By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post

The Southeast of Saline basketball teams opened the gauntlet of their home stretch on Tuesday night as they travelled to Beloit for the second installment of this year’s Trojan War.

The Lady Trojans took one more step towards another league title with a 60-56 victory while the boys dropped a heartbreaker in double overtime 65-62

The girl’s game was one of the best battles in the state on Tuesady with neither team gaining a true foothold until the closing seconds of the fourth quarter.

Beloit led by two at the end of the first frame but Southeast battled back to take a one-point lead into the locker room, and a two-point lead into the fourth.

From there, SES heated things up from beyond the arc, knocking down three fourth-quarter three-pointers and handling their business at the free-throw line to pull away for a 60-56 victory.

Aba Pearson had a monster night with 20 points, and got plenty of support from Kyiah Samuelson who added 17 more in the win.

Four different Beloit Lady Trojans would finish the evening in double figures led by Addison Budke (13) McKenna Channel (13) Samantha Thompson (12) and Cassandra Thompson (12) but it wasn’t enough to overcome Southeast’s dynamic duo.

With this result SES improves to 13-4 overall and 8-1 in league play while Beloit drops to 8-8 on the season and 5-4 in NCAA action.

On the boy’s side, Southeast of Saline showed off how much they had grown since an 81-68 drubbing at the hands of Beloit back in December, taking the orange and black all the way to double overtime.

Beloit’s lead was steady, but never insurmountable as they led by two after one, one at half, and four at the end of the third quarter.

Gannon Jacobson took over the fourth quarter for SES, allowing the Trojans to get back into the game at the line with five clutch fourth-quarter free throws in as many attempts.

An Eli Johnson bucket at the rim tied the game at 52 all with half a minute to go and a missed three by Grady Gebhardt sent the game to the first of two overtimes.

Southeast was able to push their lead to two but again Johnson tied the game with 2:00 to play in OT, and that would be the last bucket of the additional period as both teams went cold from the floor, sending the game to a second overtime.

Perhaps spurred by those two clutch buckets, Johnson went off in overtime, scoring six of Beloit’s eight points down the stretch.

Gannon Jacobson added five points of his own but he would be the only member of the purple and white to score in double overtime as Beloit held on to win 65-62.

Jacobson (26) and Sam Knopf (15) led the way for Southeast in the loss while Johnson (23) Charlie Burke (13) and Brody Litton (11) pushed Beloit over the finish line.

With this result SES drops to 8-9 on the year and 5-4 in league play while Beloit improves to 12-4 and 8-1 respectively.

Both Southeast teams will be back in action on Friday when they travel to Minneapolis for a date with the Lions and Lady Lions.

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina PostThe Southeast of Saline basketball teams opened the gauntlet of their home stretch on Tuesday night as they travelled to Beloit for the second installment of this year’s Trojan War.The Lady Trojans took one more step towards another league title with a 60-56 victory while the boys dropped a heartbreaker in double overtime 65-62<figure>
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 </figure>Girls: SE of Saline 60, Beloit 56The girl’s game was one of the best battles in the state on Tuesady with neither team gaining a true foothold until the closing seconds of the fourth quarter.Beloit led by two at the end of the first frame but Southeast battled back to take a one-point lead into the locker room, and a two-point lead into the fourth.From there, SES heated things up from beyond the arc, knocking down three fourth-quarter three-pointers and handling their business at the free-throw line to pull away for a 60-56 victory.Aba Pearson had a monster night with 20 points, and got plenty of support from Kyiah Samuelson who added 17 more in the win.Four different Beloit Lady Trojans would finish the evening in double figures led by Addison Budke (13) McKenna Channel (13) Samantha Thompson (12) and Cassandra Thompson (12) but it wasn’t enough to overcome Southeast’s dynamic duo.With this result SES improves to 13-4 overall and 8-1 in league play while Beloit drops to 8-8 on the season and 5-4 in NCAA action.Boys: SE of Saline 62, Beloit 65On the boy’s side, Southeast of Saline showed off how much they had grown since an 81-68 drubbing at the hands of Beloit back in December, taking the orange and black all the way to double overtime.Beloit’s lead was steady, but never insurmountable as they led by two after one, one at half, and four at the end of the third quarter.Gannon Jacobson took over the fourth quarter for SES, allowing the Trojans to get back into the game at the line with five clutch fourth-quarter free throws in as many attempts.An Eli Johnson bucket at the rim tied the game at 52 all with half a minute to go and a missed three by Grady Gebhardt sent the game to the first of two overtimes.Southeast was able to push their lead to two but again Johnson tied the game with 2:00 to play in OT, and that would be the last bucket of the additional period as both teams went cold from the floor, sending the game to a second overtime.Perhaps spurred by those two clutch buckets, Johnson went off in overtime, scoring six of Beloit’s eight points down the stretch.Gannon Jacobson added five points of his own but he would be the only member of the purple and white to score in double overtime as Beloit held on to win 65-62.Jacobson (26) and Sam Knopf (15) led the way for Southeast in the loss while Johnson (23) Charlie Burke (13) and Brody Litton (11) pushed Beloit over the finish line.With this result SES drops to 8-9 on the year and 5-4 in league play while Beloit improves to 12-4 and 8-1 respectively.Both Southeast teams will be back in action on Friday when they travel to Minneapolis for a date with the Lions and Lady Lions.

Southeast splits Trojan War with Beloit, Lady Trojans inch closer to league title

The National Weather Service has issued a&nbsp;winter storm warning&nbsp;for Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Russell, and Saline counties, in effect from&nbsp;6 p.m. Tuesday to 6 p.m. Wednesday.

	•	Heavy snow with total accumulations between&nbsp;5 and 8 inches

	•	Hazardous travel conditions likely, impacting both the&nbsp;Wednesday morning and evening commutes

Travel could be very difficult. If travel is necessary, officials advise keeping an extra&nbsp;flashlight, food, and water&nbsp;in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

For updated road conditions, dial&nbsp;511.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a&nbsp;Winter Storm Watch&nbsp;for portions of central, south-central, and southeast Kansas, including Salina, from&nbsp;Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.

The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts that the storm could bring 8 inches or more of snow to Saline County and the surrounding areas late Tuesday night into Wednesday. The heaviest accumulation is expected Wednesday morning, creating hazardous road conditions, especially along I-70 and Highway 56.

Residents should prepare for&nbsp;considerable disruptions to daily life,&nbsp;dangerous driving conditions, and&nbsp;widespread closures and delays.

Employers are encouraged to consider delayed start times or remote work options where possible. Reducing traffic during peak snowfall will help road crews clear streets more efficiently.

Those who must travel should use caution, allow extra time, and stay informed of road conditions.

To report cancellations, delays and postponements, please email the information to <a href="mailto:newstips@salinapost.com">newstips@salinapost.com</a>

All delays and cancellations will be posted on Salina Post <a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/weather-related-delays-and-cancellations">here</a> as our newsroom receives them.&nbsp;

Stay Informed: Keep up with the latest weather updates from the National Weather Service

Avoid unnecessary travel Bring pets indoors Use Generators Safely Use Fireplaces and Wood Stoves Safety Emergency Kit: Ensure you have an emergency kit with essentials like water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, batteries, and a first-aid kit.. Stay updated by following&nbsp;Saline County&nbsp;on social media.

Today There is a chance of sprinkles and flurries before 1 pm, then a chance of sprinkles between 1 pm and 2 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Light east southeast wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tonight A 20% chance of snow after 2 am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. East wind 7 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

Tuesday A 20% chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Northeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday Night Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday Snow, mainly before noon. High near 18. North wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%.

Wednesday Night A 20% chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.

	•	Snow accumulations:4 to 10 inches possible

	•	Heaviest snow:Expected between US-56 and I-70, with locally higher amounts possible

	•	Timing:Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon

	•	Impacts:Hazardous road conditions could make travel difficult, especially during the Wednesday morning and evening commutes

Residents are urged to monitor weather updates and prepare for potential travel disruptions. Stay tuned for further updates as the storm approaches

To report cancellations, delays and postponements, please email the information to newstips@salinapost.com

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 </figure> The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a&nbsp;Winter Storm Watch&nbsp;for portions of central, south-central, and southeast Kansas, including Salina, from&nbsp;Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts that the storm could bring 8 inches or more of snow to Saline County and the surrounding areas late Tuesday night into Wednesday. The heaviest accumulation is expected Wednesday morning, creating hazardous road conditions, especially along I-70 and Highway 56.Residents should prepare for&nbsp;considerable disruptions to daily life,&nbsp;dangerous driving conditions, and&nbsp;widespread closures and delays.Employers are encouraged to consider delayed start times or remote work options where possible. Reducing traffic during peak snowfall will help road crews clear streets more efficiently.Those who must travel should use caution, allow extra time, and stay informed of road conditions.To report cancellations, delays and postponements, please email the information to <a href="mailto:newstips@salinapost.com">newstips@salinapost.com</a>All delays and cancellations will be posted on Salina Post <a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/weather-related-delays-and-cancellations">here</a> as our newsroom receives them.&nbsp;<h2>Safety Recommendations:</h2>Stay Informed: Keep up with the latest weather updates from the National Weather ServiceAvoid unnecessary travel Bring pets indoors Use Generators Safely Use Fireplaces and Wood Stoves Safety Emergency Kit: Ensure you have an emergency kit with essentials like water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, batteries, and a first-aid kit.. Stay updated by following&nbsp;Saline County&nbsp;on social media.<h2>Forecast</h2><figure>
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 </figure>Today There is a chance of sprinkles and flurries before 1 pm, then a chance of sprinkles between 1 pm and 2 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Light east southeast wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.Tonight A 20% chance of snow after 2 am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. East wind 7 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.Tuesday A 20% chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Northeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.<figure>
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 </figure>Tuesday Night Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%.Wednesday Snow, mainly before noon. High near 18. North wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%.Wednesday Night A 20% chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.<figure>
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 </figure><h2>What to Expect</h2>	•	Snow accumulations:4 to 10 inches possible	•	Heaviest snow:Expected between US-56 and I-70, with locally higher amounts possible	•	Timing:Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon	•	Impacts:Hazardous road conditions could make travel difficult, especially during the Wednesday morning and evening commutesResidents are urged to monitor weather updates and prepare for potential travel disruptions. Stay tuned for further updates as the storm approachesTo report cancellations, delays and postponements, please email the information to newstips@salinapost.com

UPDATED: NWS: Winter storm warning issued for Saline County

Southeast of Saline and Sacred Heart closed out the second leg of their rivalry matchups on Tuesday, with Southeast’s Lady Trojans holding on to win 50-43, and Sacred Heart’s Knights holding off the Trojans 54-34

Girls: Sacred Heart 43, SE of Saline 50

The Lady Trojans found themselves locked in a good battle at halftime, after leading by six at the end of the first but finding themselves down by two at the intermission.

Sacred Heart stuck around in the third quarter, trailing by just a point going into the fourth, but SES was able to pull away down the stretch at the free throw line in what would go down as a 50-43 win.

Southeast was led by a furious career-high night by Kyiah Samuelson, who scored 21 points, including seven big ones in the fourth quarter, and Aba Pearson, who finished her evening with 10.

On the other side of the matchup Skylar Douglas was the only Lady Knight in double figures, closing out the contest with 12.

With this result the Lady Trojans improve to 12-4 overall and 7-1 in league play while Sacred Heart slides to 6-7 and 3-4 respectively.

Boys: Sacred Heart 54, SE of Saline 43

On the boy’s side, Southeast of Saline had the #2 team in Class 2A on the ropes for a half, but the Knights made good adjustments in the second half and were able to pull away for a 54-43 win.

SES locked down Sacred Heart with good defense early, leading by one at the end of the first and trailing by just one at the intermission.

From there, Will Tuttle and Noah Hines got rolling and the Knights tightened the screws defensively, allowing just two third-quarter field goals and outscoring SES 34-16 the rest of the way.

Tuttle and Hines would each contribute 19 points in the win on a night where just five members of the Sacred Heart offense needed to score.

On the other side of the matchup, Gannon Jacobson equaled that pair scoring 19 points of his own, but was the only Trojan with more than 6 points on the evening.

With this result, Sacred Heart remains undefeated at 13-0 and 7-0 in league play, while SES falls to 8-8 and 5-3, respectively.

The Knights are back in action on Thursday when they take on TMP while the Trojans will have the rest of the week off before squaring off with Beloit next Tuesday.

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina PostSoutheast of Saline and Sacred Heart closed out the second leg of their rivalry matchups on Tuesday, with Southeast’s Lady Trojans holding on to win 50-43, and Sacred Heart’s Knights holding off the Trojans 54-34<figure>
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 </figure>Girls: Sacred Heart 43, SE of Saline 50The Lady Trojans found themselves locked in a good battle at halftime, after leading by six at the end of the first but finding themselves down by two at the intermission.Sacred Heart stuck around in the third quarter, trailing by just a point going into the fourth, but SES was able to pull away down the stretch at the free throw line in what would go down as a 50-43 win.Southeast was led by a furious career-high night by Kyiah Samuelson, who scored 21 points, including seven big ones in the fourth quarter, and Aba Pearson, who finished her evening with 10.On the other side of the matchup Skylar Douglas was the only Lady Knight in double figures, closing out the contest with 12.With this result the Lady Trojans improve to 12-4 overall and 7-1 in league play while Sacred Heart slides to 6-7 and 3-4 respectively.Boys: Sacred Heart 54, SE of Saline 43On the boy’s side, Southeast of Saline had the #2 team in Class 2A on the ropes for a half, but the Knights made good adjustments in the second half and were able to pull away for a 54-43 win.SES locked down Sacred Heart with good defense early, leading by one at the end of the first and trailing by just one at the intermission.From there, Will Tuttle and Noah Hines got rolling and the Knights tightened the screws defensively, allowing just two third-quarter field goals and outscoring SES 34-16 the rest of the way.Tuttle and Hines would each contribute 19 points in the win on a night where just five members of the Sacred Heart offense needed to score.On the other side of the matchup, Gannon Jacobson equaled that pair scoring 19 points of his own, but was the only Trojan with more than 6 points on the evening.With this result, Sacred Heart remains undefeated at 13-0 and 7-0 in league play, while SES falls to 8-8 and 5-3, respectively.The Knights are back in action on Thursday when they take on TMP while the Trojans will have the rest of the week off before squaring off with Beloit next Tuesday.

Southeast, Sacred Heart split series on hardwood

By Jeremy Obermeyer Salina Post Contributor

The Southeast of Saline basketball teams completed another busy three-game week with a combined record of 5-1 as they hosted the Ellsworth Bearcats on Friday.

The Lady Trojans couldn’t quite overcome the Lady Bearcats red hot start, as Ellsworth pulled off the 49-39 upset, while the Southeast boys climbed above .500 for the first time this season in a thrilling 61-58 come-from-behind victory.

Girls: Ellsworth 49, Southeast of Saline 39&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

After turning the ball over on their first possession of the game, Ellsworth went 3-3 on their next three possessions as three different Lady Bearcats hit from beyond the arc to take an early 9-0 lead. 

After making the score 9-3 on an old-fashioned three-point play from Southeast’s Suttyn Douglas, Ellsworth extended their lead to 12 points before ending the opening frame with a 17-10 advantage over the Lady Trojans.&nbsp; 

The Lady Bearcats continued to keep Southeast at arm's length as they led at halftime 30-21, at the end of the third quarter 41-30, and then won the game by a score of 49-39.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Abigail Pearson was the only Lady Trojan to score in double figures as she led all scorers with 19 points.&nbsp; 

Ellsworth was led in points by Jo Lindsley with 11 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Lady Trojans suffer their first league loss, as they fall to 11-4 overall and 6-1 in the NCAA.&nbsp; Ellsworth climbs to 10-4 overall, and 5-2 in league play.

Boys: Southeast of Saline 61, Ellsworth 58&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Southeast may have scored first, but it was Ellsworth that owned most of the first quarter, taking their first lead of the game at 7-6, sparking a 15-7 run to close out the first quarter with a 19-13 lead over Southeast.&nbsp; 

After a Southeast timeout and the score 26-13, the Trojans started chipping away at the deficit, knocking it down to 35-26 at halftime.&nbsp; 

After going a 28-16 run, knocking the Bearcat lead down to a single point, Southeast gained the lead at 43-42 on a Gannon Jacobson steal, followed by a two-handed dunk.&nbsp; 

The Trojans led by as many as seven points in the fourth quarter before holding on for the 61-58 victory.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Owen Bailey scored a season-high 25 points, leading all scorers, followed by Gannon Jacobson with 17 points and Sam Knopf with 11 points. &nbsp;

Jace Thomasson led the Bearcats in scoring with 19 points, followed by Tucker Goss and Cooper McGowan, each with 11 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Trojans advance to 8-7 overall, 5-2 in league play, while Ellsworth drops to 6-8 overall, 2-4 in the NCAA.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 

By Jeremy Obermeyer Salina Post ContributorThe Southeast of Saline basketball teams completed another busy three-game week with a combined record of 5-1 as they hosted the Ellsworth Bearcats on Friday.The Lady Trojans couldn’t quite overcome the Lady Bearcats red hot start, as Ellsworth pulled off the 49-39 upset, while the Southeast boys climbed above .500 for the first time this season in a thrilling 61-58 come-from-behind victory.Girls: Ellsworth 49, Southeast of Saline 39&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;After turning the ball over on their first possession of the game, Ellsworth went 3-3 on their next three possessions as three different Lady Bearcats hit from beyond the arc to take an early 9-0 lead. After making the score 9-3 on an old-fashioned three-point play from Southeast’s Suttyn Douglas, Ellsworth extended their lead to 12 points before ending the opening frame with a 17-10 advantage over the Lady Trojans.&nbsp; The Lady Bearcats continued to keep Southeast at arm's length as they led at halftime 30-21, at the end of the third quarter 41-30, and then won the game by a score of 49-39.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Abigail Pearson was the only Lady Trojan to score in double figures as she led all scorers with 19 points.&nbsp; Ellsworth was led in points by Jo Lindsley with 11 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Lady Trojans suffer their first league loss, as they fall to 11-4 overall and 6-1 in the NCAA.&nbsp; Ellsworth climbs to 10-4 overall, and 5-2 in league play.Boys: Southeast of Saline 61, Ellsworth 58&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Southeast may have scored first, but it was Ellsworth that owned most of the first quarter, taking their first lead of the game at 7-6, sparking a 15-7 run to close out the first quarter with a 19-13 lead over Southeast.&nbsp; After a Southeast timeout and the score 26-13, the Trojans started chipping away at the deficit, knocking it down to 35-26 at halftime.&nbsp; After going a 28-16 run, knocking the Bearcat lead down to a single point, Southeast gained the lead at 43-42 on a Gannon Jacobson steal, followed by a two-handed dunk.&nbsp; The Trojans led by as many as seven points in the fourth quarter before holding on for the 61-58 victory.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owen Bailey scored a season-high 25 points, leading all scorers, followed by Gannon Jacobson with 17 points and Sam Knopf with 11 points. &nbsp;Jace Thomasson led the Bearcats in scoring with 19 points, followed by Tucker Goss and Cooper McGowan, each with 11 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Trojans advance to 8-7 overall, 5-2 in league play, while Ellsworth drops to 6-8 overall, 2-4 in the NCAA.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Trojans, Bearcats Split League Double-Header

The Southeast of Saline basketball teams continued their march through the post-tournament portion of their schedule, sweeping another league foe in Minneapolis on Thursday night.

The SES girls held on to defeat a strong Minneapolis team 57-46, while the Trojans decimated the Lions 74-31.&nbsp;

Girls: Minneapolis 46, SE of Saline 57

In a game that could very well decide who comes out on top of this year’s NCAA, Southeast knew they would be in for a battle, but composed themselves and buckled down defensively to stop the Lady Lion advance.

This game stayed tied through the first quarter, and the teams were separated by just six after two, and seven after three, but Southeast was able to keep Minneapolis at arms length with six makes from the free throw line down the stretch.

Minneapolis showed real fight despite being without two of their best players in Maci McClure and Braedee Weatherman, but without those two starters, lacked the firepower needed to match Southeast.

Aba Pearson led the charge for the Lady Trojans, tying her career high with 20 points on the night. Pearson was joined in double figures by Regan Duran (11) and Kyiah Samuelson (10).

On the other side of the matchup Baylee Randall-Hurt led all Lady Lions with 18 points but was the only player in double figures on that side of the matchup.

With this result SES moves to 11-3 and remains atop the NCAA at 6-0 while Minneapolis falls to 9-3 and 4-2 respectively.&nbsp;

Boys: Minneapolis 31, SE of Saline 74

For the second time in as many games, Southeast of Saline would start fast and never look back, leading Minneapolis 36-14 at the half before slamming the gas in a huge second half.

Despite a dismal 3-7 start, Southeast has come screaming back in recent weeks, winning four straight games to even their ledger at 7-7.

Turnovers would prove to be a critical difference in this game, as the Trojans turned the ball over just three times while foreign 12 turnovers against the Lions.

Southeast looked great defensively, holding Minneapolis to just nine made field goals for the entire game, forcing the Lions to get most of their points at the charity stripe.

The Trojans were led in scoring by Gannon Jacobson (24), Owen Bailey (12,) and Tiernan Ptacek (11), on a night where ten different players contributed at least a bucket.

Minneapolis star Owen Just was held to just 12 points on the night, with no other Lions contributing double-digit scoring.

In addition to their 7-7 overall record, the Trojans are now 4-2 in league play, while the Lions slide to 4-9 and 3-4 on the year.

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina PostThe Southeast of Saline basketball teams continued their march through the post-tournament portion of their schedule, sweeping another league foe in Minneapolis on Thursday night.The SES girls held on to defeat a strong Minneapolis team 57-46, while the Trojans decimated the Lions 74-31.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Girls: Minneapolis 46, SE of Saline 57In a game that could very well decide who comes out on top of this year’s NCAA, Southeast knew they would be in for a battle, but composed themselves and buckled down defensively to stop the Lady Lion advance.This game stayed tied through the first quarter, and the teams were separated by just six after two, and seven after three, but Southeast was able to keep Minneapolis at arms length with six makes from the free throw line down the stretch.Minneapolis showed real fight despite being without two of their best players in Maci McClure and Braedee Weatherman, but without those two starters, lacked the firepower needed to match Southeast.Aba Pearson led the charge for the Lady Trojans, tying her career high with 20 points on the night. Pearson was joined in double figures by Regan Duran (11) and Kyiah Samuelson (10).On the other side of the matchup Baylee Randall-Hurt led all Lady Lions with 18 points but was the only player in double figures on that side of the matchup.With this result SES moves to 11-3 and remains atop the NCAA at 6-0 while Minneapolis falls to 9-3 and 4-2 respectively.&nbsp;Boys: Minneapolis 31, SE of Saline 74For the second time in as many games, Southeast of Saline would start fast and never look back, leading Minneapolis 36-14 at the half before slamming the gas in a huge second half.Despite a dismal 3-7 start, Southeast has come screaming back in recent weeks, winning four straight games to even their ledger at 7-7.Turnovers would prove to be a critical difference in this game, as the Trojans turned the ball over just three times while foreign 12 turnovers against the Lions.Southeast looked great defensively, holding Minneapolis to just nine made field goals for the entire game, forcing the Lions to get most of their points at the charity stripe.The Trojans were led in scoring by Gannon Jacobson (24), Owen Bailey (12,) and Tiernan Ptacek (11), on a night where ten different players contributed at least a bucket.Minneapolis star Owen Just was held to just 12 points on the night, with no other Lions contributing double-digit scoring.In addition to their 7-7 overall record, the Trojans are now 4-2 in league play, while the Lions slide to 4-9 and 3-4 on the year.

SES takes down Minneapolis in NCAA sweep

James "Jim" Dean Markle, 65, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.Jim was born in Perryton, Texas on April 19, 1959, to Ernest and DeAnna (Johnson) Markle.Jim graduated from Salina Central in 1977, he then began a career with his father at Stress-Cast, Inc. At 21, Jim moved to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma to start Tulsa Dynaspan with his brother, Dave.On June 27th, 1981, Jim married Renee Rochelle Reed, in Salina, Kansas.After starting their family, Jim and Renee, with their children Matt and Lindsey, moved back to Salina where Jim rejoined his father at Stress-Cast, eventually becoming owner.In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, hunting and fishing at 'Thy Pit’, watching the Chiefs, and cheering on his granddaughters playing sports.Survivors include his wife, Renee; son, Matt Markle (Stephanie) of Salina, Kansas; daughter, Lindsey Frank (Cody), of Salina, Kansas; mother, DeAnne Markle, of Lakeway, Texas; two brothers, Taylor Markle (Debbie), of Shawnee, Kansas, and David Markle, of Lakeway, Texas; sister JeanneAnne Porter (Steve), of Lakeway, Texas.He is also survived by 5 granddaughters, Alexa, Kezli, Brynlee, Tayli, and Fenli.He is preceded in death by his father, Ernest Markle.&nbsp;A Celebration of Life will be held&nbsp;at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 8th, at CrossPoint Church in Salina, Kansas with Pastor Ryan Booth officiating.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Southeast of Saline Education Foundation in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home,&nbsp;500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas.To send online condolences to the family, visit the funeral home website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carlsonfh.net/">www.carlsonfh.net</a>, or on the Facebook page.&nbsp;

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 </figure>James "Jim" Dean Markle, 65, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.Jim was born in Perryton, Texas on April 19, 1959, to Ernest and DeAnna (Johnson) Markle.Jim graduated from Salina Central in 1977, he then began a career with his father at Stress-Cast, Inc. At 21, Jim moved to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma to start Tulsa Dynaspan with his brother, Dave.On June 27th, 1981, Jim married Renee Rochelle Reed, in Salina, Kansas.After starting their family, Jim and Renee, with their children Matt and Lindsey, moved back to Salina where Jim rejoined his father at Stress-Cast, eventually becoming owner.In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, hunting and fishing at 'Thy Pit’, watching the Chiefs, and cheering on his granddaughters playing sports.Survivors include his wife, Renee; son, Matt Markle (Stephanie) of Salina, Kansas; daughter, Lindsey Frank (Cody), of Salina, Kansas; mother, DeAnne Markle, of Lakeway, Texas; two brothers, Taylor Markle (Debbie), of Shawnee, Kansas, and David Markle, of Lakeway, Texas; sister JeanneAnne Porter (Steve), of Lakeway, Texas.He is also survived by 5 granddaughters, Alexa, Kezli, Brynlee, Tayli, and Fenli.He is preceded in death by his father, Ernest Markle.&nbsp;A Celebration of Life will be held&nbsp;at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 8th, at CrossPoint Church in Salina, Kansas with Pastor Ryan Booth officiating.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Southeast of Saline Education Foundation in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home,&nbsp;500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas.To send online condolences to the family, visit the funeral home website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carlsonfh.net/">www.carlsonfh.net</a>, or on the Facebook page.&nbsp;

James "Jim" Dean Markle

With their midseason tournament in the books the Southeast of Saline basketball teams returned to the hardwood in style on Tuesday, sweeping Republic County on their home floor.

The SES girls cruised through their matchup 54-25 while the Trojans did more of the same in a 68-50 win.

Girls: Republic County 25, SE of Saline 54

The Lady Trojans dominated with defense once again, holding the Lady Buffs to just 5 points in the first quarter and just 11 at half.

Southeast managed to do all of this with very little in the way of fouls, sending Republic County to the free throw line just six times all game.

SES also handled the ball exceptionally well, committing just two turnovers in the whole first half.

Offensively, this game was a true team effort, with nine different Lady Trojans contributing at least a bucket in the win.

Aba Pearson led the charge with 15 points, backed up by an 11-point night from Reese Heinrich and 8 points from Kyiah Samuelson.

Avery Stindt was the leading Lady Buff in scoring with 10 points, but it wouldn’t be enough as the Lady Trojans cruised to victory.

With this result, SES is now 10-3 overall and 5-0 in league play while Republic County falls to 3-10.

Boys: Republic County 50, SE of Saline 68

This game was over shortly after it began, as the Trojans poured on the points in an explosive second quarter.

Things stayed close early, as Southeast held just a 16-11 lead after one, but the Trojans outscored the Buffaloes 25-9 in the second quarter to hold a 41-20 lead at halftime.

Southeast wouldn’t extend that lead much in the second half, but the damage was done, and the purple and white rolled to another big win at home.

Two Trojans posted season highs in the victory, led by Owen Bailey (24) and Isaiah Kejr (13).

Gannon Jacobson also had a good night, totaling 12 points in the win, with that trio representing just three of Southeast’s eight scorers on the evening.

Aden Morris did all he could for Republic County, scoring 19 of the Buffaloes' 50 points in the loss.

With this result, the Trojans move to 6-7 on the year and 3-2 in league play, inching ever close to that .500 mark, while Republic County drops to 1-12 on the season.

Both SES teams will be back in action on Thursday when they host the Lions and Lady Lions of Minneapolis.

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina PostWith their midseason tournament in the books the Southeast of Saline basketball teams returned to the hardwood in style on Tuesday, sweeping Republic County on their home floor.The SES girls cruised through their matchup 54-25 while the Trojans did more of the same in a 68-50 win.<figure>
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 </figure>Girls: Republic County 25, SE of Saline 54The Lady Trojans dominated with defense once again, holding the Lady Buffs to just 5 points in the first quarter and just 11 at half.Southeast managed to do all of this with very little in the way of fouls, sending Republic County to the free throw line just six times all game.SES also handled the ball exceptionally well, committing just two turnovers in the whole first half.Offensively, this game was a true team effort, with nine different Lady Trojans contributing at least a bucket in the win.Aba Pearson led the charge with 15 points, backed up by an 11-point night from Reese Heinrich and 8 points from Kyiah Samuelson.Avery Stindt was the leading Lady Buff in scoring with 10 points, but it wouldn’t be enough as the Lady Trojans cruised to victory.With this result, SES is now 10-3 overall and 5-0 in league play while Republic County falls to 3-10.Boys: Republic County 50, SE of Saline 68This game was over shortly after it began, as the Trojans poured on the points in an explosive second quarter.Things stayed close early, as Southeast held just a 16-11 lead after one, but the Trojans outscored the Buffaloes 25-9 in the second quarter to hold a 41-20 lead at halftime.Southeast wouldn’t extend that lead much in the second half, but the damage was done, and the purple and white rolled to another big win at home.Two Trojans posted season highs in the victory, led by Owen Bailey (24) and Isaiah Kejr (13).Gannon Jacobson also had a good night, totaling 12 points in the win, with that trio representing just three of Southeast’s eight scorers on the evening.Aden Morris did all he could for Republic County, scoring 19 of the Buffaloes' 50 points in the loss.With this result, the Trojans move to 6-7 on the year and 3-2 in league play, inching ever close to that .500 mark, while Republic County drops to 1-12 on the season.Both SES teams will be back in action on Thursday when they host the Lions and Lady Lions of Minneapolis.

Southeast returns to regular season play with sweep of Republic County

This afternoon, the 2025 Sterling Invitational will get underway as both Southeast of Saline basketball teams look for strong showings at their midseason tournaments.

The Invitational, which has been played since 1973 on the boys' side, and 2014 on the girls' side, has seen some of the best midseason basketball in the state of Kansas, and this year should be no exception, as SES, Sterling, Hugoton, Smoky Valley, Scott City, Lyons, Kingman, and Hutch Trinity all look to etch their names into the record books.

Here you can find up-to-date information regarding scores and upcoming matchups all week long. The tournament will run on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

(3) Scott City 61 (6) Hutch Trinity 19 (2) Hugoton 42 (7) Smoky Valley 31 (4) Kingman 50 (5) Lyons 19 (1) SE of Saline 53 (8) Sterling 17

Second round schedule/results (Thu) (5) Lyons 49 (8) Sterling 26 (6) Trinity 27 (7) Smoky Valley 55 (2) Hugoton 34 (3) Scott City 46 (1) SE of Saline 42 (4) Kingman 37

7th place game (8) Sterling 27 (6) Trinity 33

5th place game (5) Lyons 46 (7) Smoky Valley 36

3rd place game (2) Hugoton 45 (4) Kingman 42

Championship game (1) SE of Saline 43 (3) Scott City 46

(4) Hugoton 60 (5) SE of Saline 52

(1) Scott City 79 (8) Hutch Trinity 27

Second round schedule/results (Thu) (5) SE of Saline 69 (8) Hutch Trinity 48 (6) Kingman 45 (7) Smoky Valley 62 (2) Sterling 64 (3) Lyons 31 (1) Scott City 46 (4) Hugoton 34

7th place game (8) Hutch Trinity 70 (6) Kingman 36

5th place game (5) SE of Saline 48 (7) Smoky Valley 32

3rd place game (3) Lyons 63 (4) Hugoton 62

Championship game&nbsp; (1) Scott City 49 (2) Sterling 45

This afternoon, the 2025 Sterling Invitational will get underway as both Southeast of Saline basketball teams look for strong showings at their midseason tournaments.The Invitational, which has been played since 1973 on the boys' side, and 2014 on the girls' side, has seen some of the best midseason basketball in the state of Kansas, and this year should be no exception, as SES, Sterling, Hugoton, Smoky Valley, Scott City, Lyons, Kingman, and Hutch Trinity all look to etch their names into the record books.Here you can find up-to-date information regarding scores and upcoming matchups all week long. The tournament will run on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.Girls TournamentFirst round schedule/results (Tue)(3) Scott City 61 (6) Hutch Trinity 19 (2) Hugoton 42 (7) Smoky Valley 31 (4) Kingman 50 (5) Lyons 19 (1) SE of Saline 53 (8) Sterling 17Second round schedule/results (Thu) (5) Lyons 49 (8) Sterling 26 (6) Trinity 27 (7) Smoky Valley 55 (2) Hugoton 34 (3) Scott City 46 (1) SE of Saline 42 (4) Kingman 37Final round schedule/results (Fri)7th place game (8) Sterling 27 (6) Trinity 335th place game (5) Lyons 46 (7) Smoky Valley 363rd place game (2) Hugoton 45 (4) Kingman 42Championship game (1) SE of Saline 43 (3) Scott City 46Boys TournamentFirst round schedule/results (Tue)(4) Hugoton 60 (5) SE of Saline 52(1) Scott City 79 (8) Hutch Trinity 27(2) Sterling 87 (7) Smoky Valley 32(3) Lyons 66 (6) Kingman 32Second round schedule/results (Thu) (5) SE of Saline 69 (8) Hutch Trinity 48 (6) Kingman 45 (7) Smoky Valley 62 (2) Sterling 64 (3) Lyons 31 (1) Scott City 46 (4) Hugoton 34Final round schedule/results (Fri)7th place game (8) Hutch Trinity 70 (6) Kingman 365th place game (5) SE of Saline 48 (7) Smoky Valley 323rd place game (3) Lyons 63 (4) Hugoton 62Championship game&nbsp; (1) Scott City 49 (2) Sterling 45

Sterling Invitational 2025 Schedule and Results

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Kansas Horizon Award, a program recognizing the outstanding teaching skills of new educators.&nbsp;

The 32 educators chosen for this prestigious award will be honored at a special ceremony during the Kansas Exemplary Educators Network (KEEN) State Education Conference&nbsp;on Feb. 21, in Topeka.

The Kansas Horizon Award program, sponsored by KSDE, allows all school districts in the state to nominate one elementary and one secondary teacher for the award. To be eligible, teachers must have successfully completed their first year of teaching and have performed in such a way as to distinguish themselves as outstanding.

Four elementary and four secondary classroom teachers may be selected for the award from each of the state’s four regions that correspond to the state’s U.S. congressional districts.

Recipients of the 2025 Kansas Horizon Award were notified of their selection by Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson.

The 2025 Kansas Horizon Award recipients are as follows:

Dalton Kraus, Victoria Elementary School, Victoria USD 432

Emma Lidstrom, Coronado Elementary School, Salina USD 305

Anglie Linden, Lyons Middle School, Lyons USD 405&nbsp;

Jessyka Mikkelson, Southeast of Saline Elementary School, Southeast of Saline USD 306

Rylie Sanders, Buhler High School, Buhler USD 313

Sarah Schlottman, Abilene High School, Abilene USD 435

Kiley Seidl, Haven Grade School, Haven USD 312

Brayden Smith, Hays High School, Hays USD 489

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 </figure>Submitted The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Kansas Horizon Award, a program recognizing the outstanding teaching skills of new educators.&nbsp;The 32 educators chosen for this prestigious award will be honored at a special ceremony during the Kansas Exemplary Educators Network (KEEN) State Education Conference&nbsp;on Feb. 21, in Topeka.The Kansas Horizon Award program, sponsored by KSDE, allows all school districts in the state to nominate one elementary and one secondary teacher for the award. To be eligible, teachers must have successfully completed their first year of teaching and have performed in such a way as to distinguish themselves as outstanding.Four elementary and four secondary classroom teachers may be selected for the award from each of the state’s four regions that correspond to the state’s U.S. congressional districts.Recipients of the 2025 Kansas Horizon Award were notified of their selection by Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson.The 2025 Kansas Horizon Award recipients are as follows:Region 1Dalton Kraus, Victoria Elementary School, Victoria USD 432Emma Lidstrom, Coronado Elementary School, Salina USD 305Anglie Linden, Lyons Middle School, Lyons USD 405&nbsp;Jessyka Mikkelson, Southeast of Saline Elementary School, Southeast of Saline USD 306Rylie Sanders, Buhler High School, Buhler USD 313Sarah Schlottman, Abilene High School, Abilene USD 435Kiley Seidl, Haven Grade School, Haven USD 312Brayden Smith, Hays High School, Hays USD 489

Local educators honored in 2025 Kansas Horizon Award program

By Jeremy Obermeyer Salina Post Contributor&nbsp;

The Southeast of Saline boys’ and girls’ basketball teams traveled to Clay Center on Friday night as the girls defeated Clay Center 54-46 while the boys dropped a 72-63 decision.

Girls: SE of Saline 54, Clay Center 46

The young Lady Trojans continue to grow as the season progresses, handing the #5 ranked team in class 4A, just their second loss of the season.

Clay Center owned a narrow lead through all the first quarter and the first part of the second quarter until Abigail Pearson gave the Lady Trojans their first lead on a right-handed layup with 6:45 left in the first half. 

From that point on, there were seven lead changes and one tie until Southeast carried a narrow 25-24 advantage at halftime.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

In the second half, the lead teetered back and forth, with neither team leading by more than five points until Southeast started to pull away late in the game for the eight-point victory.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

“This was just a hard-fought, gritty game,” stated Head Coach Shauna Smith, “A possession by possession type of game. That’s what we talked about throughout the week, and that’s how this game was going to be."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kyiah Samuelson scored a new career high, as she and Pearson led all scorers with 16 points apiece, while Lily Edwards led Clay Center with 14 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Southeast will travel to Sterling next week for the Sterling Invitational Tournament as the #1 seed and will take on Sterling in a 7:30 pm tipoff.

Boys: SE of Saline 63, Clay Center 72&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Winning three out of their last four games, the Southeast of Saline boys are still growing in their own rights as they took on the #7 ranked team in class 4A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Clay Center claimed the lead from wire to wire, but the Trojans were able to keep their deficit between four and six points, before the first half ended with a 41-33 Tiger lead.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

In the second half, Clay Center distanced themselves from Southeast by as many as 13 points. Southeast went on a couple of mini runs, but it wouldn’t quite be enough as the Trojans fell by 9 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

“They have a lot weapons” stated head coach Francis Flax, “One of the things I wrote on the board tonight was “Let’s take a step forward”, and I believe that we took a step forward, even with a 9-point loss.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gannon Jacobson led all scorers with 26 points, while Owen Bailey added 21 points. For Clay Center, Weston Hammond led the Tigers with 17 points, followed by Owen Craig with 14 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The loss drops Southeast to 3-6 overall, while Clay Center advances to 7-2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Up next for the Trojans will be the Sterling Invitational tournament, as they will be the #5 seed, and play Hugoton on Tuesday in a 3:00 tipoff.

By Jeremy Obermeyer Salina Post Contributor&nbsp;The Southeast of Saline boys’ and girls’ basketball teams traveled to Clay Center on Friday night as the girls defeated Clay Center 54-46 while the boys dropped a 72-63 decision.<figure>
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 </figure>Girls: SE of Saline 54, Clay Center 46The young Lady Trojans continue to grow as the season progresses, handing the #5 ranked team in class 4A, just their second loss of the season.Clay Center owned a narrow lead through all the first quarter and the first part of the second quarter until Abigail Pearson gave the Lady Trojans their first lead on a right-handed layup with 6:45 left in the first half. From that point on, there were seven lead changes and one tie until Southeast carried a narrow 25-24 advantage at halftime.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In the second half, the lead teetered back and forth, with neither team leading by more than five points until Southeast started to pull away late in the game for the eight-point victory.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; “This was just a hard-fought, gritty game,” stated Head Coach Shauna Smith, “A possession by possession type of game. That’s what we talked about throughout the week, and that’s how this game was going to be."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kyiah Samuelson scored a new career high, as she and Pearson led all scorers with 16 points apiece, while Lily Edwards led Clay Center with 14 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Southeast will travel to Sterling next week for the Sterling Invitational Tournament as the #1 seed and will take on Sterling in a 7:30 pm tipoff.Boys: SE of Saline 63, Clay Center 72&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Winning three out of their last four games, the Southeast of Saline boys are still growing in their own rights as they took on the #7 ranked team in class 4A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Clay Center claimed the lead from wire to wire, but the Trojans were able to keep their deficit between four and six points, before the first half ended with a 41-33 Tiger lead.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In the second half, Clay Center distanced themselves from Southeast by as many as 13 points. Southeast went on a couple of mini runs, but it wouldn’t quite be enough as the Trojans fell by 9 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“They have a lot weapons” stated head coach Francis Flax, “One of the things I wrote on the board tonight was “Let’s take a step forward”, and I believe that we took a step forward, even with a 9-point loss.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gannon Jacobson led all scorers with 26 points, while Owen Bailey added 21 points. For Clay Center, Weston Hammond led the Tigers with 17 points, followed by Owen Craig with 14 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The loss drops Southeast to 3-6 overall, while Clay Center advances to 7-2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Up next for the Trojans will be the Sterling Invitational tournament, as they will be the #5 seed, and play Hugoton on Tuesday in a 3:00 tipoff.

Southeast Girls Upset #5 Clay Center in Doubleheader

Angeline (Anderson) Stevens&nbsp;passed away peacefully January 12, 2025 at Pinnacle Park Nursing Center,

Angie was born on May 4, 1931 in Hope, Kansas to Cecil A. and Gladys (Book) Plank.

She married Glee Anderson on May 6, 1952. They resided on a farm west of Hope until 1972 when they moved into Hope,&nbsp; In 1996 they relocated to Salina, Kansas where she resided until her death.

Glee passed away September 12, 2005.&nbsp; She married Eugene Stevens in August of 2006.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on October of 2017.

Angie spent many years teaching Sunday School classes and she loved to lead Bible studies for any age.&nbsp; She had recently taught a study at the retirement home where she lived.

Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were a constant joy to her and she was very proud of their many accomplishments whether it be through jobs, athletic activities or other interests.

She was preceded in death by; husbands, grandparents, parents, brothers; Gene, Arnold and Thaine Plank; sister Laurel Scott; brother-in-law Bill Scott; sister-in-law Jamie Plank.

Survivors include: Son Darel (Bobbi) Anderson of Hope, Kansas; Daughter Cindy (Brad) Lamer of Salina, KS. Grandchildren: Tami (Kevin) Keller, Tyler Anderson, Brett (Mallory) Lamer, Tanner(Kasey) Anderson. Great grandchildren: Trever and Tysen Keller, Kamryn and Kreyton Anderson, Brecken and Britton Lamer, Kirstin (Collin) Adams and Trenton Keller. Great great granddaughter Bellemy Adams. Brother Arvid Plank of Hope, Kansas; Sister Janet (JR.) Hofmann of Alta Loma, CA ; Brother-in-law Francis (Clema) Anderson of Abilene, Kansas; Sisters-in-law Betty Jo Plank of Emporia, KS and Janice&nbsp; Plank of Torrance, California. Along with many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at First Baptist Church, Salina. Cremation has been chosen and a private burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Southeast of Saline Athletics (checks made out to USD 306, and sent to 1416 Lakeview Dr, Salina, Ks 67401) or Rural Vista Athletics Dept (checks sent to 319 N. Main, Hope Ks, 67451.)

<figure>
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 </figure>Angeline (Anderson) Stevens&nbsp;passed away peacefully January 12, 2025 at Pinnacle Park Nursing Center,Angie was born on May 4, 1931 in Hope, Kansas to Cecil A. and Gladys (Book) Plank.She married Glee Anderson on May 6, 1952. They resided on a farm west of Hope until 1972 when they moved into Hope,&nbsp; In 1996 they relocated to Salina, Kansas where she resided until her death.Glee passed away September 12, 2005.&nbsp; She married Eugene Stevens in August of 2006.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on October of 2017.Angie spent many years teaching Sunday School classes and she loved to lead Bible studies for any age.&nbsp; She had recently taught a study at the retirement home where she lived.Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were a constant joy to her and she was very proud of their many accomplishments whether it be through jobs, athletic activities or other interests.She was preceded in death by; husbands, grandparents, parents, brothers; Gene, Arnold and Thaine Plank; sister Laurel Scott; brother-in-law Bill Scott; sister-in-law Jamie Plank.Survivors include: Son Darel (Bobbi) Anderson of Hope, Kansas; Daughter Cindy (Brad) Lamer of Salina, KS. Grandchildren: Tami (Kevin) Keller, Tyler Anderson, Brett (Mallory) Lamer, Tanner(Kasey) Anderson. Great grandchildren: Trever and Tysen Keller, Kamryn and Kreyton Anderson, Brecken and Britton Lamer, Kirstin (Collin) Adams and Trenton Keller. Great great granddaughter Bellemy Adams. Brother Arvid Plank of Hope, Kansas; Sister Janet (JR.) Hofmann of Alta Loma, CA ; Brother-in-law Francis (Clema) Anderson of Abilene, Kansas; Sisters-in-law Betty Jo Plank of Emporia, KS and Janice&nbsp; Plank of Torrance, California. Along with many nieces and nephews.Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at First Baptist Church, Salina. Cremation has been chosen and a private burial will be held at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Southeast of Saline Athletics (checks made out to USD 306, and sent to 1416 Lakeview Dr, Salina, Ks 67401) or Rural Vista Athletics Dept (checks sent to 319 N. Main, Hope Ks, 67451.)

Angeline (Anderson) Stevens

The Southeast of Saline basketball teams rolled to another doubleheader sweep in 2025 on Tuesday night, rolling the Lions and Lady Lions of Lyons.

Southeast would take the girl’s game 44-19 while the boys won by a confident margin of 67-59.

Defense would win the day for the Lady Trojans on Tuesday night, who held Lyons to just eight first-half points in a dominant overall effort.

This game was over early, with Southeast on top 19-4 after the first quarter, and 32-8 by the halftime intermission.

Suttyn Douglas led the charge for the Lady Trojans with 13 points, but this game was a team effort with eight different players chipping in at least a bucket.

On the other side of the matchup Lyons was led by Sierra Belote, who was the only Lady Lion to approach double digits with eight points.

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina PostThe Southeast of Saline basketball teams rolled to another doubleheader sweep in 2025 on Tuesday night, rolling the Lions and Lady Lions of Lyons.Southeast would take the girl’s game 44-19 while the boys won by a confident margin of 67-59.<figure>
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 </figure>Girls: SE of Saline 44, Lyons 19Defense would win the day for the Lady Trojans on Tuesday night, who held Lyons to just eight first-half points in a dominant overall effort.This game was over early, with Southeast on top 19-4 after the first quarter, and 32-8 by the halftime intermission.Suttyn Douglas led the charge for the Lady Trojans with 13 points, but this game was a team effort with eight different players chipping in at least a bucket.On the other side of the matchup Lyons was led by Sierra Belote, who was the only Lady Lion to approach double digits with eight points.With this result, Southeast improves to 6-2 overall and 4-0 in league play extending their four-game win streak while Lyons drops to 1-7 and 0-4 respectively.Boys: SE of Saline 67, Lyons 59The boy’s game stayed close until the fourth quarter but when it mattered most, Southeast was able to lock in and pull away for a crucial league victory.Lyons led at the end of each quarter, taking a 47-45 advantage into the fourth, but the Trojans outscored their foe 22-12 down the stretch, including nine fourth-quarter free throws.While just five different Trojans scored in this game that proved to be more than enough as three different players finished north of 15 for the game.Gannon Jacobson led the charge in a 20-point effort, with Owen Bailey adding 17 more and Tiernen Ptacek chipping in a career-high 19 points.On the other end four different Lions scored in double figures, led by Xavier Solis (15), Tegan Link (13), Paco Espinoza (11), and Deacon Showalter (10).With this result, the Trojans improve to 3-5 overall and 2-3 in league play while Lyons slides to 3-5 and 1-3.Both SES teams will be back in action on Friday when they travel to take on Clay Center.