1A Division II Boys Championship: Otis-Bison versus Frankfort

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Joey Bahr

The Otis-Bison Cougars faced off against the Frankfort Wildcats for a second time this year at a neutral site. The first time it was in football at Salina. This time it was basketball in Hays for the State Championship.

Like many of Otis-Bison’s recent games, this was a tight, back and forth affair. So tight that it took two overtimes to decide it.

In the end, the Frankfort Wildcats won with a score of 62 to 53. Otis-Bison ends the season as the State Championship Runner-ups.

Congratulations guys on a great season.

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1A Division II Semifinals: Otis-Bison versus Hope

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Joey Bahr

For a second year in a row, the Otis-Bison Cougars and Hope Lions squared off for the right to play the KSHSAA Class 1A Division II State title. Last year the Lions prevailed by 18 points.

This year’s tilt was far tighter. Both teams traded baskets and slim one or two point leads for most of the first half.

In the third quarter, Otis-Bison broke the game open with a Trevor Keller lay-up followed immediately by Dylan Wissman stealing the Hope inbound pass and making a lay-up for two more points. From then the Cougars held the lead to finish with a score of 54 to 47.

The Otis-Bison Cougars will now face the Frankfort Wildcats for the State Championship on Saturday.

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: Otis-Bison students cheer before the start of the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game against the Hope Lions at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Trevor Keller (#3) of the Otis-Bison Cougars dribbles towards Hope Lion Nathan Lorson (#3) in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Trevor Keller (#3) takes a three-point shot against the Hope Lions in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Hope Lion Landon Cook (#11) dribbles around Otis-Bison Cougar Trevor Keller (#3) in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Shilo Goracke (#25) of the Hope Lions takes a shot during the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game against the Otis-Bison Cougars at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Dylan Wissman (#11) jumps into the lane against the Hope Lions in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Dylan Wissman (#11) of the Otis-Bison Cougars carries the basketball down the court against the Hope Lions in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Trevor Keller (#3) of the Otis-Bison Cougars tries to lay the basketball in while Hope Lion Phillip Haslouer (#15) goes for the block in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: “Allin Forawin” is a composite picture of the Otis-Bison Cougar team on display at the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: A fan gives the Otis-Bison Cougar a massage during halftime of the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: The Otis-Bison Cougar breaks out some dance moves at the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Hope Lion Phillip Haslouer (#15) passes the basketball to a teammate against the Otis-Bison Cougars in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Zachary Stejskal (#14) of the Otis-Bison Cougars down the court past Hope Lion Shilo Goracke (#25) in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Brandon Pechanec (#44) looks for a teammate to pass the basketball to against the Hope Lions in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Dylan Wissman (#11) of the Otis-Bison Cougars drives past Hope Lion Nathan Lorson (#3) in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Hope students cheer on their team against the Otis-Bison Cougars in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Tyler Maier (#40) passes the ball to Trevor Keller (#3) against the Hope Lions in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Trevor Keller (#3) carries the basketball down the court against the Hope Lions in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Patrick Piper (#22) of the Otis-Bison Cougars goes up for a layup against the Hope Lions in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Patrick Piper (#22) tries to keep the ball away from Hope Lion defender Dwight Davidson (#31) in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Trevor Keller (#3) of the Otis-Bison Cougars lines up his free throw attempt against the Hope Lions in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Hope Lions Dwight Davidson (#31) and Shilo Goracke (#25) try to block out Otis-Bison Cougar Brandon Pechanec (#44) during a free throw attempt in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Brandon Pechanec (#44) of the Otis-Bison Cougars starts to shoot a free throw attempt against the Hope Lions in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Patrick Piper (#22) watches the basketball as Hope Lions Dwight Davidson (#31) and Shilo Goracke (#25) move for a possible rebound in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison students cheer on their team against the Hope Lions in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison students celebrate as the Cougars win the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Semifinals Game against the Hope Lions at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 9, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

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4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals: McPherson vs Ottawa

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Joey Bahr

The final Quarterfinal game for the 2012 Class 4A Boys Tournament pitted the McPherson Bullpups against the Ottawa Cyclones.

Both teams took a few minutes to feel each other out and to score a single point. After trading points for a while, the Cyclones went into halftime with a ten point lead and they never looked back. The final score was 64 to 39. Ottawa will now play Fort Scott for a chance to play for the State Championship.

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: McPherson Bullpup Luke Reber (#10) defends Ottawa Cyclone Dallas Natt (#22) in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Jordan Hart (#23) of the McPherson Bullpups looks to pass the basketball to a teammate against the Ottawa Cyclones in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: McPherson Bullpups Chase Miller (#14), Travell Robinson (#32), and Luke Reber (#10) setup their defense against Ottawa Cyclone Connor Goedert (#15) in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: McPherson Bullpup Jordan Hart (#23) drives into the defense of Connor Goedert (#15) and other Ottawa Cyclones in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Travell Robinson (#32) of the McPherson Bullpups has his shot deflected by Ottawa Cyclone Wyatt Peters (#24) in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: McPherson Bullpup Cody Cape (#42) goes up for a shot over the Ottawa Cyclones defense in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Kyler Kinnamon (#22) of the McPherson Bullpups gets into a defensive stance against the Ottawa Cyclones in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: McPherson Bullpup Jordan Hart (#23) carries the basketball down the court against the Ottawa Cyclones in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Cody Cape (#42) of the McPherson Bullpups drives around Ottawa Cyclone James Peoples (#32) in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: McPherson Bullpup Travell Robinson (#32) defends against Ottawa Cyclone Semi Ojeleye (#33) in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: McPherson Bullpup Travell Robinson (#32) defends against Ottawa Cyclone Semi Ojeleye (#33) in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Travell Robinson (#32) of the McPherson Bullpups goes up for a layup against the Ottawa Cyclones in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Semi Ojeleye (#33) of the Ottawa Cyclones looks for a teammate to pass the basketball to against the McPherson Bullpups in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Travell Robinson (#32) of the McPherson Bullpups watches Ottawa Cyclone Dallas Natt (#22) carry the basketball down the court in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: McPherson Bullpup Jordan Hart (#23) drives down the court with the basketball against the Ottawa Cyclones in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Ottawa Cyclone Dallas Natt (#22) calls out a play against the McPherson Bullpups in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Ottawa Cyclone Semi Ojeleye (#33) goes up for a layup against the McPherson Bullpups in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Dallas Natt (#22) of the Ottawa Cyclones drives down the court against the McPherson Bullpups in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: McPherson Bullpups Travell Robinson (#32) and Kyler Kinnamon (#22) and Ottawa Cyclone Semi Ojeleye (#33) watch a free throw attempt in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Semi Ojeleye (#33) of the Ottawa Cyclones drives into the McPherson Bullpups defense in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Semi Ojeleye (#33) of the Ottawa Cyclones drives into the McPherson Bullpups defense in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Dallas Natt (#22) of the Ottawa Cyclones down the court against the McPherson Bullpups in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: McPherson Bullpup Travell Robinson (#32) and Ottawa Cyclone Semi Ojeleye (#33) wait for the basketball to cross the half court line in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Kyler Kinnamon (#22) of the McPherson Bullpups carries the basketball down the court against the McPherson Bullpups in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Chase Miller (#14) of the McPherson Bullpups takes a shot against the Ottawa Cyclones in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: McPherson Bullpup Cody Cape (#42) drives into Ottawa Cyclone Semi Ojeleye (#33) in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Semi Ojeleye (#33) of the Ottawa Cyclones goes up for a shot against the McPherson Bullpups defense in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Jordan Hart (#23) of the McPherson Bullpups waits for the ball to be thrown in against the Ottawa Cyclones in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: McPherson Bullpup Seniors are greeted by their teammates as the come off the court for the last time against the Ottawa Cyclones in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Alex Bahr (#24) of the McPherson Bullpups watches the ball be thrown inbounds against the Ottawa Cyclones in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Austin Blaue (#23) of the Ottawa Cyclones and Alex Bahr (#24) of the McPherson Bullpups jockey for position in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Alex Bahr (#24) of the McPherson Bullpups tries to get around an Ottawa Cyclone in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

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4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals: Fort Scott versus Abilene

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Joey Bahr

The Fort Scott Tigers and the Abilene Cowboys faced off in a Quarterfinal matchup in the 2012 KSHSAA Class 4A State Basketball Tournament.

Both teams kept the game fairly close until the Fourth Quarter. The game ended with the Fort Scott Tigers advancing to the Semifinals by a score of 72 to 63.

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: Tyler Adams (#15) of the Fort Scott Tigers drives into the lane against the Abilene Cowboys in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Andy Wilson (#4) of the Abilene Cowboys looks as Fort Scott Tiger Johnathan Stark (#3) sets up a play in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Abilene Cowboy Collin Sexton (#10) passes the basketball to a teammate in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game against the Fort Scott Tigers at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Abilene Cowboy Chad Beetch (#20) goes up for a shot against the defense of Fort Scott Tiger Cameron Woodring (#24) in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Abilene Cowboy students cheer on their classmates in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game against the Fort Scott Tigers at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Abilene Cowboy Keil Kelly (#23) dribbles the basketball down the court against the Fort Scott Tigers in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Matthew Barlow (#3) of the Abilene Cowboys jumps towards the lane against the Fort Scott Tigers in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Matthew Barlow (#3) of the Abilene Cowboys defends Johnathan Stark (#3) of the Fort Scott Tigers in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Abilene Cowboy Matthew Barlow (#3) goes up for a layup against the Fort Scott Tigers in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Abilene Cowboy Matthew Barlow (#3) goes up for a layup against the Fort Scott Tigers in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Collin Sexton (#10) of the Abilene Cowboys calls out a play against the Fort Scott Tigers in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Abilene Cowboy students show their support, and legs, in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game against the Fort Scott Tigers at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Fort Scott Tiger Cameron Woodring (#24) drives towards Abilene Cowboy Collin Sexton (#10) in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Abilene Cowboy Matthew Barlow (#3) and Fort Scott Tigers Cameron Woodring (#24) and Tyler Adams (#15) battle for a loose basketball in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Jesse Patrick (#32) of the Abilene Cowboys goes up for a shot while Fort Scott Tiger Kyle Altic (#42) defends the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Kyle Altic (#42) goes up for a shot in the lane against the Abilene Cowboys in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Matt Wright (#21) of the Fort Scott Tigers drives towards the lane against the Abilene Cowboys in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Johnathan Stark (#3) of the Fort Scott Tigers watches Abilene Cowboy Matthew Barlow (#3) in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Fort Scott Tiger Tyler Adams (#15) passes the basketball to a teammate against the Abilene Cowboys in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Kyle Altic (#42) of the Fort Scott Tigers goes up for a shot over Abilene Cowboy Jacob Harms (#41) in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Johnathan Stark (#3) of the Fort Scott Tigers prepares to shoot a free throw against the Abilene Cowboys in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Abilene Cowboys Collin Sexton (#10) and Adrian Polk (#30) along with Fort Scott Tiger Kyle Altic (#42) watch a free throw attempt in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Students supporting the Fort Scott Tigers cheer as the final buzzer sounds in their win over the Abilene Cowboys in the 2012 Class 4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

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1A Division II State Basketball: Otis-Bison versus Greeley Co.

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Joey Bahr

The Otis-Bison Cougars faced off with defending Class 1A Division II State Champions the Greeley County Jackrabbits in the Quarterfinal game of the 2012 State Tournament.

The game was a back and forth affair for most of three quarters, then the Cougars broke out for a commanding lead and held it to the end. The final score was 63 to 51.

Otis-Bison will now face the Hope Lions to decide who gets to play for the State Championship on Friday.

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: The Otis-Bison Cougars wait to start warming up for the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game against the Greeley County Jackrabbits at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar fans cheer as the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game against the Greeley County Jackrabbits begins at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Greeley County Jackrabbits Arthur Govert (#2) and Adam Smith (#24) take the ball down the court against the Otis-Bison Cougars in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Greeley County Jackrabbit Troy Wineinger (#10) looks to pass the basketball to Chaz Schneider (#13) against the Otis-Bison Cougars in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Arthur Govert (#2) of the Greeley County Jackrabbits goes up for a shot against the Otis-Bison Cougars in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Troy Wineinger (#10) of the Greeley County Jackrabbits calls out a play against the Otis-Bison Cougars in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Dylan Wissman (#11) of the Otis-Bison Cougars gets the ball from a stoppage in play against the Greeley County Jackrabbits in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougars Head Coach Alan Clark communicates to his players against the Greeley County Jackrabbits in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Cesar Yanez (#15) of the Greeley County Jackrabbits shoots a free throw against the Otis-Bison Cougars in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Brandon Pechanec (#44) looks to pass the ball while being defended by the Greeley County Jackrabbits in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Trevor Keller (#3) looks around Greeley County Jackrabbits defender Martin Veleta (#5) in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Dylan Wissman (#11) shoots a free throw against the Greeley County Jackrabbits in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Trevor Keller (#3) drives down the court past Greeley County Jackrabbit Troy Wineinger (#10) in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Tyler Maier (#40) and Greeley County Jackrabbit Cesar Yanez (#15) battle for position down low in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Greeley County Jackrabbit Troy Wineinger (#10) drives against the defense of Otis-Bison Cougar Patrick Piper (#22) in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Dylan Wissman (#11) of the Otis-Bison Cougars goes up for a layup against the Greeley County Jackrabbits in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Justus Bartonek (#1) of the Otis-Bison Cougars watches Greeley County Jackrabbit Arthur Govert (#2) in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar students react to a play in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game against the Greeley County Jackrabbits at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Brandon Pechanec (#44) of the Otis-Bison Cougars defends against Greeley County Jackrabbit Martin Veleta (#5) in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Assistant Coach Don DeWald walks back to the court after halftime in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game against the Greeley County Jackrabbits at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Zachary Stejskal (#14) takes a three point shot against the Greeley County Jackrabbits in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Greeley County Jackrabbit Cesar Yanez (#15) and Otis-Bison Cougar Brandon Pechanec (#44) watch the basketball during a free throw attempt in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Head Coach Alan Clark talks to his players during a timeout against the Greeley County Jackrabbits in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougars Trevor Keller (#3) and Patrick Piper (#22) watch Greeley County Jackrabbit Chaz Schneider (#13) in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Tyler Maier (#40) of the Otis-Bison Cougars takes a shot against the Greeley County Jackrabbits in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Tyler Maier (#40) takes a free throw shot against the Greeley County Jackrabbits in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougars Trevor Keller (#3) and Tyler Maier (#40) get into defensive positions against the Greeley County Jackrabbits in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Trevor Keller (#3) of the Otis-Bison Cougars goes up for a shot while being defended by Greeley County Jackrabbit Chaz Schneider (#13) in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Trevor Keller (#3) and Greeley County Jackrabbit Troy Wineinger (#10) hustle towards a loose basketball in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Patrick Piper (#22) goes for a layup against the Greeley County Jackrabbits in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Greeley County Jackrabbit students cheer on their players against the Otis-Bison Cougars in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Trevor Keller (#3) of the Otis-Bison Cougars shoots a free throw attempt from a Technical Foul against the Greeley County Jackrabbits in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Dylan Wissman (#11) of the Otis-Bison Cougars goes up for a shot against the Greeley County Jackrabbits in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Greeley County Jackrabbit Cesar Yanez (#15) and Otis-Bison Cougar Trevor Keller (#3) watch the basketball during a free throw attempt in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: An Otis-Bison Cougar fan holds up a sign of Trevor Keller (#3) in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game against the Greeley County Jackrabbits at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Assistant Coach Don DeWald looks down the bench in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game against the Greeley County Jackrabbits at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Patrick Piper (#22) watches the basketball during a free throw attempt in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game against the Greeley County Jackrabbits at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Zachary Stejskal (#14) of the Otis-Bison Cougars shoots a free throw attempt against the Greeley County Jackrabbits in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Justus Bartonek (#1) of the Otis-Bison Cougars shoots a free throw attempt against the Greeley County Jackrabbits in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Greeley County Jackrabbit John Miller (#31) and Otis-Bison Cougar Sam Higgason (#41) watch the basketball during a free throw attempt in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar fans react to their team winning against the Greeley County Jackrabbits by a score of 63 to 51in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar fans react to their team winning against the Greeley County Jackrabbits by a score of 63 to 51in the 2012 Class 1A Division II Boys State Championship Quarterfinals Game at Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on March 7, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

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State Basketball Starts Today

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Joey Bahr

The Otis-Bison Cougars are going to the 1A Division II State Basketball Tournament for a second year.

I made a banner for the team using some of the photos I took this season.

Here is a smaller version of the banner:

I’ll be at Hays for the games and maybe some other State sites this weekend. Check back for updates and photos.

Otis-Bison Boys versus St. John

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Joey Bahr

The Otis-Bison Cougars traveled to play the St. John Tigers in a Central Prairie League matchup.

The First Quarter started out close until St. John began to open up the lead by hitting three-point shots . The Tigers won over the Cougars with a score of 53 to 41.

Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:

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: Spencer Nusser (#20) of the St. John Tigers goes up for a shot against the defense of Otis-Bison Cougar Brandon Pechanec (#44) at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Dylan Wissman (#11) goes for a layup over the defense of St. John Tiger Zuriel Reyes (#34) at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Trevor Keller (#3) of the Otis-Bison Cougars looks to make a pass while St. John Tiger Spencer Nusser (#20) defends at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Trevor Keller (#3) of the Otis-Bison Cougars goes for a layup against the St. John Tigers at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: St. John Tigers Head Coach Clint Kinnamon sends in some instructions to his team against the Otis-Bison Cougars at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Trevor Keller (#3) drives down the court against the St. John Tigers at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Dylan Wissman (#11) of the Otis-Bison Cougars drives past St. John Tiger Dean Wade (#32) at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: St. John Tiger Kade Kinnamon (#3) carries the basketball into the offensive end against the Otis-Bison Cougars at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Kinser Crissman (#10) of the St. John Tigers looks for a teammate to pass the basketball to against the Otis-Bison Cougars at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Kinser Crissman (#10) of the St. John Tigers looks for a teammate to pass the basketball to against the Otis-Bison Cougars at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Spencer Nusser (#20) of the St. John Tigers goes up for a shot against Otis-Bison Cougar Brandon Pechanec (#44) at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Justus Bartonek (#1) of the Otis-Bison Cougars dribbles around St. John Tiger Dean Wade (#32) at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Zuriel Reyes (#34) of the St. John Tigers passes the basketball to a teammate against the Otis-Bison Cougars at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Esai Macias (#22) drives down the edge of the court against the Otis-Bison Cougars at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Dylan Wissman (#11) drives into the St. John Tigers defense at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Zachary Stejskal (#14) and St. John Tiger Spencer Nusser (#20) battle for the basketball at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: St. John Tiger Dean Wade (#32) drives past Otis-Bison Cougar Dylan Wissman (#11) at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Justus Bartonek (#1) of the Otis-Bison Cougars watches St. John Tiger Zuriel Reyes (#34) at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Cougar Justus Bartonek (#1) takes a shot against the St. John Tigers at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Dylan Wissman (#11) of the Otis-Bison Cougars drives past the St. John Tigers defense at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Dylan Wissman (#11) of the Otis-Bison Cougars prepares to shoot a free throw against the St. John Tigers at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Patrick Piper (#22) of the Otis-Bison Cougars drives down court against the St. John Tigers at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: St. John Tiger Spencer Nusser (#20) and Otis-Bison Cougar Brandon Pechanec (#44) watch the basketball during a free throw attempt at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Dylan Wissman (#11) of the Otis-Bison Cougars goes up for a layup against the St. John Tigers at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

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Otis-Bison Girls versus St. John

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Joey Bahr

The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars went on the road on a two game winning streak to play the St. John Lady Tigers.

Unfortunately, the Lady Tigers proved to be a tough opponent and the Lady Cougars fell by a final score of 45 to 28.

Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:

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: Annie Kraisinger (#12) of the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars looks to pass the basketball agains the St. John Lady Tigers at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Lady Cougar Janel Tammen (#45) pass the basketball over St. John Lady Tiger Teresa Wade (#33) at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Lady Cougar Hannah Bannister (#23) takes a shot over the St. John Lady Tigers defense at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: St. John Lady Tiger Tara Christie (#15) dribbles against Otis-Bison Lady Cougar Annie Kraisinger (#12) while Otis-Bison Lady Cougar Kim Pechanec (#32) and St. John Lady Tiger Teresa Christie (#20) look on at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: St. John Lady Tiger Teresa Christie (#20) and Otis-Bison Lady Cougar Hannah Bannister (#23) battle for the basketball at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Lady Cougar Annie Kraisinger (#12) drives against the defense of Alexis Witt (#23) of the St. John Lady Tigers at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Teresa Christie (#20) tries to get into position in front of Otis-Bison Lady Cougar defender Janel Tammen (#45) at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Lady Cougar Dekota Nelson (#14) tries to drive around St. John Lady Tiger Tara Christie (#15) at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Morgan Osborne (#11) drives down the court with the basketball against the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Otis-Bison Lady Cougar Hannah Bannister (#23) tries to keep the basketball away from St. John Lady Tigers defender Tara Christie (#15) at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: St. John Lady Tiger Jamie Waters (#12) drives into the the Otis-Bison Lady Cougar defense at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: St. John Lady Tiger Jessica Hanson (#5) drives down the court with the basketball against the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Morgan Osborne (#11) of the St. John Lady Tigers tries to pass the ball around the defense of Hannah Bannister (#23) of the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on February 21, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

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Ellinwood Boys versus Hoisington

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Joey Bahr

A matchup of MCAA League rivals brought the Ellinwood Eagles to the home court of the Hoisington Cardinals.

It was fairly close first have with the Cardinals taking a lead into halftime that only grew wider after the break. The final score was Hoisington 54 Ellinwood 33.

Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:

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: Gavin Vink (#5) of the Ellinwood Eagles warms up for the game against the Hoisington Cardinals at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Gavin Vink (#5) of the Ellinwood Eagles runs out for the game against the Hoisington Cardinals at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Anthony Broeder (#22) of the Hoisington Cardinals greets fans before the start of the game against the Ellinwood Eagles at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Hoisington Cardinal Derrick Kaiser (#32) greets fans before the start of the game against the Ellinwood Eagles at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Ellinwood Eagle Patrick Ringering (#2) prepares to drive against the Hoisington Cardinal defense at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Hoisington Cardinal Trent Schremmer (#2) and Ellinwood Eagle Gavin Vink (#5) tangle for control of the basketball at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Gavin Vink (#5) of the Ellinwood Eagles throws in the basketball against the Hoisington Cardinals at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Cody Isern (#23) of the Ellinwood Eagles drives past Hoisington Cardinal Ryan Becker (#5) at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Kyle Blakeslee (#15) of the Ellinwood Eagles prepares to go up for a shot against Hoisington Cardinal Cody Stetler (#4) at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Cody Stetler (#4) of the Hoisington Cardinals tries to stop the shot of Ellinwood Eagle Kyle Blakeslee (#15) at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Hoisington Cardinals Anthony Broeder (#22) and Derrick Kaiser (#32) along with Ellinwood Eagle Ian Goering (#50) watch as a free throw is shot at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Cody Isern (#23) of the Ellinwood Eagles tries to pass the basketball past Hoisington Cardinal defender Anthony Broeder (#22) at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Hoisington Cardinal Cody Stetler (#4) defends against a shot by Ellinwood Eagle Kyle Blakeslee (#15) at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Ellinwood Eagle Gavin Vink (#5) drives past Hoisington Cardinal defender Derrick Kaiser (#32) at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Ellinwood Eagle Gavin Vink (#5) drives past Hoisington Cardinal Trent Schremmer (#2) at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Hoisington Cardinal Trent Schremmer (#2) looks to drive against the defense of Ellinwood Eagle Gavin Vink (#5) at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Cody Isern (#23) of the Ellinwood Eagles drives past a Hoisington Cardinal defender at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Ellinwood Eagle Ian Goering (#50) takes a shot against the Hoisington Cardinals at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Ellinwood Eagle Cody Isern (#23) drives past a Hoisington Cardinal defender at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Ryan Becker (#5) of the Hoisington Cardinals looks for a teammate to pass the basketball to against the Ellinwood Eagles at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Ellinwood Eagle Cody Isern (#23) looks to make a pass against the defense of Hoisington Cardinal Jacob Durrett (#3) at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Cody Isern (#23) of the Ellinwood Eagles drives around Hoisington Cardinal Ryan Becker (#5) at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Hoisington Cardinal Cody Stetler (#4) looks through a hole in the Ellinwood Eagle defense while waiting for the basketball to be passed in at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Hoisington Cardinal Ryan Becker (#5) drives down the court with the basketball against the Ellinwood Eagles at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Derrick Kaiser (#32) of the Hoisington Cardinals prepares to go up for a shot against the Ellinwood Eagles at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Hoisington Cardinal Derrick Kaiser (#32) shoots a free throw against the Ellinwood Eagles at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Gavin Vink (#5) of the Ellinwood Eagles pursues Hoisington Cardinal Ryan Becker (#5) at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Hoisington Cardinal Trent Schremmer (#2) lines up a free throw attempt against the Ellinwood Eagles at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Hoisington Cardinal Trent Schremmer (#2) takes a shot against the Ellinwood Eagles at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Trent Schremmer (#2) of the Hoisington Cardinals walks the ball down the court against the Ellinwood Eagles at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Hoisington Cardinal Anthony Broeder (#22) drives into Ellinwood Eagle Kale Clawson (#3) at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Ellinwood Eagle Cody Isern (#23) drives into Hoisington Cardinal Darin Poland (#15) at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Darin Poland (#15) of the Hoisington Cardinals tries to block a shot from Ellinwood Eagle Cody Isern (#23) at Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Ellinwood Eagle Cody Isern (#23) shoots a free throw against the Hoisington Cardinals at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Gavin Vink (#5) of the Ellinwood Eagles drives down the court against the Hoisington Cardinals at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Ellinwood Eagle defender Tanner Swank (#32) tries to hide Hoisington Cardinal Cody Stetler (#4) at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Ellinwood Eagle Cody Isern (#23) tries to drive through the defense of Hoisington Cardinal Trent Schremmer (#2) at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Hoisington Cardinal Head Coach Kyle Haxton yells in an instruction to his team against the Ellinwood Eagles at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Cody Isern (#23) of the Ellinwood Eagles drives past Hoisington Cardinal defender Trent Schremmer (#2) at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Kale Clawson (#3) of the Ellinwood Eagles goes up for a layup against the Hoisington Cardinals at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Cody Stetler (#4) of the Hoisington Cardinals looks to move against the defending of Ellinwood Eagle Ian Goering (#50) at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Jacob Durrett (#3) of the Hoisington Cardinals tries to will in a free throw against the Ellinwood Eagles at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Ellinwood Eagle Cody Isern (#23) drives the basketball down the court against the Hoisington Cardinals at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Marc Waite (#11) of the Ellinwood Eagles moves to defend against Brooks Linsner (#13) of the Hoisington Cardinals at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Marc Waite (#11) of the Ellinwood Eagles moves to defend against Brooks Linsner (#13) of the Hoisington Cardinals at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

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Ellinwood Girls versus Hoisington

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Joey Bahr

The Ellinwood Lady Eagles traveled to play their cross-Barton County rivals, the Hoisington Lady Cardinals.

The home-side Lady Cardinals jumped out to a large lead thanks to several three pointers. The Lady Eagles tried to claw some points back but the game ended with a final score of 55 to 26.

Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:

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: Hoisington Lady Cardinal Mallory Flagor (#32) and Ellinwood Lady Eagle Lindsey Zink (#24) go up for the tipoff at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Hoisington Lady Cardinal Mallory Flagor (#32) looks to make a pass to a teammate against the Ellinwood Lady Eagles at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: BreAnna Burns (#5) of the Hoisington Lady Cardinals shoots a free throw against the Ellinwood Lady Eagles at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Jordin Greer (#10) of the Hoisington Lady Cardinals dribbles the basketball down the court against the Ellinwood Lady Eagles at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Hoisington Lady Cardinal Savannah Rose (#15) shoots a free throw against the Ellinwood Lady Eagles at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Hoisington Lady Cardinal Blakelee Cooper (#23) watches her three point shot go in against the Ellinwood Lady Eagles at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Hoisington Lady Cardinal Brandy Wondra (#20) and Ellinwood Lady Eagle Brooke Panning (#14) watch at free throw attempt at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Hoisington Lady Cardinal Jordin Greer (#10) looks for a teammate to pass to against the Ellinwood Lady Eagles at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Ellinwood Lady Eagle Brooke Panning (#14) passes the ball to a teammate at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Ellinwood Lady Eagle Kelsea Ward (#20) shoots a free throw against the Hoisington Lady Cardinals at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Darrien Beckwith (#12) of the Ellinwood Lady Eagles drives through the Hoisington Lady Cardinals defense at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Sophie Hayes (#2) of the Ellinwood Lady Eagles drives against BreAnna Burns (#5) of the Hoisington Lady Cardinals at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Kelsea Ward (#20) of the Ellinwood Lady Eagles drives into the Hoisington Lady Cardinals defense at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Ellinwood Lady Eagle Rachel Doll (#15) drives against the defending of Hoisington Lady Cardinals Mallory Flagor (#32) and Brandy Wondra (#20) at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Hoisington Lady Cardinal Mallory Flagor (#32) waits for the basketball to be passed in against the Ellinwood Lady Eagles at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Ellinwood Lady Eagle Darrien Beckwith (#12) drives against Hoisington Lady Cardinal Blakelee Cooper (#23) at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Brooke Panning (#14) of the Ellinwood Lady Eagles looks to pass the basketball to a teammate against the Hoisington Lady Cardinals at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Hoisington Lady Cardinal Jordin Greer (#10) drives through the defense of Ellinwood Lady Eagles Brooke Panning (#14) and Kenzie Corbet (#21) at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Mykela Riedl (#3) of the Hoisington Lady Cardinals drives the basketball down the court against the Ellinwood Lady Eagles at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Becca Strecker (#25) of the Ellinwood Lady Eagles goes towards the basket against the Hoisington Lady Cardinals at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

: Ellinwood Lady Eagle Twany Arndt (#22) drives past Hoisington Lady Cardinal Olivia Lowry (#11) at the Hoisington Activities Center in Hoisington, Kansas on February 10, 2012. Photo: Joey Bahr

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Sports, Wildlife, and Planes from the Plains of Kansas

1A Division II Boys Championship: Otis-Bison versus Frankfort

1A Division II Semifinals: Otis-Bison versus Hope

4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals: McPherson vs Ottawa

4A Boys State Championship Quarterfinals: Fort Scott versus Abilene

1A Division II State Basketball: Otis-Bison versus Greeley Co.

State Basketball Starts Today

Otis-Bison Boys versus St. John

Otis-Bison Girls versus St. John

Ellinwood Boys versus Hoisington

Ellinwood Girls versus Hoisington