St. John Boys Basketball versus Central Plains 12-13-16

When two teams face off enough times, rivalries develop. In Central Kansas, the St. John Tigers and the Central Plains Oilers have battled enough times over the past few years to develop a strong rivalry.

On this night in Claflin, both teams squared off in their first meeting of the year. The first quarter stayed tight. As the game went on, St. John widened out their lead until it grew to 30 points in the fourth quarter. The Tigers won the game with a final score of 62 to 31.

Both of these teams will meet at least twice more this year.

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

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St. John Tiger #14 Alexis Valenzuela greets his teammates as his name is announced prior to the game. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #23 Brett Liebl and St. John Tiger #33 Chase Fisher jump for the opening tip off. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. John Tiger #33 Chase Fisher drives to the basket for a layup. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. John Tiger Head Coach Clint Kinnamon calls a play. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #10 Bryce Miller drives around St. John Tiger #24 Jorge Calleros. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #1 Alex Hickel shoots over St. John Tiger #3 Quincy Smith. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #1 Alex Hickel shoots a free throw attempt. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. John Tiger Head Coach Clint Kinnamon addresses his players during a timeout. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. John Tiger #24 Jorge Calleros rises for a jump shot. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #5 Collin Schlochtermeirer drives to the basket. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #2 Devin Ryan looks for an opening in the defense of St. John Tiger #10 Cole Kinnamon. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. John Tiger #10 Cole Kinnamon drives on Central Plains Oiler #1 Alex Hickel. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. John Tiger #24 Jorge Calleros defends Central Plains Oiler #2 Devin Ryan. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. John Tiger #24 Jorge Calleros brings the ball down the court. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler Head Coach Brett Rolfs reacts to a call. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. John Tiger #23 Derek Hacker shoots a free throw attempt. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #2 Devin Ryan tries to block a shot by St. John Tiger #24 Jorge Calleros. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. John Tiger #14 Alexis Valenzuela drives past Central Plains Oiler #2 Devin Ryan for a layup. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Central Plains Oiler Student Section celebrates a made three point shot. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. John Tiger #14 Alexis Valenzuela celebrates a made three pointer by a teammate. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. John Tiger #14 Alexis Valenzuela rises above everyone for a rebound. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. John Tiger #10 Cole Kinnamon drives past Central Plains Oiler #10 Bryce Miller to the basket. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. John Tiger #10 Cole Kinnamon shoots a three point shot over Central Plains Oiler #2 Devin Ryan. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. John Tiger #10 Cole Kinnamon watches Central Plains Oiler #1 Alex Hickel for an opening. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #2 Devin Ryan shoots a three pointer over St. John Tiger #3 Quincy Smith. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #23 Brett Liebl crashes towards the basket. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. John Tiger #15 Mason Osborne reaches for the ball to try and rebound it over Central Plains Oiler #10 Bryce Miller. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #2 Devin Ryan inbounds the ball late in the game. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #3 Lawson Oeser brings the ball down the court. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Members of the Central Plains Oilers and St. John Tigers shake hands following the game. The St. John Tigers defeated the Central Plains Oilers by a score of 62 to 31 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 13, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

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