Piper drops Eisenhower rematch in Spring Hill

by Brian Turrel The Piper Pirates came frustratingly close to avenging last year’s Spring Hill tournament loss to Eisenhower High School, ending up on the short side of the 70-61 final score. In the first half, Piper played the Tigers to a 29-29 draw. The Pirates’ defense disrupted Eisenhower’s drives inside, and Braijion Barnes limited … Continue reading “Piper drops Eisenhower rematch in Spring Hill”

Piper wins first round at Spring Hill

by Brian Turrel The Piper Pirates charged into the Spring Hill Invitational Basketball Tournament, taking a 70 – 46 win over the Blue Valley Southwest Timberwolves in the opening round. Piper senior Bryce Yoder made six three-pointers in the game, his teammates repeatedly screening Yoder’s defender in the lane to get him open on the … Continue reading “Piper wins first round at Spring Hill”

Watson posts 32 in Braves win

by Brian Turrel The Bonner Springs boys basketball team held off a fourth quarter rally by Piper to earn a 73-61 victory Friday night on the Bonner Springs home court. Bonner Springs held a small but consistent lead through the first three quarters, fending off the Pirates with three-pointers from guard A.J. Watson when they … Continue reading “Watson posts 32 in Braves win”