Smith to play in Barnstormers game

Fort Scott Community College and Fort Scott High School are teaming up to sponsor an appearance by the KU Barnstormers on April 28. The Barnstormers will be represented by Kansas University Men's Basketball seniors, Elijah Johnson, Travis Releford, Kevin Young and Jeff Withey and will take on high school seniors from around the area, including Nevada's Silas Smith.

The event will take place in the Fort Scott High School gymnasium, at 7 p.m., April 28. Doors will open at 5 p.m., for a before-the-game autograph session with the Barnstormers.

Game tickets do not guarantee an opportunity to get autographs.

Tickets are $15 and will be on sale April 10-25, in the lobby of the Dick Hedges Administration building at Fort Scott Community College, the Fort Scott High School office and Country Cupboard, in Fort Scott.

Available tickets may be purchased at the door, but fans are encouraged to buy tickets early. For more information, call Lindsay Hill at 620-223-2700 or Larry Fink at 620-223-0600.