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Sub-state basketball brackets have been unveiled; Where every Topeka-area team will play

liam keating, topeka capital-journal
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TOPEKA — Postseason basketball is finally here. After the conclusion of the regular season on Friday night, KSHSAA unveiled the sub-state bracket for each team. Check out where every Topeka-area team will begin their postseason journey below.

Washburn Rural's Destiny Ochs dribbles the ball against Topeka High on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Washburn Rural defeated Topeka High 56-26.
Washburn Rural's Destiny Ochs dribbles the ball against Topeka High on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Washburn Rural defeated Topeka High 56-26.

Washburn Rural

The Washburn Rural boys team will be the no. 9 seed in the Class 6A Sub-state bracket. The Junior Blues (10-10) will go on the road to no. 8 Wichita Southeast (11-9). The game will start at 6 p.m. on Wednesday. The winner will face no. 1 Wichita Heights (19-1) or no. 16 Liberal (5-15) in the next round on Saturday.

The girls team is the no. 5 seed in the Class 6A Sub-state bracket. The Junior Blues (13-7) will host no. 12 Wichita Northwest (5-15) at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. The winner will face no. 4 Wichita South (13-7) or no. 13 Dodge City (5-15) on Friday.

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Topeka High freshman Ahsieryrhuajh Rayton (14) drives the ball in the second half of the senior night game against Hayden Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.
Topeka High freshman Ahsieryrhuajh Rayton (14) drives the ball in the second half of the senior night game against Hayden Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Topeka High

Topeka High boys did not qualify for the Class 6A Sub-state tournament. The Trojans (5-15) missed out on tiebreakers. They finished the season on a nine game losing streak.

On the girls side, Topeka High is the no. 11 seed with their 5-14 record. The Trojans will go on the road to no. 6 Manhattan (10-10) at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The winner will face no. 3 Liberal (14-6) or no. 14 Wichita North (3-17) on Friday.

Highland Park senior Tamir Anderson (30) aims a three-point shot against Washington in the first half of the game Friday, Feb. 23, 2024 at Topeka West.
Highland Park senior Tamir Anderson (30) aims a three-point shot against Washington in the first half of the game Friday, Feb. 23, 2024 at Topeka West.

Highland Park

Highland Park boys are the no. 1 seed in their Class 5A Sub-state bracket. The Scots enter with a 19-1 record. They will face no. 16 Turner (4-16) in the opening round. The game will be played at 7 p.m. at Topeka High due to their gym flooding. The winner will face no. 8 Kansas City Washington (12-8) or no. 9 Bonner Springs (12-8) on Friday.

On the girls side, Highland Park is the no. 3 seed with their 14-5 record. They take on no.14 Pittsburg (5-15) at 6 p.m. on Wednesday. The game will be played at Topeka West. The winner will face no. 6 Spring Hill (14-6) or no. 11 Blue Valley Southwest (10-10) on Saturday.

Seaman’s Anna Becker takes a shot against Shawnee Heights on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The Thunderbirds defeated the Vikings 57-51.
Seaman’s Anna Becker takes a shot against Shawnee Heights on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The Thunderbirds defeated the Vikings 57-51.

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Seaman

Seaman (9-11) boys are the no. 11 seed in the Class 5A Sub-state bracket. In the first round, they will go on the road and play Topeka West (13-7) at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The winner will face no. 3 Andover (16-4) or no. 14 Salina Central (6-14) on Friday.

The girls team secured the coveted no. 1 seed with their 18-2 record. They will host JC Harmon (1-15) at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The winner will take on no. 8 Basehor-Linwood (12-8) or no. 9 Sumner Academy (10-9) on Saturday.

Shawnee Heights’ Jaret Sanchez secures a block against Seaman on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The Thunderbirds defeated the Vikings 69-55.
Shawnee Heights’ Jaret Sanchez secures a block against Seaman on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The Thunderbirds defeated the Vikings 69-55.

Shawnee Heights

Shawnee Heights (17-3) boys will host no. 14 St. James Academy (4-16) in the opening round of Class 5A Sub-state action. The Thunderbirds are the no. 3 seed in the bracket and they tip off at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The winner will face no. 6 St. Thomas Aquinas (16-4) or no. 11 Sumner Academy (7-12).

The girls team is the no. 7 seed and will play inside their home gym in the opening round of Class 5A Sub-state action. The Thunderbirds (14-6) will face no. 10 Piper (10-10) at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The winner will face no. 2 De Soto (17-3) or no. 15 Lansing (2-18) on Saturday.

Topeka West's Kamoni Ford during a game against Junction City on Thursday, Dec. 14.
Topeka West's Kamoni Ford during a game against Junction City on Thursday, Dec. 14.

Topeka West

On the boys side, the Chargers are the no. 6 seed and will host no.11 Seaman in the opening round of Class 5A Sub-state action. Topeka West (13-7) and the Vikings (9-11) will tip off at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The winner will face no. 3 Andover (16-4) or no. 14 Salina Central (6-14) on Friday.

No. 14 Topeka West (8-12) girls face no. 3 Emporia (19-1) in the first round of Class 5A Sub-state. The game will be hosted by Emporia with tip-off time at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The winner take on either no. 6 Great Bend (14-6) or no. 11 Salina Central (10-10) on Saturday.

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Hayden senior Lauren Sandstrom (5) looks for a pass against Topeka High in the second half of the senior night game Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.
Hayden senior Lauren Sandstrom (5) looks for a pass against Topeka High in the second half of the senior night game Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Hayden

Hayden boys basketball is the no. 6 seed in the Class 3A Sub-state bracket. They will face no. 3 Bishop Ward (11-8) in the first round at 7 p.m. on Monday. The game will be played at Turner High School. The winner will face no. 2 Perry-Lecompton (13-7) or no. 7 Royal Valley (4-16) on Thursday at Royal Valley.

On the girls side, the Wildcats are the no. 1 seed with a 16-3 record. They host no. 8 Bishop Ward (0-19) at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The winner will take on either no. 4 Atchison County (6-12) or no. 5 Perry-Lecompton (6-14) at Royal Valley on Friday.

Rossville starters await their turn to be called to the court in for the War on 24 game against Silver Lake Friday, February 9, 2024, inside Rossville High School.
Rossville starters await their turn to be called to the court in for the War on 24 game against Silver Lake Friday, February 9, 2024, inside Rossville High School.

Rossville

Rossville boys are the no. 2 seed in the Class 3A bracket. The Bulldawgs (14-6) will face no. 7 Riley County (7-12) in the opening round at 7 p.m. in the opening round action. The winner will face no. 3 Nemaha Central (14-6) or no. 6 Marysville (10-10) at Riley County High School on Thursday.

The girls team is the no. 3 seed in the Class 3A Sub-state bracket. Rossville (17-3) takes on no. 6 Riley County (11-8) in the opening round at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Rossville will host the game in their own gym. The winner will face no. 2 Nemaha Central (18-2) or no. 7 St. Marys (11-8) on Friday at Riley County.

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Silver Lake senior McKinley Kruger (12) shoots against Rossville in the second half of the War on 24 game Friday, February 9, 2024, inside Rossville High School.
Silver Lake senior McKinley Kruger (12) shoots against Rossville in the second half of the War on 24 game Friday, February 9, 2024, inside Rossville High School.

Silver Lake

On the boys side, Silver Lake enters the Class 3A Sub-state tournament with a 12-7 record. They will go on the road to no. 4 St. Marys (12-7) in the opening round at 7 p.m. on Monday. The winner will meet no. 1 Beloit (19-1) and no. 8 Minneapolis (4-16) in the next round on Thursday at Riley County High School.

Silver Lake’s girls team is the no. 1 seeded team in the Class 3A Sub-state bracket. They are 19-0 and will host no. 8 Marysville (10-10) in the first round at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The winner will face no. 4 Minneapolis (15-5) or no. 5 Beloit (15-5) at Riley County on Friday.

Cair Paravel's Simon Everhart and Lucas Marichal celebrate against Maranatha Christian Academy on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Cair Paravel defeated Maranatha Academy 66-49.
Cair Paravel's Simon Everhart and Lucas Marichal celebrate against Maranatha Christian Academy on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Cair Paravel defeated Maranatha Academy 66-49.

Cair Paravel

Cair Paravel’s boys team is the no. 5 seed in the Class 2A Sub-state bracket. The Lions (12-8) will face Jefferson County North (13-7) on the road at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The winner will meet no. 1 seed Maur Hill Mount Academy (16-4) or no. 8 seeds Pleasant Ridge (4-15) or McLouth (4-16), depending on play-in game results. The second round game will be played on Friday at Jefferson County North.

The girls team defeated McClouth (1-19) 45-26 in the play-in game on Saturday. Cair Paravel (6-15) will face no. 1 Riverside (18-2) in the first round of sub-state at 7 p.m. on Monday.

Liam Keating covers high school sports for The Topeka Capital-Journal. Send stats or information to him at Lkeating@gannett.com.

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