The Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League I has four basketball teams still alive this week as state tournaments begin across the state.
The AVCTL I is led by Derby High School, which has both its boys’ and girls’ teams playing in this week’s Class 6A state tournament.
The Derby boys will be joined by AVCTL I rival Maize High in the boys’ Class 6A state tournament while the Lady Panthers will be the lone AVCTL I girls’ team in the Class 6A state tournament, but the Maize South Lady Mavericks will be the lone AVCTL I girls’ team in the Class 5A state tournament.
The Lady Mavericks were the lone AVCTL I team to qualify for either Class 5A state tournament.
Here is a look at what each AVCTL I team did this past week:
CAMPUS
The Lady Colt basketball team saw its season come to an end on Wednesday when it was defeated 72-24 against Liberal in the opening round of the Class 6A sub-state tournament. The Lady Colts saw their season end with a 2-18, 0-12 record. … The Colt boys’ basketball team finished the season with a 2-19, 0-12 record.
DERBY
The Lady Panther basketball team kept its season alive on Wednesday with an 82-10 victory against Wichita North in the opening round of the Class 6A sub-state tournament. The Lady Panthers defeated Garden City 74-33 in the championship game on Saturday. The Lady Panthers will face Wichita East in the opening round on Thursday. … The Panther boys’ basketball team qualified for the Class 6A state tournament on Friday with a 62-46 victory against Lawrence Free State in the finals of the Class 6A sub-state tournament. The Panthers will face Olathe North in the opening round on Wednesday.
HUTCHINSON
The Lady Salt Hawk basketball team saw its season end on Friday after a 50-17 loss against Hays in the finals of the Class 5A sub-state tournament. The Lady Salt Hawks finished the season with a 15-7, 9-3 record. … The Salt Hawk boys’ basketball team saw its season come to an end on Wednesday when it lost 48-43 against Hays in the opening round of the Class 5A sub-state tournament. The Salt Hawks finished the season with a 10-11, 7-5 record.
MAIZE
The Lady Eagle basketball team saw its season end on Wednesday when it lost 51-27 against Manhattan in the opening round of the Class 6A sub-state tournament. The Lady Eagles finished the season with a 5-16, 2-10 record. … The Eagle boys’ basketball team qualified for the Class 6A state tournament on Friday with a 75-64 victory against Wichita Northwest in the finals of the Class 6A sub-state tournament. The Eagles will face Shawnee Mission South on Wednesday in the opening round.
MAIZE SOUTH
The Lady Maverick basketball team qualified for the Class 5A state tournament on Friday with a 52-45 victory against Arkansas City. The Lady Mavericks will face Spring Hill on Wednesday in the opening round. … The Maverick boys’ basketball team kept its season alive on Wednesday when it defeated Emporia 57-47 in the opening round of the Class 5A sub-state tournament. The Mavericks lost 61-42 against Kapaun Mt. Carmel Saturday in the championship game. The Mavericks finished the season with a 12-10, 7-5 record.
SALINA SOUTH
The Lady Cougar basketball team finished the season with a 10-11, 6-6 record. … The Cougar boys’ basketball team saw its season end on Wednesday when it was defeated 66-43 against Kapaun Mt. Carmel in the opening round of the Class 5A sub-state tournament. The Cougars finished the season with a 7-14, 3-9 record.
VALLEY CENTER
The Lady Hornet basketball team finished the season with a 10-11, 4-8 record. … The Hornet boys’ basketball team kept its season alive on Wednesday with a 68-61 overtime victory against Topeka Seaman in the opening round of the Class 5A sub-state tournament. The Hornets saw their season come to an end on Saturday when they lost 81-54 against Topeka West in the sub-state championship game. The Hornets finished the season with an 11-11, 4-8 record.
2024-25 Ark Valley Chisholm Trail I Girls BB Standings
AVCT Overall
Team W L W L
Derby 11 1 19 3
Maize South 10 2 19 3
Hutchinson 9 3 15 7
Salina South 6 6 10 11
Valley Center 4 8 10 11
Maize 2 10 5 16
Campus 0 12 2 18
Wednesday, March 5
Derby 82, Wichita North 10 – 6A sub-state
Manhattan 51, Maize 27 – 6A sub-state
Liberal 72, Campus 24 – 6A sub-state
Friday, March 7
Hays 50, Hutchinson 17 – 5A sub-state
Maize South 52. Ark City 45 – 5A sub-state
Saturday, March 8
Derby 74, Garden City 33 – 6A sub-state
2024-25 Ark Valley Chisholm Trail I Boys BB Standings
AVCT Overall
Team W L W L
Derby 11 1 21 1
Maize 10 2 16 6
Maize South 7 5 12 10
Hutchinson 7 5 10 11
Valley Center 4 8 11 11
Salina South 3 9 7 14
Campus 0 12 2 19
Wednesday, March 5
Kapaun Mt. Carmel 66, Salina South 43 – 5A sub-state
Maize South 57, Emporia 47 – 5A sub-state
Valley Center 68, Topeka Seaman 61 OT – 5A sub-state
Hays 48, Hutchinson 43 – 5A sub-state
Friday, March 7
Derby 52, Free State 46 – 6A sub-state
Maize 75. Wichita Northwest 64 – 6A sub-state
Saturday, March 8
Kapaun Mt. Carmel 61, Maize South 42 – 5A sub-state
Topeka West 81, Valley Center 54 – 5A sub-state
