Mitchell Kernels boys basketball goes 5-1 in Kansas

By Mitchell Now June 19, 2022 10:00 pm

The Mitchell Kernels competed in a weekend tournament at James Naismith Court at the University of Kansas. The Kernels went 5-1, losing in the championship bracket final four by two points to a team from Illinois. The Kernels also got to meet with Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball head coach Bill Self.

Kernels lose by 2 in the Championship bracket final four to a very good team out of Illinois. Headed home 5-1 after a very productive weekend!!#KernelBasketball pic.twitter.com/AvFjs8uHBl

— Kernel Boys Basketball (@KernelBB) June 19, 2022

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