Sports In Brief
McLouth girls win first game of season
The McLouth High girls basketball team won its first game of the season Friday against Jefferson County North.
Senior Abby Annis lead the team with 24 points and sophomore Missy Rome added 20 points in the McLouth’s 63-50 win.
McLouth improved to 1-3 and handed Jefferson County North (4-1) its first loss of the season.
MHS played Wathena on Tuesday night, but the game ran past The Mirror’s press time.
McLouth will play host to Topeka Cair Paravel at 5 p.m. Friday.
Bulldogs boys still looking for first win
The McLouth High boys basketball team (0-4) tried for its first victory of the year, but could not overcome Jefferson County North and lost, 38-28, Friday.
Seniors Mark Stewart and Mike Rome led MHS in scoring with eight points a piece.
Sophomore Cole Batman contributed six points.
The Bulldogs faced Wathena Tuesday, but the game ran past The Mirror’s press time.
McLouth will play host to Topeka Cair Paravel on Friday.
Free throw contest returns to THS
The 2008 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Tonganoxie High School Gymnasium.
Boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in their respective age divisions. Participants must provide proof of age and written parent consent. For entry forms or more information call Mark Zerrer at (913) 845-2900.