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2-1A State Baseball Bluestem vs Spearville 5-24-18
The nightcap of the 2018 KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Tournament quarterfinals pitted the Spearville Royal Lancers against the defending the champions, the Bluestem Lions.
Spearville took the lead with one run in the second inning. They added two more runs in the fourth and two more for insurance in the sixth inning. Bluestem got one back in the top of the seventh inning, but they grounded into a double play to end the game.
Spearville will move on to the semi-finals to be played on Friday.
Bluestem ends the year with a record of 14 and 9.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:
Bluestem Lion #9 Nicholas Laidler greets teammates during the introduction of players prior to the start of the game. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Bluestem Lions huddle up around Head Coach Grant Bachura before the start of the game. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Spearville Royal Lancer #11 Kolby Stein throws a pitch in the top of the first inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #11 Hunter Clift swings at a pitch in the top of the first inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Spearville Royal Lancer #16 Alex Fisher watches a pitch approach in the bottom of the first inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #20 Blake Bevan winds up to throw a pitch in the bottom of the first inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #22 Hunter Cunningham watches a pitch approach in the top of the second inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #7 Christopher Dawson starts to swing at a pitch in the top of the seventh inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Spearville Royal Lancer #00 Bailey Sites starts to swing at a pitch in the bottom of the second inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Spearville Royal Lancer #27 Nathan Heeke swings at a pitch in the bottom of the second inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Spearville Royal Lancer #00 Bailey Sites steals second base in the bottom of the second inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #3 Coy Moran reaches out for a pop foul ball in the bottom of the second inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Spearville Royal Lancer #14 Wyatt Stimpert looks to the mound as he gets a lead off in the bottom of the second inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Spearville Royal Lancer #14 Wyatt Stimpert gets back to first base as Bluestem Lion #14 Luke Simon tries to tag him out in the bottom of the second inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #11 Hunter Clift lines up under a fly ball in the bottom of the second inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Spearville Royal Lancer #11 Kolby Stein throws a pitch in the top of the third inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Spearville Royal Lancer #11 Kolby Stein throws a pitch in the top of the third inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The baseball is isolated as it approaches home plate in the top of the third inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #20 Blake Bevan throws a pitch in the bottom of the third inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #20 Blake Bevan throws a pitch in the bottom of the third inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #20 Blake Bevan watches his pitch approach home plate in the bottom of the third inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Spearville Royal Lancer #11 Kolby Stein throws a pitch in the top of the fourth inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #20 Blake Bevan throws a pitch in the bottom of the fourth inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Spearville Royal Lancer #14 Wyatt Stimpert swings at a pitch in the bottom of the fourth inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Spearville Royal Lancer #27 Nathan Heeke rounds third base on his way home in the bottom of the fourth inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Spearville Royal Lancer #27 Nathan Heeke slides home in the bottom of the fourth inning to score a run. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Spearville Royal Lancer #27 Nathan Heeke celebrates scoring a run in the bottom of the fourth inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #20 Blake Bevan tries to catch pop up foul ball in the bottom of the fourth inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Spearville Royal Lancer #2 Jaedon Pedigo looses his cap as he runs down a fly ball in the top of the fifth inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #20 Blake Bevan throws a pitch in the bottom of the fifth inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #9 Nicholas Laidler is caught stealing at second base by Spearville Royal Lancer #15 Jay Brown in the top of the sixth inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Spearville Royal Lancer #27 Nathan Heeke looks to the umpire to see if he made it safely back to first base in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Spearville Royal Lancer #27 Nathan Heeke jumps in celebration after completing the game ending double play in the top of the seventh inning. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Bluestem Lions and Spearville Royal Lancers shake hands following the game. The Spearville Royal Lancers defeated the Bluestem Lions 5 to 1 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
2-1A Baseball Chase County vs West Elk 5-24-18
The Chase County Bulldogs faced the West Elk Patriots in the quarterfinals of the Class 2-1A State Baseball Tournament.
West Elk jumped out to a 5 to 0 lead by the end of the second inning. Over the next three innings, Chase County would add 16 unanswered runs to seal the victory 16 to 5 in a run rule shortened five inning game.
Chase County moves on to face Spearville in the semi-finals on Friday. West Elk ends the season with a 19 and 4 record.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:
West Elk Patriot #14 Cade Miller pitches the ball in the top of the fourth inning. The Chase County Bulldogs defeated the West Elk Patriots 16 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Chase County Bulldog #11 Arlen Sigel swings at a pitch in the top of the fourth inning. The Chase County Bulldogs defeated the West Elk Patriots 16 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Chase County Bulldog #1 Trint Rogers takes off towards second base in the top of the fourth inning. The Chase County Bulldogs defeated the West Elk Patriots 16 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Chase County Bulldog #1 Trint Rogers slides into second base as the ball arrives in the top of the fourth inning. The Chase County Bulldogs defeated the West Elk Patriots 16 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Chase County Bulldog #13 Blaise Holloway catches West Elk Patriot #14 Cade Miller stealing in the bottom of the fourth inning. The Chase County Bulldogs defeated the West Elk Patriots 16 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
West Elk Patriot #13 Colby Jackson gets back to the first base bag in time in the bottom of the fourth inning. The Chase County Bulldogs defeated the West Elk Patriots 16 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Chase County Bulldog #3 Chase Owen ducks at a pitch in the top of the fifth inning. The Chase County Bulldogs defeated the West Elk Patriots 16 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
West Elk Patriot #10 Anthony Cobble winds up to deliver a pitch in the top of the fifth inning. The Chase County Bulldogs defeated the West Elk Patriots 16 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Chase County Bulldog #21 Owen Eidman starts to swing at a pitch in the top of the fifth inning. The Chase County Bulldogs defeated the West Elk Patriots 16 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Chase County Bulldog #6 Ryan Kohr crosses home plate to score a run in the top of the fifth inning. The Chase County Bulldogs defeated the West Elk Patriots 16 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Chase County Bulldog #13 Blaise Holloway celebrates adding another run to the score in the top of the fifth inning. The Chase County Bulldogs defeated the West Elk Patriots 16 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Chase County Bulldog #13 Blaise Holloway celebrates with a teammate after scoring a run in the top of the fifth inning. The Chase County Bulldogs defeated the West Elk Patriots 16 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
West Elk Patriot Head Coach Dana Taliaferro talks with his pitcher after he surrendered four runs in the top of the fifth inning. The Chase County Bulldogs defeated the West Elk Patriots 16 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Chase County Bulldog #5 Joseph Soyez scores another run for his team in the top of the fifth inning. The Chase County Bulldogs defeated the West Elk Patriots 16 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
West Elk Patriot #4 Timothy Whetstone watches a pitch approach in the bottom of the fifth inning. The Chase County Bulldogs defeated the West Elk Patriots 16 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
West Elk Patriot #9 Mason Harrod starts to swing at an approaching pitch in the bottom of the fifth inning. The Chase County Bulldogs defeated the West Elk Patriots 16 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Chase County Bulldog #11 Arlen Sigel throws a pitch in the bottom of the fifth inning. The Chase County Bulldogs defeated the West Elk Patriots 16 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Quarterfinal at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
2-1A State Baseball Championship Bluestem vs Ellis 5-26-17
A beautiful evening made a great setting for the final game in the 2017 Class 2-1A Baseball season as the Bluestem Lions and Ellis Railroaders faced off in the State Championship game.
This year’s game came with an added twist as a pitcher could not throw more than 105 pitches in a game. Along with the pitch count limit came a required rest period. With the State Tournament only lasting a total of two days, once a player hit the max limit, they were no longer available in that position. Both teams hoped their pitchers would go as long as possible.
Bluestem opened the scoring in the first frame with one run in the top of the first. Ellis came right back in the bottom half of the inning and plated two runs. The Railroaders added one more in the second inning and two more in the third.
Then in the fourth inning, the Bluestem bats woke back up as they manufactured two runs. The next winning they tacked three more runs and chased away the Ellis starting pitcher Brevin LaBarge.
Adding two more runs in the top of the sixth inning sealed the Lions’ victory. Their starting pitcher, Blake Bevan, went all the way to the final inning and faced all but the final four batters.
Bluestem finishes the year with the State Championship and a 17 and 4 record. Ellis finished the runner-up with the State Championship game serving as their only loss after 19 victories.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:
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Teammates greet Bluestem Lion #3 Coy Moran during player introductions prior to the game. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellis Railroader Head Coach Brent Cain shakes the hand of #6 Thomas Shepard during player introductions prior to the game. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Bluestem Lions line up for the National Anthem prior to the start of the game. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellis Railroader #16 Brevin LaBarge throws a pitch in the top of the first inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #10 Dakota Clift slides into second base as short stop Ellis Railroader #4 Dalton Hensley tries to protect the bag in the top of the first inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellis Railroader Outfielder #15 Trayton Kroeger gets under a ball to catch it in the top of the first inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellis Railroader #15 Trayton Kroeger throws the ball after catching a sacrifice fly by Bluestem Lion #3 Coy Moran in the top of the first inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #10 Dakota Clift slides into home plate beating the throw to score the first run of the game in the top of the first inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #8 Hunter Clift celebrates with #10 Dakota Clift after Dakota scored the first run of the game in the top of the first inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #10 Dakota Clift celebrates scoring the first run of the game in the top of the first inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellis Railroader #4 Dalton Hensley watches a pitch goes past him in the bottom of the first inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellis Railroader #21 Bryce Keithley swings at a pitch in the bottom of the first inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #20 Blake Bevan throws a pitch bottom of the second inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellis Railroader #21 Bryce Keithley tries to get back to first base before Bluestem Lion #11 Tritten Beavers can apply the tag in the bottom of the second inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellis Railroader #16 Brevin LaBarge throws a pitch in the top of the second inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellis Railroader #16 Brevin LaBarge throws a pitch in the top of the third inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellis Railroader #10 Nathan Cox gets back to first base before the ball gets there in the bottom of the third inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #11 Tritten Beavers takes off to steal second base in the top of the fourth inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #11 Tritten Beavers slides into second base as Ellis Railroader #4 Dalton Hensley covers in the top of the fourth inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #12 Cadence McHaley hits a pitch that lead to a RBI single in the top of the fourth inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Teammates console Ellis Railroader #16 Brevin LaBarge after Bluestem put two runs on the board in the top of the fourth inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellis Railroader #2 Clayton Feik gets under a ball to catch it in the top of the fourth inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #10 Dakota Clift swings at a pitch in the top of the fifth inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #20 Blake Bevan slides into home as Ellis Railroader #10 Nathan Cox tries to get the ball in the top of the fifth inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Teammates greet Bluestem Lion #20 Blake Bevan after scoring a run in the top of the fifth inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellis Railroader #5 Carter Bollig winds up to throw a pitch in the top of the fifth inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Teammates congratulate Ellis Railroader #5 Carter Bollig after getting a strike out to end the top of the fifth inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #9 Nicholas Laidler catches a fly ball deep in left center field in the bottom of the fifth inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellis Railroader #21 Bryce Keithley catches the ball to get Bluestem Lion #8 Hunter Clift out at first base in the top of the sixth inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #10 Dakota Clift tracks a fly ball in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellis Railroader #21 Bryce Keithley gets back to first base as Bluestem Lion #11 Tritten Beavers awaits the ball to attempt a tag in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #20 Blake Bevan throws a pitch as he nears the end of his night in the bottom of the seventh inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Teammates gather around Bluestem Lion Pitcher #20 Blake Bevan after he reached the maximum pitches allowed in a game in the bottom of the seventh inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #14 Jacob Lanier throws a pitch in the bottom of the seventh inning. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #8 Hunter Clift jumps and hugs #14 Jacob Lanier at the conclusion of the game. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Bluestem Lions celebrate their victory in the game and winning the State Championship. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion Seniors gather around the State Championship trophy. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #5 Timothy Reyes touches the State Championship trophy to make sure it is real. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Winning Pitcher #20 Blake Bevan goes to hug his coach, Daniel Scribner, during the medal presentation following the game. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Bluestem Lions line up for a group portrait with the State Championship trophy. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Bluestem Lions hold aloft the State Championship trophy. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Bluestem Lions hold aloft the State Championship trophy. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Bluestem Lions hold up the State Championship trophy after a team huddle. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Bluestem Lion #20 Blake Bevan and his father embrace after the game. The Bluestem Lions defeated the Ellis Railroaders 8 to 5 in the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship game at Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 26, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
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2017 321A State Wrestling Tournament 2-25-17
The culmination of the season brings hundreds of wrestlers to Hays, Kansas and Gross Memorial Coliseum for the KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Tournament.
This year the Hoisington Cardinals brought eight wrestlers and hopes of finally winning the State Title. By the end of the first day, seven wrestlers remained in the competition and two advanced to the championship finals.
The second day saw six wrestlers medal. Tanner Cassity at 132 pounds got sixth place. Sean Urban at 160 pounds and Justin Bradley at 220 pounds took fifth. Landen Urban took third in 285 pounds.
Jonathan Ball won his first State Title at 145 pounds and his brother Christopher took his second Title in 152 pounds.
As a team, Hoisington finished with 113 points. They came in second to Norton who scored 126 points and won their fifth straight team title.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the tournament:
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Tucker Rhoades (Hays-TMP) and Darion Bailey (Eureka) try to gain leverage in their weight class 138 semi-final. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Tristan Porsch (Hoxie) twists Jonathan Ball (Hoisington) in their weight class 145 semi-final. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Tristan Porsch (Hoxie) tries to escape the grip of Jonathan Ball (Hoisington) in their weight class 145 semi-final.The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Tristan Porsch (Hoxie) and Jonathan Ball (Hoisington) tangle as they try to gain advantage in their weight class 145 semi-final.The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Jonathan Ball (Hoisington) runs Tristan Porsch (Hoxie) in their weight class 145 semi-final.The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hoisington Head Coach Dan Schmidt calls out to Jonathan Ball during the weight class 145 semi final. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
A cheerleader celebrates Colton Hutchinson’s (Smith Center) win in the weight class 145 semi-finals. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Christopher Ball (Hoisington) drags the leg of Reece Williams (Wellsville) in the weight class 152 semi-final. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Christopher Ball (Hoisington) lunges into Reece Williams (Wellsville) in the weight class 152 semi-final. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hoisington Head Coach Dan Schmidt calls out to Christopher Ball to score more points in the weight class 152 semi-final. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Reece Williams (Wellsville) tries to defend a move by Christopher Ball (Hoisington) in the weight class 152 semi-final. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Norton Head Coach Bill Johnson holds up two fingers in calling for two points in the weight class 152 semi-final. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Christopher Ball (Hoisington) helps up Reece Williams (Wellsville) after their weight class 152 semi-final. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Sean Urban (Hoisington) looks for leverage against Gable Howerton (Silver Lake) in the weight class 160 semi-final. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Sean Urban (Hoisington) looks for leverage against Gable Howerton (Silver Lake) in the weight class 160 semi-final. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Sean Urban (Hoisington) tries to run Gable Howerton (Silver Lake) in the weight class 160 semi-final. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Isaiah Luellen (Rossville) takes down Maverick Green (Atwood-Rawlins County) in the weight class 160 semi-final. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Mikey Waggoner (Riley County) looks for an opening on Tony Morris (Halstead) in the weight class 170 semi-final. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
An official looks to see if Mikey Waggoner (Riley County) completes the pin of Tony Morris (Halstead) in the weight class 170 semi-final. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Josh Seabolt (Cimarron) looks for an opening on Cauy Rokey (Sabetha) in the weight class 182 semi-final. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Josh Seabolt (Cimarron) takes down Cauy Rokey (Sabetha) in the weight class 182 semi-final. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Josh Seabolt (Cimarron) celebrates winning over Cauy Rokey (Sabetha) in the weight class 182 semi-final. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Jacob Jenkins (Chaparral) pins Abel Alvarez (Salina-Sacred Heart) in the weight class 195 semi-final. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Teammates mob Jacob Jenkins (Chaparral) after he won the weight class 195 semi-final. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Landen Urban (Hoisington) tries to roll up Taye Washington (Hoxie) in the weight class 285 semi-final. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Taye Washington (Hoxie) looks to the official as he holds Landen Urban (Hoisington) in the weight class 285 semi-final. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Taye Washington (Hoxie) tosses Landen Urban (Hoisington) in the weight class 285 semi-final. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 24, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Devin Voth (Fredonia) shoots into Tanner Cassity (Hoisington). Voth won the match 3-2 to win fifth place in weight class 132. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hoisington Head Coach Dan Schmidt talks to Tanner Cassity during the weight class 132 fifth place match. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Tanner Cassity (Hoisington) tries to gain leverage on Devin Voth (Fredonia). Voth won the match by a 3 to 2 decision to take fifth place in weight class 132. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Devin Voth of Fredonia acknowledges his fans after winning the weight class 132 fifth place match by a 3 to 2 decision. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Sean Urban (Hoisington) tosses Maverick Green (Atwood-Rawlins County). Urban won the weight class 160 fifth place match with a 9 to 3 decision. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Sean Urban (Hoisington) tosses Maverick Green (Atwood-Rawlins County). Urban won the weight class 160 fifth place match with a 9 to 3 decision. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Sean Urban (Hoisington) holds up the leg of Maverick Green (Atwood-Rawlins County). Urban won the weight class 160 fifth place match with a 9 to 3 decision. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Justin Bradley (Hoisington) holds the arms of Blake Garrison (Hoyt-Royal Valley). Bradley won the weight class 220 fifth place with a 6 to 3 decision. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Justin Bradley (Hoisington) fends off a shot by Blake Garrison (Hoyt-Royal Valley). Bradley won the weight class 220 fifth place with a 6 to 3 decision. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Justin Bradley (Hoisington) waits to shake the hand of Blake Garrison (Hoyt-Royal Valley). Bradley won the weight class 220 fifth place with a 6 to 3 decision. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Dalton Hensley (Ellis) absorbs a shot by Kelton Suchy (Russell). Hensley took third place in weight class 160 by a 10 to 7 decision. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Dalton Hensley (Ellis) tries to lift Kelton Suchy (Russell). Hensley took third place in weight class 160 by a 10 to 7 decision. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Kelton Suchy (Russell) looks up at an official for their call. Dalton Hensley (Ellis) took third place in weight class 160 by a 10 to 7 decision. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Dalton Hensley (Ellis) tries to breathe after adding a second cotton swab to stop a bleeding nostril. Hensley took third place in weight class 160 by a 10 to 7 decision. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Dalton Hensley (Ellis) took third place in weight class 160 by a 10 to 7 decision over Kelton Suchy (Russell). The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Landen Urban (Hoisington) prepares to wrestle Daylan Fell (Leon-Bluestem). Urban won third place in weight class 285 via pin fall. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Landen Urban (Hoisington) pins Daylan Fell (Leon-Bluestem). Urban won third place in weight class 285 via pin fall. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Landen Urban (Hoisington) pins Daylan Fell (Leon-Bluestem). Urban won third place in weight class 285 via pin fall. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Landen Urban (Hoisington) won third place in weight class 285 via pin fall of Daylan Fell (Leon-Bluestem). The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Landen Urban (Hoisington) won third place in weight class 285 via pin fall of Daylan Fell (Leon-Bluestem). The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hoisington Head Coach Dan Schmidt congratulates Landen Urban for his third place victory in weight class 285. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hoisington Head Coach talks to Jonathan and Christopher Ball prior to the start of the Championship Finals. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Colton Hutchinson (Smith Center) sizes up Jonathan Ball (Hoisington). Ball won the match and weight class 145 with a 12 to 1 major decision. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Jonathan Ball (Hoisington) tosses Colton Hutchinson (Smith Center). Ball won the match and weight class 145 with a 12 to 1 major decision. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Jonathan Ball (Hoisington) tries to turn over Colton Hutchinson (Smith Center). Ball won the match and weight class 145 with a 12 to 1 major decision. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Colton Hutchinson (Smith Center) works to get out of a hold by Jonathan Ball (Hoisington). Ball won the match and weight class 145 with a 12 to 1 major decision. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Jonathan Ball (Hoisington) works to increase his advantage over Colton Hutchinson (Smith Center). Ball won the match and weight class 145 with a 12 to 1 major decision. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
An official raises the hand of Jonathan Ball (Hoisington) who won the match and weight class 145 with a 12 to 1 major decision. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hoisington Head Coach Dan Schmidt embraces Jonathan Ball after he won his first weight class 145 State Championship. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Christopher Ball (Hoisington) tosses over Trenton Wright (Norton Community). Ball won the match and weight class 152 with a pin fall at 1:31 into the match. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Christopher Ball (Hoisington) pins Trenton Wright (Norton Community). Ball won the match and weight class 152 with a pin fall at 1:31 into the match. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
An official signals the pin by Christopher Ball (Hoisington) on Trenton Wright (Norton Community). Ball won the match and weight class 152 with a pin fall at 1:31 into the match. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hoisington Head Coach celebrates Christopher Ball’s State Championship win in weight class 152 over Trent Wright of Norton. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Christopher Ball (Hoisington) helps up Trenton Wright (Norton Community) after the match. Ball won the match and weight class 152 with a pin fall at 1:31 into the match. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Christopher Ball (Hoisington) shakes hands Trenton Wright (Norton Community) following the match. Ball won the match and weight class 152 with a pin fall at 1:31 into the match. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
An official raises Christopher Ball’s (Hoisington) hand. Ball won the match and weight class 152 with a pin fall at 1:31 into the match. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Weight class 145 medalists: 1st Place – Jonathan Ball of Hoisington, 2nd Place – Colton Hutchinson of Smith Center, 3rd Place – Tristan Porsch of Hoxie, 4th Place – Kolby Droegemeier of Wabaunsee, 5th Place – Scott Resler of Wathena-Riverside, 6th Place – Cole Sramek of Atwood-Rawlins County. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Weight class 152 medalists: 1st Place – Christopher Ball of Hoisington, 2nd Place – Trenton Wright of Norton Community, 3rd Place – Wyatt Murphy of Oakley, 4th Place – Rudy Rodriguez of Gypsum-SE Of Saline, 5th Place – Austin Dale of Russell, 6th Place – Reece Williams of Wellsville. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Teammates congratulate Jonathan Ball on winning the Outstanding Senior Wrestler award. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Christopher Ball repairs the medal of his brother Jonathan. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Norton and Hoisington Wrestling teams shake hands following the tournament. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Hoisington Cardinals line up for a picture with the State Runner-up Trophy. The KSHSAA Class 321A State Wrestling Championships were held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on February 25, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
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5A Sub-State Goddard Football versus Great Bend 11-18-16
Tonight, only four teams in the State of Kansas in Class 5A stepped out onto a field of play. The Goddard Lions traveled to face the Great Bend Panthers for a chance to play for the State Championship.
The Lions struck quickly scoring on their first possession. They dominated the game from there on. When Great Bend managed to put points on the board, Goddard punched right back. By the end of the night, the scoreboard read 50 to 21 and the Lions gathered to celebrate their win and the opportunity to play for the State title.
Goddard faces off against Mill Valley next Saturday. Great Bend ends their season with a 10 and 2 record.
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The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Blake Sullivan (#11) practices hand offs with Jordan Cooke (#3) prior to the game. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Goddard High School Marching Band Drum Line performs before the start of the game. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Jordan Cooke (#3) leads his team onto the field. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Brayden Smith (#9) carries the team flag as they take the field prior to the start of the game. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Brayden Smith (#9) holds the Team Flag as he motions to the Goddard bench. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) joins his team mates in addressing the flag for the National Anthem. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Gentry Cole (#8) kicks off the football to start the game. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) throws a pass. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Blake Sullivan (#11) avoids the tackle of Great Bend Panther Jensen Randall (#10). The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Blake Sullivan (#11) flies into the air after being undercut by Great Bend Panther Max Jerke (#6). The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Mason Yellowwolf (#27) prepares to tackle Goddard Lion Kody Gonzalez (#4). The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Kody Gonzalez (#4) carries the football. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Gentry Cole (#8) kicks off the football after a touchdown was scored. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Brayden Smith (#9) reaches out for a pass as Goddard Lion Kendall Gonzalez (#6) covers. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) rushes with the ball towards the sidelines. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Trevor Fehr (#59) launches out of his stance looking for a Lion to block. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Noah Presson (#78) looks for a Goddard Lion to block. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Blake Sullivan (#11) spins to hand off the ball to Kody Gonzalez (#4). The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Max Jerke (#6) dives to try and tackle Goddard Lion Kody Gonzalez (#4). The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Hector Olivas (#24) comes up from the pile with the ball after Goddard Lion Blake Sullivan (#11) had fumbled it. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) throws a pass as Goddard Lion Gabe Spexarth (#28) applies pressure. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Aj Vang (#51) hikes the ball. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Kody Stapleton (#42) tries to tackle Goddard Lion Blake Sullivan (#11). The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Bryce Lytle (#20) reaches out to try and slow down Goddard Lion Blake Sullivan (#11). The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Bryant Mocaby (#87) throws a pass. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Jordan Cooke (#3) stretches out to catch a pass. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Jordan Cooke (#3) catches a pass in the end zone to score a touchdown. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Jordan Cooke (#3) holds the ball as Gentry Cole (#8) kicks a Point After Touchdown. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Gentry Cole (#8) kicks a Point After Touchdown. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion AJ Vang (#51) hikes the ball. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Jensen Randall (#10) tries to pull down Goddard Lion Bryant Mocaby (#87). The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Kody Gonzalez (#4) starts to stiff arm Great Bend Panther Max Jerke (#6). The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Blake Sullivan (#11) avoids the tackle of Great Bend Panther Braulio Vargas (#36). The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion AJ Vang (#51) lifts up Owen Beason (#10) in celebration of him scoring a touchdown. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) escapes the tackle of Goddard Lion Cale Davidson (#23). The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) runs around Goddard Lion Garrett Howard (#22) as Koy Brack (#12) pulls him out of the way. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Garrett Howard (#22) goes to tackle Great Bend Panther Brayden Smith (#9) as he pulls in a caught ball. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) scrambles with the football. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Cal Marshall (#11) carries the football. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Cal Marshall (#11) runs past Goddard Lion Garrett Howard (#22). The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) walks away dejected after fumbling a couple yards short of the end zone. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Carlos Franco (#38) kicks off the ball to after a touchdown was scored. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Goddard Lion Offense huddle up prior to taking the field. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Jared Mocaby (#7) celebrates a touchdown being scored. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Blake Sullivan (#11) stretches to score a two point conversion. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Myael Williams (#27) gets in position to field a kicked ball. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Payton Mauler (#32) reaches out to try and tackle Goddard Lion Myael Williams (#27). The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Students from Goddard cheer as Blake Sullivan (#11) scores a touchdown. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Blake Sullivan (#11) crosses into the end zone to add two more points to the scoreboard. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Cheerleaders from Goddard do pushups after the team scored a touchdown. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Bryant Mocaby (#87) runs with a caught ball. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Hector Olivas (#24) tackles Goddard Lion Jordan Cooke (#3). The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Bryant Mocaby (#87) reacts to not catching a pass. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Two Goddard students react to the brisk weather conditions. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Koy Brack (#12) looks for an opening between Goddard Lions Trent Johnson (#1) and Ian Mcswain (#41). The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Kendall Gonzalez (#6) tackles Great Bend Panther Koy Brack (#12) as Ian Mcswain (#41) takes flight. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Koy Brack (#12) scores a touchdown after catching a reception in the end zone. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lions huddle up around a heater on the sideline. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Bryant Mocaby (#87) jumps for a pass in the end zone. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion AJ Vang (#51) lifts up Bryant Mocaby (#87) after he scored a touchdown. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Head Coach Scott Vang congratulates his players after they scored a touchdown. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Gentry Cole (#8) kicks off the ball after another touchdown. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Cole Caraway (#24) breaks up a pass to Great Bend Panther Bryce Lytle (#20). The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Dayton Driskill (#26) stretches out to score a touchdown. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Blake Sullivan (#11) congratulates Dayton Driskill (#26) on scoring a touchdown. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Goddard Lions and Great Bend Panthers shake hands following the game. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Cale Davidson (#23) signals to the crowd after the game. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Goddard Student Section celebrate their team going to the State Championship. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lion Blake Sullivan (#11) holds the Sub-State Champion Trophy aloft after the game. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Goddard Lions Thomas Parks (#55), Blake Sullivan (#11), and Matt Forbus (#15) celebrate with the Sub-State Champion Trophy. The Goddard Lions defeated the Great Bend Panthers to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sub-State Championship by a score of 50 to 21 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 18, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
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5A Sectional Valley Center Football vs Great Bend 11-11-16
With temperatures finally starting to feel like football weather, two teams squared off for a chance to play for a birth in the State Championship.
The Valley Center Hornets came into Great Bend looking to clinch their most successful season in school history. The Great Bend Panthers wanted to keep the winning and playing at home.
The Panthers put the first points on the board. Valley Center answered back with a touchdown and then a field goal. Another Hornet touchdown early in the second half put Great Bend down by ten points and their largest deficit of the year. A pair of touchdowns later and an interception sealed the 28 to 24 victory for the Panthers.
Great Bend will host Goddard in their first Sub-State game since 2006.
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Great Bend Panther Dominique Rideaux (#14) leads his teammates onto the field while carrying the flag. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend High School Marching Band performs the National Anthem. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Valley Center Hornets break down before running onto the field. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Head Referee tosses the coin as the team captains look on. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Carlos Franco (#38) runs to kick off the ball to start the game as Valley Center Hornet Sam Weldon (#10) looks on. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Valley Center Hornet Wyatt Lange (#1) hands the ball off to Keyon Saunders (#2). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Valley Center Hornet Wyatt Lange (#1) rushes with the ball. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Max Jerke (#6) reaches in to help with a tackle of Valley Center Hornet Wyatt Lange (#1). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Valley Center Hornet Wyatt Lange (#1) tells his teammates the next play. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Mason Yellowwolf (#27) celebrates as the Referee signals that possession of the ball has turned over. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Head Coach Kelly Brack talks to his players on the sideline. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Bryce Lytle (#20) catches a pass as Valley Center Hornet Keyon Saunders (#2) defends. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Brayden Smith (#9) catches a pass in the end zone to score a touchdown. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Brayden Smith (#9) celebrates scoring a touchdown with his teammates. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Brayden Smith (#9) holds up his hands in celebration of the touchdown he just scored. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Carlos Franco (#38) kicks off the ball after a touchdown. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Payton Mauler (#32) pulls Valley Center Hornet Wyatt Lange (#1) backwards out of the pile. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Cal Marshall (#11) rushes through a hole in the Valley Center Hornet Defense. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Valley Center Hornet Jay Shank (#15) goes to tackle Great Bend Panther Cal Marshall (#11). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Braulio Vargas (#36) tries to pull down Valley Center Hornet Wyatt Lange (#1). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Valley Center Hornets Don Boone (#3) and Sam Weldon (#10) celebrate after a tackle for a loss. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Valley Center Hornet Don Boone (#3) tackles Great Bend Panther Cal Marshall (#11) in the backfield. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Koy Brack (#12) checks to see if he is on the line or not. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Valley Center Hornet Wyatt Lange (#1) rushes with the ball. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
A pass bounces in front of an outstretched Valley Center Hornet Thayer Terwilliger (#83) as Great Bend Panther Dalton Miller (#16) defends. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Valley Center Hornet Aaron Coash (#44) kicks a field goal as Josh Roeser (#7) holds the ball. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Cal Marshall (#11) braces as Valley Center Hornet Collin Sharp (#35) comes in for a tackle. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Nick Reed (#15) looks for a hole to run through as Valley Center Hornet Don Boone (#3) steps up. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Pablo Martinez (#56) jumps to try and block a pass by Valley Center Hornet Wyatt Lange (#1). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Jensen Randall (#10) tackles Valley Center Hornet Wyatt Lange (#1). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Valley Center Hornet Don Boone (#3) sends Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) flying. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Valley Center Hornet Wyatt Lange (#1) takes off for the end zone. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Valley Center Hornet Wyatt Lange (#1) celebrates scoring a touchdown with his teammates. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Koy Brack (#12) stretches out his arms to catch a pass thrown to him. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Valley Center Hornets to win the KSHSAA Class 5A Sectional by a score of 28 to 24 at Memorial Field in Great Bend, Kansas on November 11, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Kaden Schroeder (#71) hikes the ball. The Great Bend Panth