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By JAYCEE DALE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hays High School boys’ basketball team hosted in-town rival Thomas More Prep-Marian in the first round of the Hays City Shootout on Thursday night at the HHS gym. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Indians were able to pull away early for a 69-36 win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hays High (1-0) was aided by a big senior lineup, including starters Wes Oakley, Noah Weimer, Carson Keiffer, Jace Linenberger and Jordan Dale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indians came out hot, going on a 10-2 run in the first quarter. TMP (0-1) struggled in the opening quarter against Hays High\u2019s lockdown defense. HHS was able to hold the Monarchs to only nine points in the opening frame, taking a 19-9 lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hays High pushed the ball up and down the court, making it a fast-paced game both defensively and offensively. TMP was unable to make offensive plays in the second quarter, and Hays High took a 37-16 advantage into halftime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

HHS stretched its lead to 25 in the third quarter with back-to-back 3’s from Noah Weimer. TMP trailed 56-29 entering the final period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HHS was able to go deep into its bench for the rest of the fourth quarter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jace Wentling led TMP with 16 points, and Jace Linenberger paced HHS with 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hays High will face Olathe West in the second round of the Hays City Shootout at 8:15 tonight in hopes to head to Saturday’s championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n