2018 Hoisington Winter Jam Boys Championship – Pratt Greenbacks vs Hoisington Cardinals 1-20-18

The last game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam saw the Hoisington Cardinals host fellow Central Kansas League member the Pratt Greenbacks. This year marked Pratt’s first time in the tournament and the championship game. The Cardinals came into the night as back to back champions of the Winter Jam.

The game featured a back and forth nature almost like a boxing match. One team would gain a lead only to see the other side fight back and tie or take a small lead. Pratt took a one point advantage into the locker room at halftime.

In the fourth quarter, Hoisington took advantage of working the ball inside and some free throws to gain a lead. The Greenbacks tried to launch multiple three-point shots, but none would fall. The Cardinals won the game with a 47 to 41 score.

They now have won the Winter Jam for three consecutive years.

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

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The Hoisington Cardinals pose with the championship trophy and bracket while holding up three fingers for their third consecutive tournament victory. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Members of the Hoisington student section rush onto the court to greet their team. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

A Hoisington Cheerleader brings out a copy of the completed tournament bracket to the victors. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Pratt Greenbacks pose with the second place trophy. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Head Coach Kyle Haxton leads his team in a breakdown following the game. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Head Coach Kyle Haxton addresses his team after the game. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #4 Mason Haxton holds up three fingers to signify the team winning their third consecutive Hoisington Winter Jam Championship. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Members of the Pratt Greenbacks and Hoisington Cardinals shake hands following the game. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #55 Holt Hanzlick and #3 Xavier Robinson jump up to celebrate the victory of the game and tournament. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Hoisington student section celebrates as victory looks certain in the game. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #5 Ryan Woydziak tries to tip a shot by Pratt Greenback #4 Landen Studer. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinals #4 Mason Haxton and #21 Isaac Prosser reach for a rebound. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Head Coach Chris Battin watches a hook shot by #5 Travis Theis. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback #22 Jarrett Bates shoots a free throw attempt. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback #45 Grant Bolen shoots from inside the lane. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback #5 Travis Theis shoots a three point shot over Hoisington Cardinal #3 Xavier Robinson. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #0 Drew Nicholson goes for a layup over Pratt Greenback #45 Grant Bolen. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #23 Chris Boese shoots a free throw attempt. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Head Coach Chris Battin talks to an official about the previous call. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback #5 Travis Theis discusses the previous call with an official. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #0 Drew Nicholson tries to dribble past Pratt Greenback #12 Brett Winsor. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #3 Xavier Robinson looks to the basket as Pratt Greenback #4 Landen Studer defends. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Members of the Hoisington Crimson Girls dance line perform during halftime. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Members of the Hoisington Crimson Girls dance line perform during halftime. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback #4 Landen Studer shoots a free throw attempt. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback #4 Landen Studer drives along the baseline with the ball. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback #15 Nathan Kolm looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Head Coach Kyle Haxton watches a play develop. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback #5 Travis Theis dribbles with the ball. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback #4 Landen Studer brings the ball down the court. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #4 Mason Haxton tries to block the shot by Pratt Greenback #4 Landen Studer. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #5 Ryan Woydziak shoots over Pratt Greenback #5 Travis Theis. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #5 Ryan Woydziak guards Pratt Greenback #5 Travis Theis as he dribbles the ball. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Hoisington student section celebrates a made basket. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #4 Mason Haxton shoots a jump shot. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #5 Ryan Woydziak signals for a teammate to get into position for the play. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #3 Xavier Robinson pulls up for a jump shot. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #5 Ryan Woydziak shoots a free throw attempt. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #5 Ryan Woydziak leaps for a jump shot in the lane. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #0 Drew Nicholson and Pratt Greenback #12 Brett Winsor prepare to jump for the opening tip off. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #4 Mason Haxton greets fans during player introductions. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal #0 Drew Nicholson greets fans during player introductions. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Pratt Greenbacks by a score of 47 to 41 in the Boys Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

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