On Wednesday mornins, the Southeast of Saline basketball teams learned what path they must take if they hope to qualify for the 3A State Basketball Tournament. Both boys and girls for SES will face familiar opponents in the first round.
The Trojans (14-6) are the #2 seed in the Marion Bracket. SES will host #7 Hutchinson-Trinity (9-10) on Monday at Southeast of Saline High School. The Trojans beat the Celtics in January at the Sterling Invitational, 44-36. SES trailed by 6 points at the end of the 3rd quarter but outscored Trinity in the 4th quarter, 17-3 for the win. Jackson Montgomery was the only player to score in double-digits for either team with 10 points.
The Lady Trojans are the #2 seed in the Marion Bracket. SES will host #7 Sacred Heart (7-13) on Tuesday at Southeast of Saline High School. The Lady Trojans have been victorious in both meetings with Sacred Heart this season.
Both games can be heard on 99KG and Salina Post.
For a complete bracket from the KSHSAA, click the links below.