Hays Boys Basketball versus Great Bend 1-10-17

A strong rival makes for a great high school environment. The Great Bend Panthers welcomed their long rivals, the Hays Indians into their court for the first home game of the new year.

The first quarter started as a back and forth game. Soon, Hays’ strong outside shooting took over and extended the lead to more than ten points. Great Bend tried to narrow the gap, but failed to find the shooting to claw back. The Hays Indians finished the night with a score of 51 to 37.

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

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The Great Bend Panthers line up for the National Anthem. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #12 Brayden Smith runs through a tunnel of students prior to the game. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #3 Kody Crosby greets student supporters before the game. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Great Bend Panthers huddle up before the start of the game. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #12 Brayden Smith and Hays Indian #14 Tyrese Hill jump for the opening tip off. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #11 Konner Ireland brings the ball down the court. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hays Indian #2 Cole Murphy tries to block a shot by Great Bend Panther #3 Kody Crosby. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Hays Indian bench celebrates a made three point shot. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #12 Brayden Smith shoots a free throw attempt. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #23 Jacob Murray pulls in a loose ball as Hays Indian #14 Tyrese Hill dives for it. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #22 Koy Brack defends Hays Indian #24 Claiborne Kyles. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #23 Jacob Murray shoots a three point shot. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #11 Konner Ireland inbounds the ball into play. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hays Indian #32 Shane Berens shoots a three point shot. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hays Indian Head Coach Rick Keltner talks to #13 Tradgon McCrae before subbing him into the game. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #13 Logan Perry tries to slow down Hays Indian #24 Claiborne Kyles. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hays Indian #24 Claiborne Kyles shoots a free throw attempt. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hays Indian #32 Shane Berens defends Great Bend Panther #3 Kody Crosby down low. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hays Indian #4 Xander Swayne shoots a free throw attempt. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hays Indian #24 Claiborne Kyles drives to the basket. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hays Indian #24 Claiborne Kyles throws the ball inbounds to restart the game. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hays Indian #13 Tradgon McCrae drives to the basket. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Hays Indian bench celebrates made field goal. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hays Indian #32 Shane Berens drives in on Great Bend Panther #12 Brayden Smith while going for a layup. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hays Indian #32 Shane Berens shoots a free throw attempt. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hays Indian #32 Shane Berens dishes the ball to a teammate. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #3 Kody Crosby crashes into Hays Indian #14 Tyrese Hill. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panthers #22 Koy Brack and #3 Kody Crosby grapple with Hays Indian #14 Tyrese Hill for a loose ball. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hays Indian #14 Tyrese Hill shoots a free throw attempt. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #11 Konner Ireland looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hays Indian #32 Shane Berens defends as Great Bend Panther #13 Logan Perry shoots a shot from near the lane. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther #1 Eric Woods shoots a free throw attempt. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Members of the Hays Indians and Great Bend Panthers shake hands following the game. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

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