Jahenns Manigat had 16 points and five rebounds to lift Creighton to a 68-65 win over Wichita State in the final of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Ethan Wragge added 15 points for the Bluejays, who are headed to their second straight NCAA Tournament with their second MVC Tourney title in as many seasons. Malcolm Armstead scored a game-high 28 points with nine rebounds for the Shockers, who drop to 26-and-8 and 12-and-6 in the MVC.
The KLPW Radio Athlete of the Week is Anna Houston with the Union Track and Field Team. She was recently named the Girls Outstanding Performer in the Four Rivers Conference Meet at St. Clair High School. Anna ran in the district meet in Jefferson City Saturday and qualified for the sectional in the 100 and 300 hurdles, the long jump and the 4X400 Relay.
Undoubtedly, the capture of Boston marathon bombing "Suspect #2"--as named by law enforcement--has quickly brought the issue of Islamic terrorism to the forefront.
The Missouri State High School Activities Association Championship Track and Field competition will run today and tomorrow at Lincoln University in Jefferson City. Boys and girls in classes 1 and 2 will compete.
Soccer...
The Union Wildcats will host Helias in the class 2 sectional Tuesday evening at 5:00
