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# McPherson Boys Split Weekend Games
- URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-boys-split-weekend-games/
- Published: 2025-12-08T13:50:31.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-29T22:42:23.000Z
- Description: Bullpups Bounce Back Against Liberal, Start Season 2-1
- Author: Treg Fawl
- Tags: mcj, dnn, #sports

**MCPHERSON** — The McPherson High School boys basketball team split a pair of games over the weekend, falling to Salina South on Friday before bouncing back with an impressive victory over Liberal on Saturday.

### December 5 vs. Salina South

The Bullpups dropped their first game of the season Friday night, falling 58-43 to Salina South. The Cougars controlled the contest, handing McPherson their first loss after opening the season with a win.

### December 6 vs. Liberal

McPherson responded with a strong performance Saturday, defeating Liberal 66-47 for a convincing 19-point victory. The Bullpups' balanced attack and solid defensive effort helped them bounce back quickly from the previous night's defeat.

McPherson now stands at 2-1 on the young season and will travel to Derby on Monday, December 9, for their next contest.

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**Season Record: 2-1**

**December 5** **SALINA SOUTH 58, MCPHERSON 43**

**December 6** **MCPHERSON 66, LIBERAL 47**

**Next Game**: Tuesday, December 9 at Derby

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