KWWR Sports Report 1/24/23

The first round of the 98th Annual Bowling Green Tourney is in the books.

In girls action last night, Elsberry beat Van-Far 47 – 29, North Callaway defeated Clopton 45 – 41, Winfield defeated Bowling Green 49 – 44 and Silex bested Louisiana 64 – 57.

Elsberry takes on North Callaway tomorrow night at 5:30 while Winfield gets Silex at 6:50 for a chance at the finals.

On the consolation side, Van-Far battles Clopton at 5:30 tomorrow night and it’s a Pike County matchup between Bowling Green and Louisiana at 6:50.

It’s the first round of boys action tonight.

At 5:30 it’s first seeded Elsberry taking on 8th-seeded Silex and the #4 seed Louisiana taking on the fifth seeded Van-Far Indians.

At 6:50, it’s a battle of the second and seventh seeds, Clopton and Bowling Green as well as #3 North Callaway taking on the sixth seed Winfield.

Mexico boys basketball pick up a trio of wins at Mexico High School Sports Complex last night.

Mexico 9th grade won over Boonville 52 – 16 to improve to 8 – 3 on the season.

Mexico JV remain undefeated at 8 – 0 after beating Boonville 57 – 48.

In varsity action, Mexico improves to 12 – 5 overall with their 66 – 40 win over Boonville.

Next up for the Bulldogs, a home game Thursday for the varsity and JV squads as they host Father Tolton.

The Blues skate on home ice tonight as they host the Buffalo Sabres, puck drops at 7:00.

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