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Haxton Has Career Night as Smoky Valley Wins Third Straight

Tuesday, January 27

Kenzley Haxton scored a game-high 26 points, Kamryn Ryan added 10, and Smoky Valley won their third straight game on Tuesday, beating Trinity Catholic 61-30. It was Smoky Valley's fourth win in five games. Smoky Valley started strong, leading 23-3 after one quarter. The Celtics, however,... Read More.

Ryan Has Big Night, Lifting Smoky Valley to Win at Trinity Catholic

Tuesday, January 27

Kristian Ryan poured in a game-high 29 points, Ty Heitschmidt added 14, and Smoky Valley won their third straight game for the first time this season as the Vikings beat Trinity Catholic 61-53 on Tuesday in Hutchinson. Trinity Catholic was the team that started strong,... Read More.

Viking Girls and Boys Take 5th at Sterling Invitational

Saturday, January 24

STERLING, Kan. – Following the same trajectory for the Sterling Invitational, the Smoky Valley basketball teams each went 2-1 this past week, taking fifth place finishes in tough battles on Friday. Girls Quarterfinals-Scott City 52, Smoky Valley 32 - The Beavers held a 10-5 lead after first... Read More.

Kamryn Ryan Leads Smoky Valley to Tournament Win over Trinity Catholic

Thursday, January 22

Kamryn Ryan scored a season-high 14 points, Kenzley Haxton and Illie De Baere added 10 points apiece, and Smoky Valley downed Trinity Catholic 48-17 on Thursday in the Sterling Invitational consolation semifinals at Sterling High School. Smoky Valley, which improved to 3-7, had a balanced... Read More.

Roberto Guerrero Sets Career High in Scoring as Trinity Catholic Boys Upend Smoky Valley

Tuesday, January 20

Roberto Guerrero scored a career-high 15 points on 7 of 9 shooting, Alex Guajardo continued his strong return, and the Trinity Catholic boys basketball team shook off Friday's disappointing loss by beating Smoky Valley 59-48 on Tuesday in the first round of the Sterling... Read More.

Smoky Valley Gets Road Sweep at Nickerson

Friday, January 16

NICKERSON, Kan. – The Smoky Valley basketball teams were on the road Friday night against the Nickerson Panthers. The Vikings jumped out to early leads in both the boys and girls contests and didn't look back in big victories. Girls-Smoky Valley 54, Nickerson 24– The... Read More.

Salthawk Basketball Sweeps Valley Center

Wednesday, January 14

Danai Morgan scored 17 points, and Ava Krone added 14 points, and the Hutchinson High girls took down Valley Center 49-32 on Tuesday. The Salthawks led 30-24 at halftime, but then they dominated the second half, holding Valley Center to seven second-half points. The Salthawks improve... Read More.

Vikings Split with Irish at Home

Wednesday, January 14

LINDSBORG, Kan. – The Smoky Valley basketball teams had their first home games of 2026 on Tuesday night, hosting the Chapman Irish. The Chapman girls jumped out to an early lead on their way to a 20-point win, while the Viking boys used a... Read More.

Hoisington Earns Home Sweep of Smoky Valley

Wednesday, January 7

HOISINGTON, Kan. – The Smoky Valley basketball teams hit the road to start the 2026 portion of their schedule on Tuesday night, facing the Hoisington Cardinals. Hoisington, who had already played games in 2026, sweeping Russell at home last Friday, picked up wins in... Read More.

Halstead Girls Move to 6-0; Vikings Boys Stay Unbeaten at Home

Saturday, December 20

LINDSBORG, Kan. – The 2025 portion of the high school hoops schedule for Smoky Valley and Halstead wrapped up on Friday night. The Halstead girls used a big third quarter to pull away for a victory over Smoky Valley, while the Viking boys withstood... Read More.

Union Valley In Soft Lockdown Out of Abundance of Caution

Friday, December 19

UPDATE: The Soft Lockdown has been lifted at Union Valley Elementary. The nearby threat has been resolved. BUHLER, Kan. - December 19, 2025 - 8:08 a.m. - Union Valley has been informed of a nearby threat. In an abundance of caution, Union Valley is in... Read More.

Williams Joins Emergency Department Staff at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital

Thursday, December 18

LARNED, Kan. — Throughout his almost three-decades-long nursing career, Ron Williams has been drawn to emergency care for patients throughout Kansas and in other states. That attraction has now led him to the Emergency Department (ED) at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital (PVCH). “I have always worked... Read More.