Larned girls advance to 3A semifinals

Lady Indians rally in fourth quarter to defeat Scott City, 45-30

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Larned High School girls basketball team defeated Scott City 45-30 in the sub-state playoffs, rallying with a 19-9 fourth quarter to advance to the 3A semifinals. The game was a rematch of an earlier contest where Scott City had upset Larned, but this time the Lady Indians were able to pull away late after a tight and physical battle.

Why it matters

This win keeps Larned's season alive as they continue their push for a state championship in Class 3A. The Lady Indians have had a strong season, going 18-6 so far, and this victory over a tough Scott City squad shows they have the ability to win close games against quality opponents.

The details

Larned got off to a slow start, missing their first seven shots and falling behind 6-0. But they responded with an 11-1 run to take an 11-7 lead after the first quarter. The game remained tight through the first three quarters, with Larned leading 21-14 at halftime and 26-21 after three. Scott City pulled within two points early in the fourth, but Larned's defense forced 16 turnovers and the Lady Indians pulled away with a 19-9 scoring edge in the final period to win 45-30.

  • The game was played on Friday evening.
  • Larned and Scott City had previously met several weeks earlier, with Scott City winning that matchup 36-31.

The players

Jerrod Smith

The head coach of the Larned High School girls basketball team.

Piper Fox

A 6-foot senior who led Scott City with 9 points.

Jadyn Crosby

The leading scorer for Larned with 18 points.

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What they’re saying

“We started out slow, missing a lot of good shots but our defense kept us in the game. Once we got rolling in the fourth quarter, we played some excellent basketball. Give credit to Scott City. They are a tough matchup and we had to play well to beat them.”

— Jerrod Smith, Larned head coach (gbtribune.com)

What’s next

Larned will play Beloit in the 3A semifinals on Wednesday, March 4, with the winner advancing to the championship game on Saturday, March 7.

The takeaway

Larned's ability to rally in the fourth quarter and pull away for the 45-30 victory shows the Lady Indians' resilience and determination to keep their season alive. This win sets up an intriguing semifinal matchup as Larned continues its pursuit of a 3A state championship.