Golden Belt Arrows place third SALINA — The Golden Belt Arrows basketball program delivered a strong showing at the Division 2 Kansas Christian Basketball Association State Championship with third-place finishes. Across eight combined games, the Arrows demonstrated grit, depth, and resilience, highlighted by three players being named to the KCBA All-Tournament team. Golden Belt players Jordan Kitch, Jack Hembree and Sonora Fisher were named to the KCBA All-Tournament Team, highlighting their leadership and consistency throughout championship play. The boys opened their tournament with a hard-fought matchup against Wichita Angels Academy, which won 37-34 on a buzzer-beater 3-pointer. Hembree led Golden Belt with 19 points while Kitch added 6, Beckim Neidenthal 5 and Josh Chipman 4. Kitch delivered 8 assists and 3 steals. Golden Belt overpowered the Chanute Christian Warriors 80–39 after jumping to a 20-point first-quarter lead. Kitch led with 23 points. Every Arrows player contributed at least two points. Veritas Christian pulled away for a 63–52 victory over Golden Belt. Kitch recorded 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists. Jack Hembree (13), Chipman (13), Neidenthal (9), and Charlie Hembree (2) contributed. Golden Belt closed out with a 68–52 win over the Arkansas City Lions to secure the third-place trophy in Division 2. Kitch delivered a standout 35-point performance on 61% shooting while going 8-for-9 from the line with 7 steals. Neidenthal contributed 13, Jack Hembree 8, Charlie Hembree 1, Ethan Robl 7, and Chipman 4. Jack Hembree grabbed nine rebounds as the Arrows grabbed 35 rebounds to control the boards. Fellowship Baptist defeated Liberty Homeschool 51-35 for first place. LADY ARROWS —The Lady Arrows started with a 34–30 win over Chanute Christian after overcoming an early deficit with a strong second quarter. Madelyn Hammeke led with 9 points and 5 steals, followed by Kinley Stos (7,) Sonora Fisher (6), Brooke Barton (5), Gabby Detello (4), and Fiona Rugan (3). Christ Prep Academy downed the Arrows 45–17 as Christ Prep surged late beyond the 3-point arc. Fisher led with 7 points, Rugan and Stos 4 apiece, and Barton 2. The Arrows and Flint Hills Christian School featured a game with  repeated lead changes before the Flint Hills won 26–18. Fisher scored 6 points, Emma Beahm 5, Detello 3, and Stos and Barton each contributed 2. The Lady Arrows with a 33–21 victory over the Liberty Arrows to secure the third-place in Division 2. Barton scored 12 points, Beahm 9, Detello and Fisher 4 apiece, and Hammeke and Ryana Burhenn 2 apiece. Beahm grabbed 9 rebounds as the Lady Arrows had 35 rebounds. Smoky Valley Home Educators defeated Flint Hills Christian School for first place. The Arrows will compete March 5–7 at the National Christian Homeschool Division 2 Tournament.