The Emporia High boys trailed by seven points on three different occasions and rallied for a 41-36 victory over the Indians. After the game was tied at four, Hays went on a 7-0 run to lead 11-4 and eventually led 11-7 after the first quarter.
Both teams managed a 7-7 second quarter with the Indians leading 18-14 at halftime.
Hays managed to get back up seven at 25-18 before the Spartans made it 25-22 heading into the fourth. Hays led 28-22 early in the fourth quarter before the Spartans used a 12-0 run to lead 34-28 and never relinquished the lead despite Hays pulling within one. Harry Trelc led Emporia High with 16 points.
Emporia High coach Lee Baldwin was proud of how his team finished a game. Emporia High is now 4-2 on the season.
Emporia JV 43
Hays JV 46
JV Record: 2-1
Emporia C 41
Hayden C 50
C Record: 2-1