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Wildcats win substate title, state bracket released

Andy Brown / Louisburg Sports Zone
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The Louisburg boys basketball team posed with their substate championship trophy following Saturday’s 64-52 win over Fort Scott.


 

The Louisburg High School boys basketball team captured the substate tournament title Saturday when the Wildcats defeated Fort Scott 64-52.

The Wildcats (10-12) advanced to the state tournament for the first time since 2005 thanks to a big third quarter in which the Wildcats outscored Fort Scott 19-6.

Louisburg had three players score in double figures as seniors Grant Harding and Jayce Geiman each finished with 15 points, while T.J. Dover finished with 13.

The Class 4A state bracket was released this morning and the Wildcats earned the No. 6 seed and will play No. 3 Bishop Miege (19-3) at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday.

 

Look for a full story on Saturday’s substate title game in the near future.