I covered a couple of games during the first day of the 2023 KSHSAA State Basketball tournament at the historic Hutchinson Sports Arena. The Class 3A girls teams took to the floor looking to advance to the semifinals.
The Cheney Lady Cardinals defeated the Eureka Lady Tornadoes and the Goodland Cowgirls held off a challenge from the Frontenac Lady Raiders to continue their march for a second straight state championship.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the games:
Teams wait for the ball to be inbounded. The Cheney Lady Cardinals defeated the Eureka Lady Tornadoes 65-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Eureka Lady Tornado #3 Brenna Rucker tries to block a pass by Cheney Lady Cardinal #11 Campbell Hague. The Cheney Lady Cardinals defeated the Eureka Lady Tornadoes 65-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Cheney Lady Cardinal #11 Campbell Hague tries to block a shot by Eureka Lady Tornado #1 Ashley Singhateh. The Cheney Lady Cardinals defeated the Eureka Lady Tornadoes 65-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Eureka students cheer on a player shooting a free throw. The Cheney Lady Cardinals defeated the Eureka Lady Tornadoes 65-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Cheney Lady Cardinal #4 Elina Bartlett shoots from behind the three-point line. The Cheney Lady Cardinals defeated the Eureka Lady Tornadoes 65-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Cheney Lady Cardinal #10 Anna Martin drives with the ball. The Cheney Lady Cardinals defeated the Eureka Lady Tornadoes 65-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Cheney Lady Cardinal #10 Anna Martin drives towards the basket. The Cheney Lady Cardinals defeated the Eureka Lady Tornadoes 65-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Eureka Lady Tornadoes #1 Ashley Singhateh and #5 Aliyah Singhateh try to wrestle the ball away from Cheney Lady Cardinal #2 Peyton McCormick. The Cheney Lady Cardinals defeated the Eureka Lady Tornadoes 65-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Eureka Lady Tornado #5 Aliyah Singhateh pressures Cheney Lady Cardinal #2 Peyton McCormick as she tries to pass the ball. The Cheney Lady Cardinals defeated the Eureka Lady Tornadoes 65-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Cheney Lady Cardinal #10 Anna Martin gets a hand on the ball as Eureka Lady Tornado #1 Ashley Singhateh goes for a layup. The Cheney Lady Cardinals defeated the Eureka Lady Tornadoes 65-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Cheney Lady Cardinal #13 Karstyn Inslee shoots over the Cheney Lady Cardinal defense. The Cheney Lady Cardinals defeated the Eureka Lady Tornadoes 65-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Cheney Lady Cardinal #11 Campbell Hague shoots a free throw. The Cheney Lady Cardinals defeated the Eureka Lady Tornadoes 65-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Cheney Lady Cardinal #4 Elina Bartlett defends Eureka Lady Tornado #1 Ashley Singhateh. The Cheney Lady Cardinals defeated the Eureka Lady Tornadoes 65-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Cheney Lady Cardinal #10 Anna Martin drives to the basket as Eureka Lady Tornado #14 Britta Mongeau makes contact. The Cheney Lady Cardinals defeated the Eureka Lady Tornadoes 65-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Cheney Lady Cardinal #23 Reagan Ayres shoots a free throw. The Cheney Lady Cardinals defeated the Eureka Lady Tornadoes 65-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Eureka Lady Tornado Head Coach Shelly Hoyt calls out a play to her team. The Cheney Lady Cardinals defeated the Eureka Lady Tornadoes 65-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Eureka Lady Tornado #1 Ashley Singhateh shoots a free throw. The Cheney Lady Cardinals defeated the Eureka Lady Tornadoes 65-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Eureka Lady Tornado #1 Ashley Singhateh goes for a layup as Cheney Lady Cardinal #33 Leah Durr makes contact. The Cheney Lady Cardinals defeated the Eureka Lady Tornadoes 65-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)The Cheney Cardinal runs past fans after a made free throw. The Cheney Lady Cardinals defeated the Eureka Lady Tornadoes 65-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Cheney Lady Cardinal Head Coach Sarah McCormick watches a play develop. The Cheney Lady Cardinals defeated the Eureka Lady Tornadoes 65-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)A drummer with the Cheney Pep Band performs during a timeout. The Cheney Lady Cardinals defeated the Eureka Lady Tornadoes 65-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Members of the Cheney Lady Cardinals and Eureka Lady Tornadoes shake hands after the game. The Cheney Lady Cardinals defeated the Eureka Lady Tornadoes 65-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goodland Cowgirl #12 Lindsey Cure greets teammates during player introductions. The Goodland Cowgirls defeated the Frontenac Lady Raiders 53-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)The Goodland Cowgirl bench dashes on to the floor to celebrate the victory. The Goodland Cowgirls defeated the Frontenac Lady Raiders 53-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Goodland Cowgirl #14 Olivia Lehman blocks a shot by Frontenac Lady Raider #1 Rylee Green as time runs out in the game. The Goodland Cowgirls defeated the Frontenac Lady Raiders 53-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Goodland Cowgirl #10 Talexa Weeter runs into Frontenac Lady Raider #25 Annie Lee. The Goodland Cowgirls defeated the Frontenac Lady Raiders 53-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Frontenac Lady Raider #1 Rylee Green tries to get set on defense as Goodland Cowgirl #5 Jaxi Mitchek shoots from near the basket. The Goodland Cowgirls defeated the Frontenac Lady Raiders 53-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Goodland Cowgirl #5 Jaxi Mitchek shoots a free throw. The Goodland Cowgirls defeated the Frontenac Lady Raiders 53-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Goodland Cowgirl #10 Talexa Weeter shoots a free throw. The Goodland Cowgirls defeated the Frontenac Lady Raiders 53-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Goodland Cowgirl #10 Talexa Weeter takes a jump shot over the Frontenac Lady Raider defense. The Goodland Cowgirls defeated the Frontenac Lady Raiders 53-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Frontenac students celebrate a made basket. The Goodland Cowgirls defeated the Frontenac Lady Raiders 53-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Goodland Cowgirl Head Coach Bill Biermann watches Goodland Cowgirl #3 Haley Biermann shoot a free throw. The Goodland Cowgirls defeated the Frontenac Lady Raiders 53-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Goodland Cowgirl #20 Jacelyn Horinek gets ready to pick up Frontenac Lady Raider #1 Rylee Green on defense. The Goodland Cowgirls defeated the Frontenac Lady Raiders 53-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Goodland Cowgirl #10 Talexa Weeter shoots a three-point shot. The Goodland Cowgirls defeated the Frontenac Lady Raiders 53-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Frontenac Lady Raider #15 Hattie Pyle looks for an open teammate. The Goodland Cowgirls defeated the Frontenac Lady Raiders 53-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Goodland Cowgirl Head Coach Bill Biermann addresses his players during a timeout. The Goodland Cowgirls defeated the Frontenac Lady Raiders 53-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Goodland Cowgirl #20 Jacelyn Horinek shoots a three-point shot from the corner. The Goodland Cowgirls defeated the Frontenac Lady Raiders 53-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Frontenac Lady Raider #15 Hattie Pyle shoots a jump shot over the Goodland Cowgirl defense. The Goodland Cowgirls defeated the Frontenac Lady Raiders 53-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Goodland Cowgirl #10 Talexa Weeter drives for the basket as Frontenac Lady Raider #5 Kylee Lakey defends. The Goodland Cowgirls defeated the Frontenac Lady Raiders 53-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)Goodland Cowgirl #12 Lindsey Cure reaches for the ball during the opening tip off. The Goodland Cowgirls defeated the Frontenac Lady Raiders 53-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)The Goodland Cowgirls huddle up prior to the start of the game. The Goodland Cowgirls defeated the Frontenac Lady Raiders 53-48 in the quarterfinals of the KSHSAA Class 3A State Basketball Tournament held at Sam Butterfield Court inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena on the campus of Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 8, 2023. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
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