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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2012 Hoisington Winter Jam: Hoisington vs Minneapolis Boys

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Joey Bahr

For a second year in a row, the Minneapolis Lions took on their hosts, the Hoisington Cardinals, at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam.

The two squads that stepped on the floor were different from last year’s and it showed in the end. Hoisington’s #4 Cody Stetler showed his dominance early on with blocked shots and a dunk. Fouls limited his playing later on, but by that time the game was in the Cardinals hands. The final score ended at 49 to 37 with the hosts being crowned Champions.

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

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: Ryan Becker (#5) of the Hoisington Cardinals greets fans before taking on the Minneapolis Lions at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Josh Macy (#2) of the Minneapolis Lions looks over the Hoisington Cardinal defense at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Minneapolis Lion John Darrow (#5) takes a shot against the Hoisington Cardinals at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Minneapolis Lion Zach Allison (#32) looks for a teammate to pass the basketball to against the Hoisington Cardinals at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Cody Stetler (#4) of the Hoisington Cardinals blocks a shot taken by Josh Macy (#2) of the Minneapolis Lions at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Minneapolis Lion John Darrow (#5) tries to drive through the Hoisington Cardinal defense at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Minneapolis Lion Andrew Yoxall (#3) tries to take a shot over Hoisington Cardinal Cody Stetler (#4) at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Hoisington Cardinal Cody Stetler (#4) celebrates after dunking the ball on the Minneapolis Lions at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Andrew Yoxall (#3) of the Minneapolis Lions tries to drive along the baseline against the Hoisington Cardinal defense at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Ryan Becker (#5) of the Hoisington Cardinals drives down the court with the basketball against the Minneapolis Lions at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Hoisington Cardinal Derrick Kaiser (#32) looks for a teammate to pass the ball to against the Minneapolis Lions defense at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Cody Stetler (#4) of the Hoisington Cardinals goes up for a shot against the Minneapolis Lions at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Hoisington Cardinal Trent Schremmer (#2) looks for a teammate to pass the ball to against the Minneapolis Lions at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Hoisington Cardinal Ryan Becker (#5) prepares to drive into the Minneapolis Lions defense at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Hoisington Cardinal Derrick Kaiser (#32) shoots a three point shot against the Minneapolis Lions at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Hoisington Cardinal Ryan Becker (#5) goes up for a layup against the Minneapolis Lions at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Trent Schremmer (#2) of the Hoisington Cardinals drives towards Minneapolis Lions’ defender John Darrow (#5) at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Hoisington Cardinal Anthony Broeder (#22) goes up for a shot against the Minneapolis Lions at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Hoisington Cardinal Jacob Durrett (#3) tries to stop John Darrow (#5) of the Minneapolis Lions at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Cody Stetler (#4) of the Hoisington Cardinals goes up for a shot over the defense of Minneapolis Lion Alex Johnson (#10) at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Josh Macy (#2) of the Minneapolis Lions drives past Taylor Crawford (#23) of the Hoisington Cardinals at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Hoisington Cardinal Trent Schremmer (#2) prepares to shoot a free throw against the Minneapolis Lions at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Hoisington Cardinals Anthony Broeder (#22) and Derrick Kaiser (#32)celebrate winning the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament Boys Championship.

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2012 Hoisington Winter Jam: Hoisington vs Russell Girls

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Joey Bahr

The Russell Lady Broncos played the hosting Hoisington Lady Cardinals for the Girls Championship of the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam.

The Lady Cardinals took the early in the game, but then good shooting by the Lady Broncos and foul trouble caused the game to end with a 42 to 32 Russell victory and the Championship.

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

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: Tori Ptacek (#31) of the Russell Lady Broncos drives past Hoisington Lady Cardinals Mallory Flagor (#32) and Jordin Greer (#10) at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Jordin Greer (#10) of the Hoisington Lady Cardinals looks to make a pass to a teammate against the Russell Lady Broncos at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Blakelee Cooper (#23) of the Hoisington Lady Cardinals drives through Russell Lady Broncos defender Madison Beagley (#12) at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Hoisington Lady Cardinal BreAnna Burns (#5) takes the ball over in the Russell Lady Broncos end at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Alex Ptacek (#5) of the Russell Lady Broncos dribbles the basketball against the Hoisington Lady Cardinals at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Russell Lady Bronco Kelli Rourke (#21) takes a free throw against the Hoisington Lady Cardinal at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Tori Ptacek (#31) of the Russell Lady Broncos defends against Hoisington Lady Cardinal Mykela Riedl (#3) at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Hoisington Lady Cardinal Blakelee Cooper (#23) defends against Russell Lady Bronco Kaitlyn Walker (#24) at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Jordin Greer (#10) of the Hoisington Lady Cardinals dribbles the ball down the court against the Russell Lady Broncos at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Hoisington Lady Cardinal Jordin Greer (#10) prepares to shoot a free throw against the Russell Lady Broncos at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Blakelee Cooper (#23) of the Hoisington Lady Cardinals drives towards the Russell Lady Broncos defense at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Russell Lady Bronco Janna Schulte (#32) looks to make a pass against the Hoisington Lady Cardinals at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Kaitlyn Walker (#24) of the Russell Lady Broncos stands between Hoisington Lady Cardinals Savannah Rose (#15) and Jordin Greer (#10) at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Tori Ptacek (#31) of the Russell Lady Broncos takes a shot against the Hoisington Lady Cardinals at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Russell Lady Bronco Kelli Rourke (#21) takes a shot over the defense of Hoisington Lady Cardinal BreAnna Burns (#5) at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Madison Beagley (#12) of the Russell Lady Broncos prepares to defend Hoisington Lady Cardinal Mykela Riedl (#3) at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Russell Lady Bronco Alex Ptacek (#5) lines up to defend Mykela Riedl (#3) of the Hoisington Lady Cardinals at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Hoisington Lady Cardinal Jordin Greer (#10) drives past Kaitlyn Walker (#24) of the Russell Lady Broncos at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Brandy Wondra (#20) of the Hoisington Lady Cardinals prepares to shoot a free throw against the Russell Lady Broncos at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Jordin Greer (#10) of the Hoisington Lady Cardinals drives towards the Russell Lady Broncos defense at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Russell Lady Broncos Kelli Rourke (#21) and Alex Ptacek (#5) watch a free throw attempt along with Savannah Rose (#15) of the Hoisington Lady Cardinal at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Russell Lady Bronco Kelli Rourke (#21) and Hoisington Lady Cardinal BreAnna Burns (#5) go for a rebound after a free throw attempt at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

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2012 Hoisington Winter Jam: Victoria vs Hoisington Boys

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Joey Bahr

The Victoria Knights took on the hosting Hoisington Cardinals in the semi-finals of the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam.

The Knights tried to keep up with the Cardinals but fell behind quickly. They did their best to close the gap in the second half, but could not get any closer than the final score of 65 to 51.

Victoria will face Ellsworth for Third Place. Hoisington will matchup against Minneapolis for a second consecutive year for the Championship.

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

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: Victoria Knight Corey Dinkel (#2) drives against the defense of Hoisington Cardinal Trent Schremmer (#2) at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Victoria Knight Clayton Roth (#24) drives past Derrick Kaiser (#32) of the Hoisington Cardinals at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Trent Schremmer (#2) of the Hoisington Cardinals battles for the ball against a pair of Victoria Knights at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Jacob Durrett (#3) of the Hoisington Cardinals passes the ball against the Victoria Knights at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Victoria Knight Bryan Dome (#21) watches Hoisington Cardinal Trent Schremmer (#2) while on defense at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Ryan Becker (#5) of the Hoisington Cardinals dribbles the ball down the court against the Victoria Knights at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Anthony Broeder (#22) takes a shot over the Victoria Knights defense at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Hoisington Cardinal Derrick Kaiser (#32) and Victoria Knights Lane Braun (#32) and Corey Dinkel (C) (#2) watch a free throw attempt at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Taylor Crawford (#23) of the Hoisington Cardinals goes up for a shot against the Victoria Knights at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Victoria Knight Phillip Nowak (#40) and Hoisington Cardinal Jacob Durrett (#3) watch a free throw attempt at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Trent Schremmer (#2) of the Hoisington Cardinals defends against Victoria Knight Bryan Dome (#21) at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Hoisington Cardinal Derrick Kaiser (#32) goes up for a layup past the defense of Victoria Knight Corey Dinkel (#2) at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Hoisington Cardinal Cody Stetler (#4) goes up with the ball against the Victoria Knights at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

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2012 Hoisington Winter Jam: Ellinwood vs Hoisington Girls

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Joey Bahr

The Ellinwood Lady Eagles squared off against the hosting Hoisington Lady Cardinals in the semi-finals of the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam.

Hoisington jumped to a quick lead but the Lady Eagles battled to try to close the gap. In the end Ellinwood could not contain Hoisington and the final score was 51 to 37 for the Lady Cardinals.

Ellinwood will face Otis-Bison for Third Place and Hoisington will take on Russell for the Championship.

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

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: Jenna Snell (#5) of the Ellinwood Lady Eagles looks to pass the ball to a teammate against the Hoisington Lady Cardinals at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Ellinwood Lady Eagle Sophie Hayes (#2) tries to shoot over Hoisington Lady Cardinal Mallory Flagor (#32) at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Hoisington Lady Cardinal Savannah Rose (#15) tries to pull the ball away from Kelsea Ward (#20) of the Ellinwood Lady Eagles at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Brooke Panning (#14) of the Ellinwood Lady Eagles drives against the Hoisington Lady Cardinals at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Sophie Hayes (#2) of the Ellinwood Lady Eagles drives past Hoisington Lady Cardinal BreAnna Burns (#5) at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Jenna Snell (#5) of the Ellinwood Lady Eagles takes the ball down the court against the Hoisington Lady Cardinal at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Ellinwood Lady Eagle Kelsea Ward (#20) takes a shot against the defense of Hoisington Lady Cardinal Jordin Greer (#10) at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Bailey Schartz (#10) of the Ellinwood Lady Eagles drives through Hoisington Lady Cardinals Blakelee Cooper (#23) and Savannah Rose (#15) at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Brandy Wondra (#20) of the Hoisington Lady Cardinals tries to pass around a Ellinwood Lady Eagles defender at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Hoisington Lady Cardinal Savannah Rose (#15) watches her free throw attempt against the Ellinwood Lady Eagles at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Hoisington Lady Cardinal Jordin Greer (#10) carries the ball down the court against the Ellinwood Lady Eagles at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Blakelee Cooper (#23) of the Hoisington Lady Cardinals looks to make a pass against the Ellinwood Lady Eagles at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Savannah Rose (#15) of the Hoisington Lady Cardinals defends an inbound pass against the Ellinwood Lady Eagles at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Mallory Flagor (#32) of the Hoisington Lady Cardinals goes up for a shot against the Ellinwood Lady Eagles at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Lindsey Zink (#24) of the Ellinwood Lady Eagles looks to make a pass against the Hoisington Lady Cardinals at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Ellinwood Lady Eagle Jenna Snell (#5) looks for a teammate to pass to against the Hoisington Lady Cardinals at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Kelsea Ward (#20) of the Ellinwood Lady Eagles takes a shot down low against the Hoisington Lady Cardinals at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Sophie Hayes (#2) of the Ellinwood Lady Eagles takes a shot against the defense of BreAnna Burns (#5) of the Hoisington Lady Cardinals at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Mallory Flagor (#32) of the Hoisington Lady Cardinals drives through the Ellinwood Lady Eagles defense at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Hoisington Lady Cardinal Mallory Flagor (#32) blocks a shot by Ellinwood Lady Eagle Brooke Panning (#14) at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

: Hoisington Lady Cardinal Mallory Flagor (#32) goes up for a shot against Ellinwood Lady Eagle Lindsey Zink (#24) at the 2012 Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament.

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Best of 2011

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Joey Bahr

Another year has come to a close. 2011 was the first full year with me using my camera probably every month.

Many of you have seen these pictures before, but I thought I would pull out some of my favorites as a look back on a year seen through my camera.

A quick word of thanks to everyone who has visited my web-site this past year. I ended the year with a total of over 3,300 views on the site. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy days to look at my pictures. You have given me a challenge to surpass for 2012.

Michael Hlavaty shooting a free throw at the State Basketball Tournament.

Marcus Starr looks out from the Old Iron Days Tent

An A-10 from the 442nd Fighter Wing banks over the Smoky Hill ANG Range during the 2011 Open House.

Otis-Bison's Janel Tammen (#45) goes for a kill against Kinsely during the 2011 Otis-Bison/LaCrosse Volleyball Tournament.

Stan Ewy reacts to a play while managing the Mid-Kansas Tornadoes Girls Softball tearm.

Dylan Wissman (#2) of Otis-Bison leaves a St. John defender in his trail.

A F-16 Fighting Falcon of the Oklahoma Air National Guard's 138th Fighter Wing flies over the crowd at the 2011 Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range Open House.

A leopard looks out from his cage at the Great Bend Zoo and Raptor Center.

Clifton-Clyde's Tyler Lambert (#42) carries the football for the East All-Stars in the 2011 Kansas Eight Man Division I Football All-Star Game.

Cowboys drive a heard of Longhorn steers down Main Street of Ellinwood, Kansas.

Great Bend's Alexander Urias dribbles the ball through the Andover defense.

An A-10 Warthog from the 442nd Fighter Wing fires its 30mm Avenger canon while taking part in the 2011 Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range Open House.

Otis-Bison Coach Travis Starr talks to one of his players in the game against St. John.

Hoisington's Cody Stetler takes a shot against the Minneapolis defense in the 2011 Hoisington Winter Jam Championship game.

Otis-Bison's Patrick Piper (#22) lead blocks for Dylan Wissman (#2) after receiving the ball from Trevor Keller in the Regional Playoff game versus Victoria.

Jenna Hlavaty smiles as she leads her bucket calf, Rosie, from the arena after winning Reserve Grand Champion for Bucket Calf at the 4-H Beef show at the 2011 Rush County Fair in LaCrosse, Kansas on Friday, August 5, 2011.

Sedgwick's Hunter Davis prepares to return a kick against the Hoisington Cardinals.

Kiowa County's Kaitlyn Gamble dives for the basketball in a game against Larned.

Fireworks explode over Olmitz, Kansas on July 3, 2011.

Ryan and Steven Werkmeister sit on either side of their cousin Gerald Lobmeyer at the Werkmeister's baptism.

Mushroom Rock is illuminated by winter moonlight in this 10 minute long exposure.

Otis-Bison's Jordan Hoffman catches a pass during warmups for the game with Frankfort.

McPherson's Alex Bahr (#85) checks to see if he is on the line of scrimmage against Newton.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon of the Oklahoma Air National Guard's 138th Fighter Wing banks while taking part in the 2011 Smoky Hill Air National Guard Open House.

2011 Keady Basketball Classic: Hoisington Boys vs Larned

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Joey Bahr

The final semifinal game of the 2011 Keady Basketball Classic pitted the Hoisington Cardinals against the hosting Larned Indians.

From the start it was a physical game dominated by Hoisington. The real story of the game was the number of fouls called. In the First Half alone, 36 fouls were called on both teams combined.

At the final whistle, Hoisington won with a score of 68 to 35.

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

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2011 Keady Basketball Classic: Otis-Bison Girls vs Hoisington

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Joey Bahr

The second Girls semifinal of the 2011 Keady Basketball Classic featured the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars against the Hoisington Lady Cardinals.

The Lady Cardinals took a commanding 21-4 lead into the locker room at half. In the Second Half, the Lady Cougars clawed back to within ten points at the final buzzer. The final score was 40-30 for the Lady Cardinals.

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

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2011 Keady Basketball Classic: Kiowa County Boys vs Hoisington

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Joey Bahr

The Kiowa County Mavericks started off their 2011 Keady Basketball Classic with a matchup against the Hoisington Cardinals.

The Cardinals took control of the game early and took off from there. Number 32, Derrick Kaiser, had an amazing game with only scoring seven baskets. All seven of those baskets came from behind the Three Point Line. He was one of the big reasons for a final score of 60 to 25.

Kiowa County will play Otis-Bison next and Hoisington will play tournament hosts, Larned.

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

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