A tournament can bring together familiar foes. In this case the second and last Girls Semi-Final matchup of the fourth night of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam pitted the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars against the LaCrosse Lady Leopards for the third time this year. Going into the game, the series stood tied at one game a piece.
Both teams played a tight game. The first quarter finished in a six all tie. It took until the fourth quarter for one team to pull away. Otis-Bison finished the night winning by a score of 29 to 23.
The Lady Cougars will face the Russell Lady Broncos for the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam Championship on Saturday.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:
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A young fan claps from the stands during warmups. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #22 Maddie Wiltse brings the ball down the court. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #14 Ashtyn Butler watches the ball while on defense. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #22 Maddie Wiltse drives to the basket as LaCrosse Lady Leopard #2 Emma Rues defends. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #20 Sheridan Ewy passes the ball as LaCrosse Lady Leopard #5 Abbey Oborny closes in. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
LaCrosse Lady Leopard #11 Kate Rues passes the ball to a teammate. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
LaCrosse Lady Leopard #5 Abbey Oborny drives to the lane as Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #24 Cristen Trapp defends. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
LaCrosse Lady Leopard #2 Emma Rues looks for an opening as Otis-Bison Lady Cougars #42 Cora Anderson and #22 Maddie Wiltse defends. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
LaCrosse Lady Leopard #11 Kate Rues shoots a free throw attempt. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
LaCrosse Lady Leopard #5 Abbey Oborny drives down the court with the ball. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar Head Coach Robert Trapp watches a play develop. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
LaCrosse Lady Leopard #2 Emma Rues goes up for a layup. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #24 Cristen Trapp shoots a free throw attempt. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #24 Cristen Trapp goes for a layup as LaCrosse Lady Leopard #25 Addie Kershner defends. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #14 Ashtyn Butler looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #22 Maddie Wiltse dribbles the ball as LaCrosse Lady Leopard #11 Kate Rues defends. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #14 Ashtyn Butler tries to pull in a loose ball. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #20 Sheridan Ewy splits the defense of LaCrosse Lady Leopards #3 Lexi Anderson and #5 Abbey Oborny. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #20 Sheridan Ewy tries to control the ball as LaCrosse Lady Leopard #3 Lexi Anderson reaches for it. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar Head Coach Robert Trapp draws up a play for his players during a timeout. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
LaCrosse Lady Leopard #11 Kate Rues goes for a layup as Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #24 Cristen Trapp defends. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
LaCrosse Lady Leopard #5 Abbey Oborny shoots a free throw attempt. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #24 Cristen Trapp looks to pass the ball to a teammate as LaCrosse Lady Leopard #25 Addie Kershner defends. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar Head Coach Stan Ewy displays a playing technique from the bench. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #22 Maddie Wiltse shoots a free throw attempt. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #20 Sheridan Ewy smiles in celebration after the final buzzer as her side won the game. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the LaCrosse Lady Leopards and Otis-Bison Lady Cougars shake hands following the game. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
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