HOLCOMB 80, LARNED 40 — Holcomb's Kaden Hardy scored 21 points to lead the fast-paced Longhorns past outmanned Larned 80-40 in Friday's 3A substate basketball game. Holcomb ran off 16 straight in the second quarter.

Larned (7-14) was paced by Kylier Greene with 12 points and Carter Crosby with 10 points. Larned made 17 of 43 field goals (39%) and converted 4-of-4 free throws. The Indians made 2 of 11 three-pointers. 

Holcomb's Jareht (12) and Brody Deniston (10) scored in double figures. The Longhorns (17-4) play Beloit (16-4) in the March 5 substate semifinal. 

Holcomb jumped out to a 21-6 first-quarter lead and were never challenged as they led 51-17 at halftime. The Longhorns built their lead on a combination of Larned turnovers, offensive rebounds and some terrific 3-point shooting. Only Greene’s inside presence offered much offensive resistance for Larned. 

Holcomb converted 12 of 38 shots on 3-pointers. The Longhorns made 28 of 61 field goals (46%) and 8 of 13 free throws. Holcomb converted 14 Larned turnovers into easy baskets.

Larned 6 11 13 10 — 40

Holcomb 21 30 19 10 — 80 

LARNED (7-14)—Greene 12, Crosby 10, Regan 6, Shaver 5, Martinez 3, Pinkston 2, Gonzalez 2, Totals 17-43 (2-11) 4-4 40 

HOLCOMB (17-4)—Hardy 21, Harrell 10, Deniston 10, Brown 7, Autry 5, Brady Sullivan 6, Austin Sullivan 9, Thyne 2, Johnson 5, Mader 4, Cranston 2, Totals 28-61 (12-38) 8-13 80

3A BOYS 

SCOTT CITY A—3-5 SEMIFINALS—Lakin 20-1 vs. Hoisington 12-9; Holcomb 17-4 vs. Beloit 16-4; FIRST ROUND—Lakin 87, Nickerson 28; Hoisington 61, SW Heights 37; Holcomb 80, Larned 40; Beloit 55, Ellsworth 38

SCOTT CITY B—3-5 SEMIFINALS—Goodland 18-3 vs. Colby 12-9; Norton 16-5 vs. Scott City 17-4; FIRST ROUND—Goodland 59, Cimarron 33; Colby 70, Russell 43; Norton 60, Kingman 52; Scott City 73, Lyons 28