Sparks capture title at local youth basketball tournament

Nevada High School and Middle School played host to a youth basketball tournament, with 37 teams competing, grades third through sixth. The Nevada Tiger fifth-grade Sparks traveling basketball team captured first place, going 3-0, as they defeated Fort Scott in the championship game. The champion fifth-grade Nevada Sparks, front row from left: Lanie Jackson, Lindsey Wilson, Katie Johnson, and Clara Swearingen. Back: Coach Joe Swearingen, Bennett Irwin, Lakyn Applegate, Chloe Morris, Kara Phillips, Abbi Balk, Alli Balk, Coach Bob Kerbs. (Photos by Ralph Pokorny/Daily Mail)

Nevada fifth-grade Sparks guard, Clara Swearingen drives in for two points during the girls championship game with the Fort Scott (Kan.) Fireballs.

Lakyn Applegate drives the right-side during the Sparks pool game with the Butler Lady Bears, Saturday.

Lindsey Wilson attempts a 3-pointer during Saturday's game against the Butler Bears.

Nevada Lady Sparks guard, Bennett Irwin releases a mid-range jumper.

Teammates Lakyn Applegate (left) and Clara Swearingen, fight for control of the ball with two Butler players.

Abbi Balk drives to the basket.

Katie Johnson releases a jumper, during the Sparks contest with the Butler Bears.