2017 Hoisington Winter Jam Hoisington Boys vs Otis-Bison 1-20-17

Going into the night with a perfect record, the Otis-Bison Cougars took on the host Hoisington Cardinals in the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam Boys Semi-Final.

Both teams held the other in check for a total of 16 points for the first quarter. The defensive struggle continued on to Halftime with a 19 to 17 score in favor of the Cardinals.

Then in the third quarter, Hoisington took off on a ten point run and never looked back. They handed Otis-Bison their first loss of the season with a final score of 56 to 39.

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

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Hoisington Cardinal #11 Tyler Specht greets fans after being introduced prior to the start of the game. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #13 Clade Anderson and Hoisington Cardinal #5 Cameron Davis jump for the opening tip off. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #11 Trevor Trapp looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #31 Kade Urban drives towards the lane. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #1 Blake Bahr tries to block a shot taken by Hoisington Cardinal #1 Brenner Donovan. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #33 Anton Foust looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Head Coach Kyle Haxton talks to an official about a previous call. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #25 Braxton Donovan pursues Otis-Bison Cougar #11 Trevor Trapp down the court. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #1 Blake Bahr watches Hoisington Cardinal #22 Grant Dolechek dribble the ball. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #22 Grant Dolechek tips a shot from Otis-Bison Cougar #23 Maitland Wiltse. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #33 Anton Foust shoots a free throw attempt. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #11 Trevor Trapp tries to block a shot from Hoisington Cardinal #22 Grant Dolechek. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #5 Cameron Davis looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #14 Alex Schremmer signals for a teammate to move up the court. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #1 Brenner Donovan watches a shot go towards the bucket. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #22 Grant Dolechek shoots a free throw attempt. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Head Coach Curtis Little watches a defensive play develop. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #31 Kyle Lang looks for a teammate to pass the ball to as Otis-Bison Cougar #23 Maitland Wiltse defends. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #3 Xavier Robinson tries to block a shot by Otis-Bison Cougar #33 Anton Foust. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #22 Grant Dolechek goes past Otis-Bison Cougar #13 Clade Anderson for a layup. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinals #11 Tyler Specht and #5 Cameron Davis pull up #22 Grant Dolechek off the floor after a hard foul. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Hoisington Cardinal Cheerleaders perform a stunt during a timeout. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #25 Braxton Donovan tries to pass the ball as Otis-Bison Cougar #33 Anton Foust closes in. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #1 Brenner Donovan brings the ball behind his back as he heads down the court. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #1 Blake Bahr steals a ball from Hoisington Cardinal #1 Brenner Donovan. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #22 Grant Dolechek prepares to shoot the ball. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #24 Eric Barrett shoots a jump shot as Otis-Bison Cougars #33 Anton Foust and #1 Blake Bahr try to block it. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #5 Cameron Davis goes for a layup as Otis-Bison Cougars #11 Trevor Trapp, #23 Maitland Wiltse, and #33 Anton Foust try to defend. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #24 Eric Barrett posts up as Otis-Bison Cougar #11 Trevor Trapp shoots over him. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #1 Brenner Donovan shoots a free throw attempt. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #14 Alex Schremmer drives down the court. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #1 Blake Bahr swats at a shot by Hoisington Cardinal #14 Alex Schremmer. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

A Hoisington High School student makes the traveling signal after it was called on the opposing team. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Head Coach Curtis Little gives a play to #23 Maitland Wiltse. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #31 Kade Urban looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #31 Kade Urban shoots a free throw attempt. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #24 Tanner Loucks goes for a shot as Hoisington Cardinal #31 Kyle Lang tries to avoid him. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #24 Tanner Loucks shoots a free throw attempt. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #24 Tanner Loucks gets on defense against Hoisington Cardinal #43 Nash Stambaugh. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #2 Caleb Cheely flashes towards the lane. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Hoisington Student Section cheers in victory as the clock winds down at the end of the game. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Members of the Hoisington Cardinals and Otis-Bison Cougars shake hands following the game. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated Otis-Bison Cougars 56 to 39 in the Boys Semi-Final of the 2017 Hoisington Winter Jam at Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

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