The Central Plains Oilers kicked off their latest season by hosting their neighbors from down Kansas Highway Four, the Hoisington Cardinals.
Central Plains took hold of the game quickly and never let go as they went on to win by a score of 68 to 24.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:
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Hoisington Cardinal #22 Chase Robinson looks for a teammate to pass the ball to as Central Plains Oiler #4 Myles Menges defends. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #23 Brett Liebl goes up for a layup as two Hoisington Cardinals try to defend. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #23 Brett Liebl shoots a free throw attempt. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #1 Alex Hickel goes up for a layup. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #1 Alex Hickel lays the basketball on the glass. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #23 Brett Liebl shoots over Hoisington Cardinal #24 Eric Barrett. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #4 Myles Menges takes a three point shot over Hoisington Cardinal #3 Xavier Robinson. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #12 Devin Ryan drives down the court with the ball. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #4 Myles Menges shoots a free throw attempt. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #4 Myles Menges watches the ball as Hoisington Cardinal #25 Braxton Donovan dribbles down the court with it. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #21 Alex Barton watches Hoisington Cardinal #0 Drew Nicholson while on defense. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #21 Alex Barton heaves the ball down the court to try and catch the Hoisington Cardinals out of position. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #1 Alex Hickel drives for the basket. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #21 Alex Barton looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #21 Alex Barton shoots over Hoisington Cardinal #22 Chase Robinson after driving into the lane. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #23 Brett Liebl shoots a free throw attempt. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #2 Lawson Oeser brings the ball down the court. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler Head Coach Brett Rolfs reacts to a call made by a referee. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hoisington Cardinal Head Coach Kyle Haxton calls out a play to his team. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hoisington Cardinal #3 Xavier Robinson tries to dribble around Central Plains Oiler #4 Myles Menges. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hoisington Cardinal #25 Braxton Donovan looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hoisington Cardinal #22 Chase Robinson drives down the lane. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hoisington Cardinal #3 Xavier Robinson shoots a free throw attempt. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hoisington Cardinal #25 Braxton Donovan looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hoisington Cardinal #24 Eric Barrett drives along the baseline. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hoisington Cardinal #33 Derek Boxberger shoots a free throw attempt. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Central Plains Oilers and Hoisington Cardinals shake hands following the game. The Central Plains Oilers defeated Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 68 to 24 in a basketball game held at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
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