Buhler Crusaders vs Great Bend Panthers 1-12-18

On the night of Winter Homecoming, the Great Bend Panthers welcomed the Buhler Crusaders to the Field House.

The victors jumped out to a 12 point lead late in the first quarter. Then Great Bend began chipping away to narrow it to four by halftime. The second half saw a back and forth, physical battle between the two teams. It even saw one player leave his shoe on the other end of the court at one point. By the end of the game, the Crusaders stood on top with a final score of 44 to 36.

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

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Buhler Crusader #2 Dalton Brown looks back as Great Bend Panther #5 Brock Blessing closes in on defense. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Buhler Crusader #21 Dylan Brown looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #15 Trent Stueder looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #2 Ty Esfeld considers putting up a shot as Buhler Crusader #2 Dalton Brown defends. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #5 Brock Blessing watches Buhler Crusader #21 Dylan Brown dribble the ball down the court. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Buhler Crusader #12 Taiden Hawkinson defends as Great Bend Panther #2 Ty Esfeld looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Buhler Crusader #50 Grant Owens drives towards the basket. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Buhler Crusader #50 Grant Owens goes up for a layup. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #15 Trent Stueder goes up for a jump shot over the Buhler Crusader defense. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #30 Blake Penka drives down the court with the ball. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #30 Blake Penka shoots a free throw attempt. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #10 Dalton Miller tries for a layup as Buhler Crusader #15 Dalton Smyres tries to swat away the shot. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Buhler Crusader #15 Dalton Smyres blocks a shot by Great Bend Panther #10 Dalton Miller. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #30 Blake Penka goes for a layup as Buhler Crusader #12 Taiden Hawkinson defends. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #2 Ty Esfeld tries to drive past Buhler Crusader #2 Dalton Brown. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #15 Trent Stueder tries to spin around Buhler Crusader #50 Grant Owens. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #10 Dalton Miller drives down the lan as Buhler Crusader #12 Taiden Hawkinson tries to stop him. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #10 Dalton Miller shoots a free throw attempt. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #5 Brock Blessing drives towards the basket. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #5 Brock Blessing goes up for a layup. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

A shoe from Great Bend Panther #5 Brock Blessing sits on the court after he lost it in the previous play. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #5 Brock Blessing puts his shoes back on after loosing it. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Buhler Crusader Cheerleader Carsyn Heinlein spins through the air as part of a cheer during a full time out. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #2 Ty Esfeld shoots a free throw attempt. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Buhler Crusader #2 Dalton Brown celebrates the victory with his teammates. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Members of the Buhler Crusaders and Great Bend Panthers shake hands following the game. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

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