ALMA — The first quarters told the tale on a tough day on the hardwood for Marmaton Valley High’s squads Saturday.
The Wildcats were at Waubunsee High School’s gymnasium to take on Hanover for a neutral site showdown.
In girls play, Hanover, ranked third in Class 1A-II, blasted its way to a 24-4 lead after one quarter.
Marmaton Valley picked up its game from there — performing admirably, even against a substantially taller and deeper squad — in what became a 54-17 setback.
That set the tone for the boys contest, where Hanover — ranked No. 2 in…
