On the other side of the matchup, Southeast forced more turnovers (14), than they surrendered (8), but struggled to match pace, with an 11-point performance from Lexi Jacobson and nine apiece from Maddie Harris and Aba Pearson contributing all but eight of the team’s points.

With this result, Beloit tightens its grip on first place in the NCAA (7-1), while SES slides to third (4-2).

Boys Game: #1 Beloit 45, SE of Saline 28

Similar to the girl’s game, a slow start for the boys doomed the Trojans, who found themselves trailing by double digits at the end of the first quarter.

“I thought we did what we needed to do defensively,” SES head coach Bryson Flax said. “We weren’t perfect but when you hold them to 45 you expect to have a chance. It felt like we got blown out because of our inability to score the basketball, we weren’t able to deliver passes to guys in positions to score and we have to be tougher in that aspect.”

Southeast got their offense rolling in the second half but by then the damage had been done as Beloit pulled away to complete the sweep.

Bryce Beisner led the way for Beloit with 19 points while SES was led in scoring by Gannnon Jacobson (12).

With this result, Beloit moves to 8-0 in league play with just two league games remaining while Southeast slides to 1-5.

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post<figure>
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 </figure>The Southeast of Saline basketball teams each dropped a road contest with Beloit on Tuesday as the rival Trojans increase their foothold on the league standings.Girls Game: Beloit 45, SE of Saline 37On the girl’s side, Southeast put together a valiant comeback bid, holding Beloit to just two made field goals in the fourth quarter, but put themselves behind the eight ball after falling behind 15-2 at the end of the first.“Second chance points were something we talked about,” SES head coach Shauna Smith said. “We knew we needed to box out and rebound and that put us in a hole we couldn’t get out of.”Beloit had three different players in double figures led by Peyton Remus (16), Addison Budke (12), and Cassandra Thompson (10).On the other side of the matchup, Southeast forced more turnovers (14), than they surrendered (8), but struggled to match pace, with an 11-point performance from Lexi Jacobson and nine apiece from Maddie Harris and Aba Pearson contributing all but eight of the team’s points.With this result, Beloit tightens its grip on first place in the NCAA (7-1), while SES slides to third (4-2).Boys Game: #1 Beloit 45, SE of Saline 28Similar to the girl’s game, a slow start for the boys doomed the Trojans, who found themselves trailing by double digits at the end of the first quarter.“I thought we did what we needed to do defensively,” SES head coach Bryson Flax said. “We weren’t perfect but when you hold them to 45 you expect to have a chance. It felt like we got blown out because of our inability to score the basketball, we weren’t able to deliver passes to guys in positions to score and we have to be tougher in that aspect.”Southeast got their offense rolling in the second half but by then the damage had been done as Beloit pulled away to complete the sweep.Bryce Beisner led the way for Beloit with 19 points while SES was led in scoring by Gannnon Jacobson (12).With this result, Beloit moves to 8-0 in league play with just two league games remaining while Southeast slides to 1-5.

Southeast Swept by Beloit on the Road

Following a sweep of Chapman on Friday, the Southeast of Saline basketball teams will open a jam-packed week on Tuesday, when they travel to Beloit for round two of this year’s Trojan War.

Girls Game: SE of Saline (10-4, 4-1) at Beloit (12-4, 6-1)

Southeast will enter this contest looking to make up some ground on Beloit in the league, and to avenge a 46-36 loss at home back in December.

“We’ve gotten better about moving the ball around and using the clock to our advantage to get good shots,” SES head coach Shauna Smith said. “When you watch the film they’ve improved a lot as well.”

To split this year’s Trojan War on the girl’s side, Southeast will have to rise to the challenge presented by Beloit on the inside, where the Trojans in orange have given opponents fits this season.

“Beloit has a lot of size,” Smith said. “They start three kids who are 5-10 or bigger and they play over the top of you so we have to limit second-chance points and control what we can control.”

Tip-off for the first game of this doubleheader is scheduled for 6:00 at Beloit High School.

Boys Game: SE of Saline (7-7, 1-4) at #1 Beloit (15-1, 7-0)

The boy’s team will have their hands full as well, as the Trojans travel to take on the top-ranked team in Class 3A without so much as a league loss on their resume.

Southeast played well the first time these two met back in December, falling in a 44-40 battle and giving Beloit all they could handle.

“That was probably one of the better games we’ve played this year on the defensive end,” SES head coach Bryson Flax said. “We were tough, we were physical, but we really struggled to score. Since then we’ve shown flashes of that defensive effort and we’ve shown the ability to score at a better rate but we haven’t done it consistently. We’re trying to find that consistency and over the last two games we’ve been as close as we have all year.”

Just like in their first meeting, Southeast will need to have an answer for the dynamic duo of Bryce Beisner and Quinn Eilert, who have torched opposing defenses all season long.

The boys’ game will follow the girl’s at approximately 7:30 tonight.

Broadcast Information - Radio: KINA (910 AM/107.5 FM) - Video: Salina Post (link below) - Pregame: 5:45 pm

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post<figure>
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 </figure>Following a sweep of Chapman on Friday, the Southeast of Saline basketball teams will open a jam-packed week on Tuesday, when they travel to Beloit for round two of this year’s Trojan War.Girls Game: SE of Saline (10-4, 4-1) at Beloit (12-4, 6-1)Southeast will enter this contest looking to make up some ground on Beloit in the league, and to avenge a 46-36 loss at home back in December.“We’ve gotten better about moving the ball around and using the clock to our advantage to get good shots,” SES head coach Shauna Smith said. “When you watch the film they’ve improved a lot as well.”To split this year’s Trojan War on the girl’s side, Southeast will have to rise to the challenge presented by Beloit on the inside, where the Trojans in orange have given opponents fits this season.“Beloit has a lot of size,” Smith said. “They start three kids who are 5-10 or bigger and they play over the top of you so we have to limit second-chance points and control what we can control.”Tip-off for the first game of this doubleheader is scheduled for 6:00 at Beloit High School.Boys Game: SE of Saline (7-7, 1-4) at #1 Beloit (15-1, 7-0)The boy’s team will have their hands full as well, as the Trojans travel to take on the top-ranked team in Class 3A without so much as a league loss on their resume.Southeast played well the first time these two met back in December, falling in a 44-40 battle and giving Beloit all they could handle.“That was probably one of the better games we’ve played this year on the defensive end,” SES head coach Bryson Flax said. “We were tough, we were physical, but we really struggled to score. Since then we’ve shown flashes of that defensive effort and we’ve shown the ability to score at a better rate but we haven’t done it consistently. We’re trying to find that consistency and over the last two games we’ve been as close as we have all year.”Just like in their first meeting, Southeast will need to have an answer for the dynamic duo of Bryce Beisner and Quinn Eilert, who have torched opposing defenses all season long.The boys’ game will follow the girl’s at approximately 7:30 tonight.Broadcast Information - Radio: KINA (910 AM/107.5 FM) - Video: Salina Post (link below) - Pregame: 5:45 pm<figure>
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Trojans Travel to Beloit for Round Two of Trojan War

By LESLIE MANNING The Spotlight A presentation titled Putting Science Behind the Tradition will be free to the public at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 in the Southeast of Saline Theatre, 5056 E. K-4 Highway.

According to Jason West, CEO of Hyatt Life Sciences and son of Dr. Gene Zaid, back in 2005 his father returned to Jerusalem to visit his father, and was reintroduced to a plant that grows wild in the Middle East. The plant, Arum Palaestinum, or commonly called Solomon’s Lilly, is a Calla Lilly with deep purple colored flowers.&nbsp;

“They use this plant a lot for medicinal purposes,”&nbsp;West said.&nbsp;“They chop it up and brew it as a tea. This thing has been in use in that part of the world for as long as anybody can remember.”

Dr. Zaid received his bachelors in chemistry for Kansas Wesleyan University and a masters in chemical engineering from Wichita State University. He started Genzada Pharmaceuticals, analyzing the plant, breaking it down into its molecular components. He then started extracting the specific molecules he thought was causing this plant to work.&nbsp;

In addition, Dr. Zaid started making the tea, and sharing it with friends and neighbors in Sterling.&nbsp;

“We started doing a lot of our research by creating the tea,”&nbsp;West said.&nbsp;“Pretty soon, there were folks around town in Sterling with breast cancer or prostate cancer who would call up and request some tea. This thing started to snowball and we were pushing out about 40 gallons of tea a week. It finally dawned on us that there was a real desire for this product to be commercially available.”

Dr. Zaid started Hyatt Life Sciences in 2016, after taking the plant through testing and sending the results to the FDA. As a supplement, the products offered by Hyatt Life Sciences are not FDA approved, however, when Dr. Zaid did not receive any word that the product was bad, he went live in 2018.

“From our standpoint as a company, because the product is not tested clinically for cancer or other illnesses, we can’t market the product as medicine,”&nbsp;West said.&nbsp;“At these events, we simply talk about our research and what we are doing specifically on the drug side of the business.”

Other speakers during the event will include Karen Eck, Dee and Vaughn Juhnke, Dr. Jeff Gust and Dan Schweizer. These speakers will share their testimony of using the supplement while treating a cancer diagnosis.&nbsp;

The town hall style presentation is coordinated by Kelsey Loader.

“Three years ago, after my dad finished his treatment for prostate cancer, my best friend’s father-in-law mentioned Afaya Plus to my mom,”&nbsp;Loader said.&nbsp;“Thanksgiving 2022, my sister was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer. My mom remembered the information she received about Afaya Plus by Hyatt Life Science.”

Loader’s sister, Kendra Ryser, will be present during the town hall style presentation, and will share her experience with Afaya Plus. According to Loader, her sister’s PET scan in January 2023 showed cancer in her liver, lungs and lymph nodes. Two weeks before her sister started chemotherapy treatments, a trip was made to Hutchinson to consult with Dr. Gene Zaid at Hyatt Life Science.&nbsp;

“Kendra immediately started on their supplements for cancer, and started her chemo as scheduled,”&nbsp;Loader said.&nbsp;“My sister’s PET scan in April showed no cancer in her lungs or lymph nodes and the cancer in her liver had greatly decreased.”

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 </figure>By LESLIE MANNING The Spotlight A presentation titled Putting Science Behind the Tradition will be free to the public at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 in the Southeast of Saline Theatre, 5056 E. K-4 Highway.According to Jason West, CEO of Hyatt Life Sciences and son of Dr. Gene Zaid, back in 2005 his father returned to Jerusalem to visit his father, and was reintroduced to a plant that grows wild in the Middle East. The plant, Arum Palaestinum, or commonly called Solomon’s Lilly, is a Calla Lilly with deep purple colored flowers.&nbsp;“They use this plant a lot for medicinal purposes,”&nbsp;West said.&nbsp;“They chop it up and brew it as a tea. This thing has been in use in that part of the world for as long as anybody can remember.”Dr. Zaid received his bachelors in chemistry for Kansas Wesleyan University and a masters in chemical engineering from Wichita State University. He started Genzada Pharmaceuticals, analyzing the plant, breaking it down into its molecular components. He then started extracting the specific molecules he thought was causing this plant to work.&nbsp;In addition, Dr. Zaid started making the tea, and sharing it with friends and neighbors in Sterling.&nbsp;“We started doing a lot of our research by creating the tea,”&nbsp;West said.&nbsp;“Pretty soon, there were folks around town in Sterling with breast cancer or prostate cancer who would call up and request some tea. This thing started to snowball and we were pushing out about 40 gallons of tea a week. It finally dawned on us that there was a real desire for this product to be commercially available.”Dr. Zaid started Hyatt Life Sciences in 2016, after taking the plant through testing and sending the results to the FDA. As a supplement, the products offered by Hyatt Life Sciences are not FDA approved, however, when Dr. Zaid did not receive any word that the product was bad, he went live in 2018.“From our standpoint as a company, because the product is not tested clinically for cancer or other illnesses, we can’t market the product as medicine,”&nbsp;West said.&nbsp;“At these events, we simply talk about our research and what we are doing specifically on the drug side of the business.”Other speakers during the event will include Karen Eck, Dee and Vaughn Juhnke, Dr. Jeff Gust and Dan Schweizer. These speakers will share their testimony of using the supplement while treating a cancer diagnosis.&nbsp;The town hall style presentation is coordinated by Kelsey Loader.“Three years ago, after my dad finished his treatment for prostate cancer, my best friend’s father-in-law mentioned Afaya Plus to my mom,”&nbsp;Loader said.&nbsp;“Thanksgiving 2022, my sister was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer. My mom remembered the information she received about Afaya Plus by Hyatt Life Science.”Loader’s sister, Kendra Ryser, will be present during the town hall style presentation, and will share her experience with Afaya Plus. According to Loader, her sister’s PET scan in January 2023 showed cancer in her liver, lungs and lymph nodes. Two weeks before her sister started chemotherapy treatments, a trip was made to Hutchinson to consult with Dr. Gene Zaid at Hyatt Life Science.&nbsp;“Kendra immediately started on their supplements for cancer, and started her chemo as scheduled,”&nbsp;Loader said.&nbsp;“My sister’s PET scan in April showed no cancer in her lungs or lymph nodes and the cancer in her liver had greatly decreased.”

‘Putting Science Behind the Tradition,’ health presentation at SES theatre on Thursday 

Rex J. Peck September 6, 1932 ~ February 1, 2024

Rex J. Peck, 91, of Salina, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 1st, 2024, surrounded by his five daughters.

He was born on September 6th, 1932, to Elizabeth (Bulleigh) and Oscar Peck in Hunter, Oklahoma. Married to the love of his life, Jareta Peck, in Huntsville, AR on June 29th, 1953. Rex is now reunited with his maker and his beautiful wife of 70 years, Jareta, who passed just a few months earlier in October 2023.

Rex (aka Ajax) spent his career as an Over the Road driver for more than 37 years, with most of his time spent working for Graves Truck Line (ANR Truck line). He was a member of the million-mile club, driving more than one million miles while employed with Graves. After retiring in 1990, he continued his driving career as a bus driver for Southeast of Saline, OCCK and Salina Charter, which later sold to Village Tours.

Rex had a love of visiting with friends and family, he never knew a stranger. His most treasured reoccurring trip was the infamous Clarke Sanders Baseball trips, which he drove for more than 10 summers. He had a passion for golfing, especially with his brothers and his son-in-laws. Although he drove for a profession, he never got tired of road-tripping with his family for vacation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rex and Jareta made every attempt to attend as many activities as they could for their five daughters, 12 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren, as time and health allowed them to.

Last year, Rex became a resident of the Holiday Resort Health &amp; Rehab of Salina, as well as Interim Healthcare. On behalf of the family, a special thank you to both agencies for the kindness, loving care and friendship so freely given to our father, grandfather, and great grandfather. His family also extends gratitude to the iHop team who gave him and Jareta so much love and joy over the years, they loved their iHop family!

He is survived by his daughters, Pam (Garry) Ring of Salina, KS, Debbie Monroe of Salina, KS, Julie (Matt) Griffiths of Solomon, KS, Lori (Erik) Hulse of Norman, OK, Marci Gawith of Salina, KS; grandchildren, Gayla (Lukas) Crane, Andrew (Shawna) Monroe, Scott (Jessica) Vinduska, Kyle (Melissa) Norlin, Randi Hulse, Nate (Katie) Hulse, Patric (Samantha) Mailau, Jenna Mailau, Kori (Dominic) Powell, Asi Mailau, Bradley Gawith, and Emilee Gawith; 19 great grandchildren; brother, Monty (Frances) Peck of Derby, KS and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Elizabeth; his loving wife of 70 years, Jareta Peck; son, Roger Peck; brothers, Fletcher Reed, Dean Peck, and Robert Peck; sister in-law, Donna Reed; son in-law, Greg Vinduska; and beloved dog, CoCo.

Memorial Services are being held, Thursday, February 8th at 11:00am at Roselawn Memorial Heights Chapel with inurnment in the Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Luncheon will follow in the Roselawn Friendship Room. Donations can be made to the family in care of Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services, 1920 E. Crawford Salina, KS 67401.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services. Online condolences may be sent to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.roselawnsalina.com">www.roselawnsalina.com</a>.

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 </figure>Rex J. Peck September 6, 1932 ~ February 1, 2024Rex J. Peck, 91, of Salina, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 1st, 2024, surrounded by his five daughters.He was born on September 6th, 1932, to Elizabeth (Bulleigh) and Oscar Peck in Hunter, Oklahoma. Married to the love of his life, Jareta Peck, in Huntsville, AR on June 29th, 1953. Rex is now reunited with his maker and his beautiful wife of 70 years, Jareta, who passed just a few months earlier in October 2023.Rex (aka Ajax) spent his career as an Over the Road driver for more than 37 years, with most of his time spent working for Graves Truck Line (ANR Truck line). He was a member of the million-mile club, driving more than one million miles while employed with Graves. After retiring in 1990, he continued his driving career as a bus driver for Southeast of Saline, OCCK and Salina Charter, which later sold to Village Tours.Rex had a love of visiting with friends and family, he never knew a stranger. His most treasured reoccurring trip was the infamous Clarke Sanders Baseball trips, which he drove for more than 10 summers. He had a passion for golfing, especially with his brothers and his son-in-laws. Although he drove for a profession, he never got tired of road-tripping with his family for vacation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rex and Jareta made every attempt to attend as many activities as they could for their five daughters, 12 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren, as time and health allowed them to.Last year, Rex became a resident of the Holiday Resort Health &amp; Rehab of Salina, as well as Interim Healthcare. On behalf of the family, a special thank you to both agencies for the kindness, loving care and friendship so freely given to our father, grandfather, and great grandfather. His family also extends gratitude to the iHop team who gave him and Jareta so much love and joy over the years, they loved their iHop family!He is survived by his daughters, Pam (Garry) Ring of Salina, KS, Debbie Monroe of Salina, KS, Julie (Matt) Griffiths of Solomon, KS, Lori (Erik) Hulse of Norman, OK, Marci Gawith of Salina, KS; grandchildren, Gayla (Lukas) Crane, Andrew (Shawna) Monroe, Scott (Jessica) Vinduska, Kyle (Melissa) Norlin, Randi Hulse, Nate (Katie) Hulse, Patric (Samantha) Mailau, Jenna Mailau, Kori (Dominic) Powell, Asi Mailau, Bradley Gawith, and Emilee Gawith; 19 great grandchildren; brother, Monty (Frances) Peck of Derby, KS and many nieces and nephews.Preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Elizabeth; his loving wife of 70 years, Jareta Peck; son, Roger Peck; brothers, Fletcher Reed, Dean Peck, and Robert Peck; sister in-law, Donna Reed; son in-law, Greg Vinduska; and beloved dog, CoCo.Memorial Services are being held, Thursday, February 8th at 11:00am at Roselawn Memorial Heights Chapel with inurnment in the Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Luncheon will follow in the Roselawn Friendship Room. Donations can be made to the family in care of Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services, 1920 E. Crawford Salina, KS 67401.Arrangements have been entrusted to Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services. Online condolences may be sent to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.roselawnsalina.com">www.roselawnsalina.com</a>.

Rex J. Peck

Lois Mae Elliott September 25, 1930 - February 3, 2024

Lois Mae Elliott, 93, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024. She was born in Salina, Kansas on September 25, 1930 to Edgar and Bertha (Armstrong) Prosise. Her father, Edgar, passed away when she was young and her mother remarried Ben Johnson, who adopted her.

She graduated from Salina High School in 1948.

On October 15, 1950, Lois married Byron J. Elliott. To that union, were born Elaine Elliott and Galen Elliott. They were married 50 years when he passed away.

Lois was a homemaker, worked as a cook at Southeast of Saline, and worked at several different post offices. She liked gardening with Byron. She volunteered at the hospital and was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary, where she played bingo on Wednesday nights. She also liked to play pitch and bridge with her friends. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing and reading. She was very proud of her 5 grandsons and enjoyed watching them in sports and going to their music programs. She enjoyed watching KU Basketball and the Kansas City Royals.

Survivors include her children, Elaine Rego (Ernie) and Galen Elliott (Bonnie); grandchildren, Jason Elliott, Brian Elliott, Warren Elliott (Robin), Edward Rego (Paige); great grandchildren, Theodore and Aurora Elliott, Briley, Jayston, Kaydence, Aiden, Liam, Kaylona, and Draven Rego; several step great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Bertha Johnson; her husband, Byron Elliott; sister, Marilyn Graves; and grandson, Eric Rego.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Friday, February 9th at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina. Family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 10th at Assaria Lutheran Church in Assaria, Kansas with Pastor Dean Apel officiating. Burial will follow at Assaria Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Assaria Lutheran Church or Shriners Hospitals for Children, in care of the funeral home.

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 </figure>Lois Mae Elliott September 25, 1930 - February 3, 2024Lois Mae Elliott, 93, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024. She was born in Salina, Kansas on September 25, 1930 to Edgar and Bertha (Armstrong) Prosise. Her father, Edgar, passed away when she was young and her mother remarried Ben Johnson, who adopted her.She graduated from Salina High School in 1948.On October 15, 1950, Lois married Byron J. Elliott. To that union, were born Elaine Elliott and Galen Elliott. They were married 50 years when he passed away.Lois was a homemaker, worked as a cook at Southeast of Saline, and worked at several different post offices. She liked gardening with Byron. She volunteered at the hospital and was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary, where she played bingo on Wednesday nights. She also liked to play pitch and bridge with her friends. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing and reading. She was very proud of her 5 grandsons and enjoyed watching them in sports and going to their music programs. She enjoyed watching KU Basketball and the Kansas City Royals.Survivors include her children, Elaine Rego (Ernie) and Galen Elliott (Bonnie); grandchildren, Jason Elliott, Brian Elliott, Warren Elliott (Robin), Edward Rego (Paige); great grandchildren, Theodore and Aurora Elliott, Briley, Jayston, Kaydence, Aiden, Liam, Kaylona, and Draven Rego; several step great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.She is preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Bertha Johnson; her husband, Byron Elliott; sister, Marilyn Graves; and grandson, Eric Rego.Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Friday, February 9th at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina. Family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmThe Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 10th at Assaria Lutheran Church in Assaria, Kansas with Pastor Dean Apel officiating. Burial will follow at Assaria Lutheran Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the Assaria Lutheran Church or Shriners Hospitals for Children, in care of the funeral home.READ MORE: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/28ee9989-31bb-4fbd-9f38-bac12ff3fb6b">🎙King in the Community: Mitch Robinson, Salina Economic Development</a>

Lois M. Elliott

After dropping both of their games at Sacred Heart on Tuesday, the Southeast of Saline basketball teams bounced back in fine fashion, defending their home floor in a sweep of Chapman.&nbsp;

Girls Game: SE of Saline 44, Chapman 31

On the girl’s side, it was the Lady Trojan defense that once again allowed Southeast to take the early lead and pull away late, holding Chapman to just six first-quarter points.

With this win, the Lady Trojans improve to 10-4 on the year while the Lady Irish fall to 5-9.

Southeast also found their footing offensively as six different Lady Trojans entered the scoring column, led by Maddie Harris who finished with 15 points.

“I thought we did a good job of keeping our composure tonight,” SES head coach Shauna Smith said. “We played well defensively for a whole game but we needed to get our offense going and I thought we did a good job of that tonight.”

Chapman battled but struggled to handle the Southeast pressure as the Lady Irish turned the ball over 22 times.

The Lady Irish were led in scoring by Kiera Jones (12), Adelyn Kirkpatrick (8), and Elyssa Frieze (8).

Boys Game: SE of Saline 59, Chapman 44

Much like on the girl’s side, the Southeast boys jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, holding Chapman at arm's length for the majority of the game.

With the win, the Trojans improve to 7-7 while the Irish slide to the same mark.

Prior to their most recent defeat at the hands of Beloit, Chapman had scored 60 or more points in a six-game stretch, crossing the 70 threshold in four of those games.

“I thought we did a really good job defensively,” SES head coach Bryson Flax said. “That started with having different bodies on Gruver to frustrate him and force him to rush some things. It was a good team defensive effort and you have to be happy when you hold a team with an offense like that to 44 points.”

15 turnovers proved to be too many for the Irish, who still got solid nights out of Weston Langvardt (13), Kelan Gruver (11), and CJ Holm (11).

Meanwhile, on the Southeast side, it was another Owen Bailey masterclass, with 21 points including seven free throws and without the aid of a single three.

Southeast of Saline will travel to Beloit to resume league play next Tuesday while Chapman returns home to host Wamego.

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 </figure>After dropping both of their games at Sacred Heart on Tuesday, the Southeast of Saline basketball teams bounced back in fine fashion, defending their home floor in a sweep of Chapman.&nbsp;Girls Game: SE of Saline 44, Chapman 31On the girl’s side, it was the Lady Trojan defense that once again allowed Southeast to take the early lead and pull away late, holding Chapman to just six first-quarter points.With this win, the Lady Trojans improve to 10-4 on the year while the Lady Irish fall to 5-9.Southeast also found their footing offensively as six different Lady Trojans entered the scoring column, led by Maddie Harris who finished with 15 points.“I thought we did a good job of keeping our composure tonight,” SES head coach Shauna Smith said. “We played well defensively for a whole game but we needed to get our offense going and I thought we did a good job of that tonight.”Chapman battled but struggled to handle the Southeast pressure as the Lady Irish turned the ball over 22 times.The Lady Irish were led in scoring by Kiera Jones (12), Adelyn Kirkpatrick (8), and Elyssa Frieze (8).Boys Game: SE of Saline 59, Chapman 44Much like on the girl’s side, the Southeast boys jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, holding Chapman at arm's length for the majority of the game.With the win, the Trojans improve to 7-7 while the Irish slide to the same mark.Prior to their most recent defeat at the hands of Beloit, Chapman had scored 60 or more points in a six-game stretch, crossing the 70 threshold in four of those games.Southeast held them to 44.“I thought we did a really good job defensively,” SES head coach Bryson Flax said. “That started with having different bodies on Gruver to frustrate him and force him to rush some things. It was a good team defensive effort and you have to be happy when you hold a team with an offense like that to 44 points.”15 turnovers proved to be too many for the Irish, who still got solid nights out of Weston Langvardt (13), Kelan Gruver (11), and CJ Holm (11).Meanwhile, on the Southeast side, it was another Owen Bailey masterclass, with 21 points including seven free throws and without the aid of a single three.Southeast of Saline will travel to Beloit to resume league play next Tuesday while Chapman returns home to host Wamego.

Trojans Defend Home Court in Clean Sweep of Chapman

After being swept in Salina to start their week, the Southeast of Saline basketball teams will return to Gypsum on Friday night to battle the Irish and Lady Irish of Chapman.

Girls Game: SE of Saline (9-4) vs. Chapman (5-8)

While the Lady Trojans have owned this series recently, winning each of the last four matchups, Chapman has drawn closer and closer with each passing game, falling by just one in a 43-42 battle last time around.

Each team has been playing good basketball as of late, but both will enter this contest fresh off a stumble, as Southeast fell to Sacred Heart on Tuesday while Chapman dropped their meeting with Beloit.

While the Lady Irish come in at 5-8, Chapman has been playing its best basketball as of late, winning three in a row prior to their Tusday loss to Beloit.

“Chapman is really long, quick, and athletic, and teams like that can really hurt us,” SES head coach Shauna Smith said. “We’re going to have to take care of the ball and be smarter passers tonight.”

In order to avoid starting a losing streak for the first time all season, Southeast will need to stay aggressive on offense, and not fall in love with the jump shot the way they have in recent weeks.

“We still need to attack the rim more and do a better job of getting to the line and getting people in foul trouble,” Smith said. “We’ll need to rebound at a high level and offensively we’ll have to find a way around those long arms.”

Tip-off between the Lady Trojans and Irish is set for 6:00 in Gypsum.

Boys Game: SE of Saline (9-4) vs. Chapman (7-6)

Much like on the girl’s side, the Trojans have handled their business in each of their last four meetings with the Irish, most recently in a 66-42 affair last season.

Both teams have undergone serious change since then, however, and this will be one of the best Chapman squads Southeast has faced, entering with a winning record and having won four of their last six.

“Chapman is a little more skilled through the board offensively,” SES head coach Bryson Flax said. “In years past they haven’t had as many kids who can create but now they have a lot more kids capable of offensive production.”

The Irish have done most of their damage on offense, led by all-conference star Kelan Gruver, who has been a handful for opposing defenses all year.

“They’ve been over 70 points four times this year and they’ve been over 60 another 3-4 times, we’ll be challenged defensively to contain them. They play with good pace, they don’t try to do too much and the Gruver kid can really score it. He’s added the element of going to the rim and we’ll have to do a good job on him.”

The boy’s game is scheduled to follow the girls with tip-off set for approximately 7:30.

Broadcast Information - Location: SE of Saline HS - Radio: KINA (910 AM/107.FM) - Stream: Link Below

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 </figure>After being swept in Salina to start their week, the Southeast of Saline basketball teams will return to Gypsum on Friday night to battle the Irish and Lady Irish of Chapman.Girls Game: SE of Saline (9-4) vs. Chapman (5-8)While the Lady Trojans have owned this series recently, winning each of the last four matchups, Chapman has drawn closer and closer with each passing game, falling by just one in a 43-42 battle last time around.Each team has been playing good basketball as of late, but both will enter this contest fresh off a stumble, as Southeast fell to Sacred Heart on Tuesday while Chapman dropped their meeting with Beloit.While the Lady Irish come in at 5-8, Chapman has been playing its best basketball as of late, winning three in a row prior to their Tusday loss to Beloit.“Chapman is really long, quick, and athletic, and teams like that can really hurt us,” SES head coach Shauna Smith said. “We’re going to have to take care of the ball and be smarter passers tonight.”In order to avoid starting a losing streak for the first time all season, Southeast will need to stay aggressive on offense, and not fall in love with the jump shot the way they have in recent weeks.“We still need to attack the rim more and do a better job of getting to the line and getting people in foul trouble,” Smith said. “We’ll need to rebound at a high level and offensively we’ll have to find a way around those long arms.”Tip-off between the Lady Trojans and Irish is set for 6:00 in Gypsum.Boys Game: SE of Saline (9-4) vs. Chapman (7-6)Much like on the girl’s side, the Trojans have handled their business in each of their last four meetings with the Irish, most recently in a 66-42 affair last season.Both teams have undergone serious change since then, however, and this will be one of the best Chapman squads Southeast has faced, entering with a winning record and having won four of their last six.“Chapman is a little more skilled through the board offensively,” SES head coach Bryson Flax said. “In years past they haven’t had as many kids who can create but now they have a lot more kids capable of offensive production.”The Irish have done most of their damage on offense, led by all-conference star Kelan Gruver, who has been a handful for opposing defenses all year.“They’ve been over 70 points four times this year and they’ve been over 60 another 3-4 times, we’ll be challenged defensively to contain them. They play with good pace, they don’t try to do too much and the Gruver kid can really score it. He’s added the element of going to the rim and we’ll have to do a good job on him.”The boy’s game is scheduled to follow the girls with tip-off set for approximately 7:30.Broadcast Information - Location: SE of Saline HS - Radio: KINA (910 AM/107.FM) - Stream: Link Below<figure>
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Trojans Return to Gypsum to Challenge Chapman

On Tuesday night, the Sacred Heart Knights and Lady Knight defended their home floor, sweeping the rival Trojans of Southeast of Saline in a pair of tight matchups.

Girls Game: Sacred Heart 37, SE of Saline 31

On the girl’s side, the Lady Knights got some much-anticipated revenge over Southeast of Saline, defeating the Lady Trojans for the first time since the 2019-20 season.

With this win, Sacred Heart moves to 8-6 overall and 2-3 in league play while Southeast slides to 9-4 and 4-1.

The Lady Knights came flying out of the gates, forcing turnovers at will, and held a 14-3 lead at the end of the first quarter.

From there, Southeast battled back, trailing by just two at the half and leading by two after three, but slow shooting allowed Sacred Heart to pull away down the stretch and close out their victory.

The Lady Knights were led in scoring by Avery Eshelman (10), Katie Weiss (9), and Skylar Douglas (8) while the Lady Trojans got ten points out of Aba Pearson.

Boys Game: #6 Sacred Heart 55, SE of Saline 51

On the boy’s side, this game was a dogfight through the final minutes, but Sacred Heart was able to maintain control and put the game away at the line to continue their impressive run.

With the win, the Knights move to 12-1 overall and 4-1 in league play while Southeast falls to 6-7 and 1-4.

The Trojans delivered the first punch of this battle, knocking down three quick triples to put themselves ahead 9-2, but the Knights quickly rattled off 11 unanswered to erase the deficit.

Sacred Heart led by ten at the intermission and extended that lead to twelve after three, but Southeast steadily got themselves back in the game by attacking the basket and earning trips to the stripe.

The Trojans would cut the deficit to as few as two on three separate occasions down the stretch but couldn’t even the ledger as the 6th-ranked Knights pulled away in the closing seconds.

Despite being swept by their biggest rival, Connor Caselman posted a new career high, even with Gannon Jacobson with 14 points, while Sacred Heart got big performances out of Michael Matteucci, Jett Samuelson, Max Ehrlich, and Jason Marrs.

Sacred Heart will travel to Ellsworth for their third game in as many days on Wednesday while Southeast returns to Gypsum to square off with Chapman on Friday.

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post<figure>
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 </figure>On Tuesday night, the Sacred Heart Knights and Lady Knight defended their home floor, sweeping the rival Trojans of Southeast of Saline in a pair of tight matchups.Girls Game: Sacred Heart 37, SE of Saline 31On the girl’s side, the Lady Knights got some much-anticipated revenge over Southeast of Saline, defeating the Lady Trojans for the first time since the 2019-20 season.With this win, Sacred Heart moves to 8-6 overall and 2-3 in league play while Southeast slides to 9-4 and 4-1.The Lady Knights came flying out of the gates, forcing turnovers at will, and held a 14-3 lead at the end of the first quarter.From there, Southeast battled back, trailing by just two at the half and leading by two after three, but slow shooting allowed Sacred Heart to pull away down the stretch and close out their victory.The Lady Knights were led in scoring by Avery Eshelman (10), Katie Weiss (9), and Skylar Douglas (8) while the Lady Trojans got ten points out of Aba Pearson.Boys Game: #6 Sacred Heart 55, SE of Saline 51On the boy’s side, this game was a dogfight through the final minutes, but Sacred Heart was able to maintain control and put the game away at the line to continue their impressive run.With the win, the Knights move to 12-1 overall and 4-1 in league play while Southeast falls to 6-7 and 1-4.The Trojans delivered the first punch of this battle, knocking down three quick triples to put themselves ahead 9-2, but the Knights quickly rattled off 11 unanswered to erase the deficit.Sacred Heart led by ten at the intermission and extended that lead to twelve after three, but Southeast steadily got themselves back in the game by attacking the basket and earning trips to the stripe.The Trojans would cut the deficit to as few as two on three separate occasions down the stretch but couldn’t even the ledger as the 6th-ranked Knights pulled away in the closing seconds.Despite being swept by their biggest rival, Connor Caselman posted a new career high, even with Gannon Jacobson with 14 points, while Sacred Heart got big performances out of Michael Matteucci, Jett Samuelson, Max Ehrlich, and Jason Marrs.Sacred Heart will travel to Ellsworth for their third game in as many days on Wednesday while Southeast returns to Gypsum to square off with Chapman on Friday.

Sacred Heart Sweeps Southeast in Salina

Tonight, one of the biggest rivalries in the NCAA takes center stage as Southeast of Saline travels to Salina for round two of their battles with Sacred Heart.

Girls Game: SE of Saline (9-3, 4-0) at Sacred Heart (7-6, 1-3)

With the exception of a brief stumble at Sterling, the Lady Trojans have been rolling, winning six of their last seven games and remaining the only team in the NCAA without a league loss in their ledger.

The last time these two met, Sacred Heart was able to muddy the waters and slow the Lady Trojans down, but fell in a low-scoring 35-25 affair.

“Defensively I liked the things that we did,” Lady Knight head coach Carl Hines said. “Usually if we hold someone to 35 points we'll be on the right side of it, but that wasn't the case down there in December.”

While Sacred Heart looks to once again slow the likes of Maddie Harris and Brielle Ptacek down, the Lady Trojans will be focused on improving their offense, coming off their only other win in which they were held to under 40 points.

“We need to continue to get better offensively,” SES head coach Shauna Smith said. “We’ve had too many slow quarters throughout the year and tonight we need to keep the pressure on. They have some good size on the inside and they always have kids who can score so you have to account for everyone on the floor.”

The girl’s game is set to begin at 6:00 on the campus of Sacred Heart High School.

Boys Game: #6 Sacred Heart (11-1, 3-1) vs. SE of Saline (6-6, 1-3)

On the boy’s side, it’s the Knights who have been the aggressors, bouncing back from their first and only loss at the hands of Beloit to throttle Hutch-Trinity and Republic County in their last two games.

While the pendulum of this highly-anticipated series swung purple in each of the last two years, Sacred Heart will be eager to sweep the Trojans for the first time since the 2020-21 campaign and continue cementing themselves among the upper echelon of Class 2A.

This is our rivalry game, It's fun, it's a great atmosphere, and our kids enjoy it,” Sacred Heart head coach Brian Gormley said. “We're expecting a hard-fought ballgame here, and I hope our kids continue to do the little things well because Southeast will push us and make sure we're on top of our game. You know you don't want to lose one at home to your rival.”

In order to stave off the sweep and get their first win over a ranked foe this year, Southeast will have to put together one of its best 32-minute efforts and get the Knight’s out of their comfort zone.

“We didn’t handle pressure very well in that first game and we handed them some points in transition,” SES head coach Bryson Flax said. “Offensively they share the ball so well and that allows them to get easy lanes to the basket, defensively they’re just really solid, they communicate well, they rebound well and they’re a tough matchup for a lot of teams.”

The boy’s game will follow the girls at approximately 7:30 this evening in Salina.

- Location: Sacred Heart High School - Radio: KINA (910 AM/107.5 FM) - SES Stream: Link Below - SH Stream: Link Below

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 </figure>Tonight, one of the biggest rivalries in the NCAA takes center stage as Southeast of Saline travels to Salina for round two of their battles with Sacred Heart.Girls Game: SE of Saline (9-3, 4-0) at Sacred Heart (7-6, 1-3)With the exception of a brief stumble at Sterling, the Lady Trojans have been rolling, winning six of their last seven games and remaining the only team in the NCAA without a league loss in their ledger.The last time these two met, Sacred Heart was able to muddy the waters and slow the Lady Trojans down, but fell in a low-scoring 35-25 affair.“Defensively I liked the things that we did,” Lady Knight head coach Carl Hines said. “Usually if we hold someone to 35 points we'll be on the right side of it, but that wasn't the case down there in December.”While Sacred Heart looks to once again slow the likes of Maddie Harris and Brielle Ptacek down, the Lady Trojans will be focused on improving their offense, coming off their only other win in which they were held to under 40 points.“We need to continue to get better offensively,” SES head coach Shauna Smith said. “We’ve had too many slow quarters throughout the year and tonight we need to keep the pressure on. They have some good size on the inside and they always have kids who can score so you have to account for everyone on the floor.”The girl’s game is set to begin at 6:00 on the campus of Sacred Heart High School.Boys Game: #6 Sacred Heart (11-1, 3-1) vs. SE of Saline (6-6, 1-3)On the boy’s side, it’s the Knights who have been the aggressors, bouncing back from their first and only loss at the hands of Beloit to throttle Hutch-Trinity and Republic County in their last two games.While the pendulum of this highly-anticipated series swung purple in each of the last two years, Sacred Heart will be eager to sweep the Trojans for the first time since the 2020-21 campaign and continue cementing themselves among the upper echelon of Class 2A.This is our rivalry game, It's fun, it's a great atmosphere, and our kids enjoy it,” Sacred Heart head coach Brian Gormley said. “We're expecting a hard-fought ballgame here, and I hope our kids continue to do the little things well because Southeast will push us and make sure we're on top of our game. You know you don't want to lose one at home to your rival.”In order to stave off the sweep and get their first win over a ranked foe this year, Southeast will have to put together one of its best 32-minute efforts and get the Knight’s out of their comfort zone.“We didn’t handle pressure very well in that first game and we handed them some points in transition,” SES head coach Bryson Flax said. “Offensively they share the ball so well and that allows them to get easy lanes to the basket, defensively they’re just really solid, they communicate well, they rebound well and they’re a tough matchup for a lot of teams.”The boy’s game will follow the girls at approximately 7:30 this evening in Salina.Broadcast Info- Location: Sacred Heart High School - Radio: KINA (910 AM/107.5 FM) - SES Stream: Link Below - SH Stream: Link Below<figure>
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Trojans Travel to Sacred Heart for Round Two of Saline County Showdown

BY ADAM COULTER Salina Post Contributor

Sacred Heart followed up a doubleheader sweep of Hutch Trinity at home last Friday and enjoyed the same success again at home against Republic County on Monday night. 

Sacred Heart girls 48, Republic County 26

In the opener of the doubleheader, the Lady Knights began the game on a 20-0 run and never trailed. Leading 13-0 after the opening quarter, Sacred Heart's lead grew to 28-4 at halftime on the way to a 48-26 win. 

12 different Lady Knights saw playing time Monday night as seven of them scored in the game. Katie Weiss led Sacred Heart with 18 points. Avery Eshleman added eight.

Sacred Heart improves to 7-5 overall and remains 1-3 in the NCAA league.

Sacred Heart completed the doubleheader header sweep although the boys were challenged by Republic County early in the game. 

Sacred Heart trailed three different times early in the matchup, but with the score 8-6, the Knights ended the first quarter on a 13-2 spurt and led the rest of the way. Sacred Heart completed what was a total of a 27-2 run to end the first half.

The Knights surrendered just seven points in the final three periods, including holding the Buffaloes scoreless in both the second and fourth quarters. 

In the 64- 17 victory, Michael Matteucci led the Knights with 14 points. Evan Bogart added 13 and Max Ehrlich scored nine. Will Tuttle added nine more off the bench. 

Sacred Heart is currently 11-1 overall and 3-1 in the NCAA league.

The Knights will now turn their attention to Southeast of Saline as the Trojans will be in Salina for a boys and girls twinbill on Tuesday night. 

Pregame is scheduled for 5:50 p.m. with the girls tipoff at 6 p.m. and the boys to follow. The games can be seen and heard on <a href="http://salinapost.com.">salinapost.com.</a>

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 </figure>BY ADAM COULTER Salina Post ContributorSacred Heart followed up a doubleheader sweep of Hutch Trinity at home last Friday and enjoyed the same success again at home against Republic County on Monday night. Sacred Heart girls 48, Republic County 26In the opener of the doubleheader, the Lady Knights began the game on a 20-0 run and never trailed. Leading 13-0 after the opening quarter, Sacred Heart's lead grew to 28-4 at halftime on the way to a 48-26 win. 12 different Lady Knights saw playing time Monday night as seven of them scored in the game. Katie Weiss led Sacred Heart with 18 points. Avery Eshleman added eight.Sacred Heart improves to 7-5 overall and remains 1-3 in the NCAA league.Sacred Heart boys 64, Republic County 17Sacred Heart completed the doubleheader header sweep although the boys were challenged by Republic County early in the game. Sacred Heart trailed three different times early in the matchup, but with the score 8-6, the Knights ended the first quarter on a 13-2 spurt and led the rest of the way. Sacred Heart completed what was a total of a 27-2 run to end the first half.The Knights surrendered just seven points in the final three periods, including holding the Buffaloes scoreless in both the second and fourth quarters. In the 64- 17 victory, Michael Matteucci led the Knights with 14 points. Evan Bogart added 13 and Max Ehrlich scored nine. Will Tuttle added nine more off the bench. Sacred Heart is currently 11-1 overall and 3-1 in the NCAA league.The Knights will now turn their attention to Southeast of Saline as the Trojans will be in Salina for a boys and girls twinbill on Tuesday night. Pregame is scheduled for 5:50 p.m. with the girls tipoff at 6 p.m. and the boys to follow. The games can be seen and heard on <a href="http://salinapost.com.">salinapost.com.</a>

Sacred Heart dominant in doubleheader sweep of Republic County

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MondayKansas Wesleyan Coaches&nbsp;Show 6pm&nbsp; - Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>Chiefs Kingdom Show 7pm&nbsp;&nbsp; - Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>TuesdaySoutheast of Saline at Sacred Heart Basketball - Audio on 910AM/107.5fm and 910KINA.com - Video on Salina Post - Pregame Show 5:45pm&nbsp;&nbsp; - Girls game 6pm - Boys game 7:30WednesdayKansas Wesleyan University at Evangel University - Audio on 910AM/107.5fm and 910KINA.com - Pregame Show 5:30pm&nbsp;&nbsp; - WBB 6pm - MBB 8pmFridaySoutheast of Saline vs. Chapman Basketball - Audio on 910AM/107.5fm and 910KINA.com - Video on Salina Post - Pregame Show 5:45pm - Girls game 6:00 - Boys game 7:30Sacred Heart at Minneapolis Basketball - Video on Salina Post - Pregame Show 5:45pm - Girls game 6:00 - Boys game 7:30 KINA Scoreboard Show 10pm&nbsp; -Audio on 910am/107.5fm and 910KINA.comSaturday Kansas Wesleyan University vs. McPherson College - Audio on 910AM/107.5fm and 910KINA.com - Pregame Show 4:30pm - WBB 5pm - MBB&nbsp; 7pmMRN Nascar Live 10pm&nbsp; - Listen on KINA 910AM/107.5FM and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kiina.com/" target="_blank">910KINA.COM</a><a href="http://910kiina.com/" target="_blank"></a>PRN The Pit Reporters 11pm - Listen on KINA 910AM/107.5FM and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kiina.com/" target="_blank">910KINA.COM</a><a href="http://910kiina.com/" target="_blank"></a>SundayMRN Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA&nbsp; 5pm&nbsp; - Listen on KINA 910AM/107.5FM and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kiina.com/" target="_blank">910KIINA.COM</a>

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The Southeast of Saline Trojans got back to league action on Friday night and secured a split in Ellsworth, as the Lady Trojans held onto first place in the NCAA while Ellsworth’s boys maintained their grip on second.

Girls Game: SE of Saline 38, Ellsworth 35

Despite a slow night offensively, Southeast’s defense put on another masterclass, holding Ellsworth under 12 points in all four quarters.

With this win, the Lady Trojans move to 9-3 overall and remain the last undefeated team in the league at 4-0 while Ellsworth falls to 7-6 and 1-3.

“We knew after playing a game last night that this one was going to be tough for us and they’re better than what their record shows,” SES head coach Shauna Smith said. “We knew this was going to be a gut-it-out type of game but this is what we do.”

Neither team had a single player in double digits, but the Lady Trojans spread the wealth evenly among five different players, with Lexi Jacobson (9), Aba Pearson (9), Regan Duran (8), and Maddie Harris (7) leading the charge.

Alexis Moore led Ellsworth with eight points in the losing effort, but the Lady Bearcats couldn’t overcome 13 first-half turnovers.

The Lady Trojans will be back in action next Tuesday when they travel to Salina to take on rival Sacred Heart.

Boys Game: SE of Saline 31, Ellsworth 44

On the boy’s side, the Bearcats continued to roll, extending their win streak to six games and remaining level with Sacred Heart in a tie for second atop the NCAA standings.

With this result, Southeast falls to 6-6 (1-3 in league), while Ellsworth moves to 12-1 (3-1).

The Trojans held the lead early and maintained the advantage going into the locker room, but the second half was a Will Cravens masterpiece as the senior dropped 21 points, including nine from the stripe, to finish as the leading scorer (29).

Southeast struggled to match pace offensively, with just four Trojans entering the scoring column, led by another double-digit performance from Owen Bailey (15).

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697215856555.jpeg" alt="Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home-field advantage starts here." />
 <figcaption>Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home-field advantage starts here.</figcaption>
 </figure>The Southeast of Saline Trojans got back to league action on Friday night and secured a split in Ellsworth, as the Lady Trojans held onto first place in the NCAA while Ellsworth’s boys maintained their grip on second.Girls Game: SE of Saline 38, Ellsworth 35Despite a slow night offensively, Southeast’s defense put on another masterclass, holding Ellsworth under 12 points in all four quarters.With this win, the Lady Trojans move to 9-3 overall and remain the last undefeated team in the league at 4-0 while Ellsworth falls to 7-6 and 1-3.“We knew after playing a game last night that this one was going to be tough for us and they’re better than what their record shows,” SES head coach Shauna Smith said. “We knew this was going to be a gut-it-out type of game but this is what we do.”Neither team had a single player in double digits, but the Lady Trojans spread the wealth evenly among five different players, with Lexi Jacobson (9), Aba Pearson (9), Regan Duran (8), and Maddie Harris (7) leading the charge.Alexis Moore led Ellsworth with eight points in the losing effort, but the Lady Bearcats couldn’t overcome 13 first-half turnovers.The Lady Trojans will be back in action next Tuesday when they travel to Salina to take on rival Sacred Heart.Boys Game: SE of Saline 31, Ellsworth 44On the boy’s side, the Bearcats continued to roll, extending their win streak to six games and remaining level with Sacred Heart in a tie for second atop the NCAA standings.With this result, Southeast falls to 6-6 (1-3 in league), while Ellsworth moves to 12-1 (3-1).The Trojans held the lead early and maintained the advantage going into the locker room, but the second half was a Will Cravens masterpiece as the senior dropped 21 points, including nine from the stripe, to finish as the leading scorer (29).Southeast struggled to match pace offensively, with just four Trojans entering the scoring column, led by another double-digit performance from Owen Bailey (15).The road won’t get any easier for SES, who will travel to Salina next Tuesday for a rematch with Sacred Heart.