2014 Hoisington Winter Jam – Russell Lady Broncos vs Ellsworth Lady Bearcats 1-20-14

The First Day of the Girls Bracket for the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam saw a matchup of the Russell Lady Broncos and the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats.

Russell jumped out to an early lead. Ellsworth worked hard to claw back to as close as they could. They got as close as two points in the final seconds, but they failed to win or tie the game. Instead the Russell Lady Broncos will head on to the Semi-Finals Friday after winning 54 to 52.

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

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The Russell Lady Broncos huddle for a prayer before the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ellsworth Lady Bearcat Halle Connally (#10) goes for the opening tipoff during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Russell Lady Bronco Alex Ptacek (#5) carries the ball down the court during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Russell Lady Bronco Janna Schulte (#32) splits two Ellsworth Lady Bearcat defenders for a layup during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Russell Lady Bronco Janna Schulte (#32) shoots a free throw attempt during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Russell Lady Bronco Alex Ptacek (#5) breaks down the court during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Russell Lady Bronco Janna Schulte (#32) sizes up Ellsworth Lady Bearcat Halle Connally (#10) during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basektball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Russell Lady Bronco Lena Wedel (#10) drives towards the basket during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ellsworth Lady Bearcat Halle Connally (#10) carries the ball towards the Russell Lady Bronco Defense during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basektball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ellsworth Lady Bearcat Connor Davis (#20) looks for a teammate to pass to during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ellsworth Lady Bearcat Rachel Herzog (#5) shoots a free throw attempt during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Russell Lady Bronco Janna Schulte (#32) tries to block out Ellsworth Lady Bearcat Halle Connally (#10) during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ellsworth Lady Bearcat Rachel Herzog (#5) goes up for a layup as Russell Lady Bronco Megan Boxberger (#24) defends during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ellsworth Lady Bearcat Halle Connally (#10) tries to get around Russell Lady Bronco Janna Schulte (#32) during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ellsworth Lady Bearcat Kailee Landon (#12) dribbles the ball during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ellsworth Lady Bearcat Maycee Jones (#13) shoots a free throw attempt during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ellsworth Lady Bearcat Rachel Herzog (#5) passes the ball during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Russell Lady Bronco Kyleigh Kasper (#40) goes up for a shot over Ellsworth Lady Bearcat Connor Davis (#20) during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Russell Lady Bronco Janna Schulte (#32) shoots a free throw attempt during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Russell Lady Bronco Megan Boxberger (#24) passes the ball to a teammate during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Russell Lady Bronco Megan Boxberger (#24) tries to slide under the defending of Ellsworth Lady Bearcat Halle Connally (#10) during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Russell Lady Bronco Megan Boxberger (#24) tries to split the defense of Ellsworth Lady Bearcats Halle Connally (#10) and Connor Davis (#20) during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Russell Lady Bronco Kyleigh Kasper (#40) shoots a free throw attempt during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Russell Lady Bronco Megan Boxberger (#24) looks to pass the ball to a teammate during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Russell Lady Broncos crash towards the hoop during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Russell Lady Bronco Alex Ptacek (#5) drives towards the lane during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Russell Lady Bronco Lena Wedel (#10) drives around Ellsworth Lady Bearcat Maycee Jones (#13) during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Russell Lady Bronco Janna Schulte (#32) tries to block an inbounds pass during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ellsworth Lady Bearcat Halle Connally (#10) shoots a free throw attempt during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ellsworth Lady Bearcat Halle Connally (#10) goes through the defense of Russell Lady Broncos Janna Schulte (#32) and Lena Wedel (#10) during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ellsworth Lady Bearcat Connor Davis (#20) watches the ball during a free throw attempt during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Russell Lady Bronco Megan Boxberger (#24) drives past Ellsworth Lady Bearcat Kailee Landon (#12) during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Russell Lady Bronco Head Coach Frank Schulte talks to a referee about a call during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ellsworth Lady Bearcat Connor Davis (#20) prepares to go up for a shot as Russell Lady Bronco Kyleigh Kasper (#40) defends during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ellsworth Lady Bearcat Kailee Landon (#12) drives down the court during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ellsworth Lady Bearcat Kailee Landon (#12) and Russell Lady Bronco Janna Schulte (#32) fight over a loose ball during the 2014 Hoisington Cardinal Winter Jam First Round basketball game with the Russell Lady Broncos versus the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats with Russell winning 54 to 52 in Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

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