With one week to go before the official start of the football season, four eight-man teams met up in Claflin for a jamboree. Â The Central Plains Oilers hosted the LaCrosse Leopards, Otis-Bison Cougars, and the Spearville Royal Lancers.
Each side had three turns on offense to run 12 plays. Â The jamboree gave these schools a great opportunity to see some different players and plays before they start the season.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers hosted an Eight-man Football Jamboree with Otis-Bison, LaCrosse, and Spearville at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on August 26, 2022. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The third week of the football season saw an undefeated Stafford Trojans travel to face the Otis-Bison Cougars. The Cougars entered the game with a 500 record of 1 and 1.
Homecoming festivities kicked the night off. After the crowning, both teams took to the field for the game.
The game started slowly, but Otis-Bison then took over after eight minutes of gameplay. The Cougars would go on to lead 38 to 0 at halftime. Stafford managed to lengthen out the game to a couple of minutes into the fourth quarter before Otis-Bison ended the contest with a score of 50 to 0.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:
Freshman attendants Dalton Regan and Jode McCallie stand during Homecoming festivities. The Stafford Trojans faced the Otis-Bison Cougars at Cougar Field in Otis, Kansas on September 14, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Sophomore attendants Bryce Frazier and Danica Bartonek stand during Homecoming festivities. The Stafford Trojans faced the Otis-Bison Cougars at Cougar Field in Otis, Kansas on September 14, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Junior attendants Martin Lopez and Amanda Sizemore stand during Homecoming festivities. The Stafford Trojans faced the Otis-Bison Cougars at Cougar Field in Otis, Kansas on September 14, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Homecoming King and Queen candidates Caleb Cheely and Kaylin Knaple stand during Homecoming festivities. The Stafford Trojans faced the Otis-Bison Cougars at Cougar Field in Otis, Kansas on September 14, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Homecoming King and Queen candidates Lucas Higgason and Hannah Tanger stand during Homecoming festivities. The Stafford Trojans faced the Otis-Bison Cougars at Cougar Field in Otis, Kansas on September 14, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Stafford Trojans faced the Otis-Bison Cougars at Cougar Field in Otis, Kansas on September 14, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Stafford Trojan #2 Justice Manning hands off the ball to #12 Caleb Hildebrand in the first quarter. The Stafford Trojans faced the Otis-Bison Cougars at Cougar Field in Otis, Kansas on September 14, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #17 Anton Foust holds the ball out from himself in the second quarter. The Stafford Trojans faced the Otis-Bison Cougars at Cougar Field in Otis, Kansas on September 14, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #80 Seth Hoopingarner tackles Stafford Trojan #2 Justice Manning in the first quarter. The Stafford Trojans faced the Otis-Bison Cougars at Cougar Field in Otis, Kansas on September 14, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #44 Kaden Schwartz punches the ball out from the hands of Stafford Trojan #2 Justice Manning. The Stafford Trojans faced the Otis-Bison Cougars at Cougar Field in Otis, Kansas on September 14, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #80 Seth Hoopingarner jumps on a loose ball to cause a turnover. The Stafford Trojans faced the Otis-Bison Cougars at Cougar Field in Otis, Kansas on September 14, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #17 Anton Foust throws a pass. Otis-Bison Cougar #17 Anton Foust throws a pass in the second quarter. The Stafford Trojans faced the Otis-Bison Cougars at Cougar Field in Otis, Kansas on September 14, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Stafford Trojan #2 Justice Manning throws a pass. The Stafford Trojans faced the Otis-Bison Cougars at Cougar Field in Otis, Kansas on September 14, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougars #44 Kaden Schwartz and #94 Kendall Steinert fire off the line to engage the Stafford Trojan defensive line. The Stafford Trojans faced the Otis-Bison Cougars at Cougar Field in Otis, Kansas on September 14, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #2 Caleb Cheely is tackled by Stafford Trojan #4 Ethan Hildebrand. The Stafford Trojans faced the Otis-Bison Cougars at Cougar Field in Otis, Kansas on September 14, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #2 Caleb Cheely falls to the ground after being tackled by Stafford Trojan #4 Ethan Hildebrand. The Stafford Trojans faced the Otis-Bison Cougars at Cougar Field in Otis, Kansas on September 14, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #80 Seth Hoopingarner looks up at an approaching pass. The Stafford Trojans faced the Otis-Bison Cougars at Cougar Field in Otis, Kansas on September 14, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #20 Bevan Gradig carries the ball. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the Stafford Trojans by a score of 50 to 0 at Cougar Field in Otis, Kansas on September 14, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Stafford Trojans and Otis-Bison Cougars shake hands following the game. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the Stafford Trojans by a score of 50 to 0 at Cougar Field in Otis, Kansas on September 14, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Both teams came together for a prayer after the game. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the Stafford Trojans by a score of 50 to 0 at Cougar Field in Otis, Kansas on September 14, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Stafford Trojan #13 Ryan Sammons and Otis-Bison Cougar #9 Logan Thille holds hand during a post game prayer. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the Stafford Trojans by a score of 50 to 0 at Cougar Field in Otis, Kansas on September 14, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Otis-Bison Cougars and Stafford Trojans join together for a post game prayer. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the Stafford Trojans by a score of 50 to 0 at Cougar Field in Otis, Kansas on September 14, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
When you shoot sports, the action is front and center. Sports photographers call the pinnacle moment of a play “peak action.” Yet, one of the most powerful things you can capture is emotion.
The emotion of winning or losing a game. The emotion of cheering on a teammate or showing the frustration from a mistake.
Then there is the emotion from the end of a competition.
After the final horn or whistle sounds and the two sides of the athletic event shook hands, parents, classmates, friends and other fans will stream onto the field of play. Many times a player will be greeted with handshakes and pats on the back (or pads if it’s football).
This time presents ample opportunities to capture emotional greetings. Especially if the game held importance to one or both sides.
On November 6, 2010, the Otis-Bison Cougars made the long trip to Bird City for an Eight-Man Division II Regional Match against the Cheylin Cougars. The afternoon football game saw Otis-Bison continue on their winning ways with a 51 to 6 victory. The victory was their tenth straight game that ended due to the 45-point mercy rule.
It also meant the Cougars would play in the Sub-State game the next week for the first time since 1992.
To say it was a significant win for the team would be an understatement.
After the final whistle, as happened in all the previous weeks, the fans, friends, and family greeted the players on the field. I switched lenses on my camera to my wide-angle 18-55mm kit lens from my standard 70-200m. This allowed me to get closer to people and capture some of the emotion of the moment.
One I gladly captured occurred between Otis-Bison’s star running back/linebacker Michael Hlavaty and his father Mark.
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Mark closing in on his son. It was not hard to see how proud he was of his boy and the performance he just gave on the field. He closed the distance and embraced his son, pads and all, tightly.
Mark Hlavaty hugs his son Michael after the Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the Cheylin Cougars 51-6 in the Eight-Man Division II Regional game on November 10, 2010 at Cheylin High School in Bird City, Kansas (Photo Credit Joey Bahr, joeybahr.com)
I snapped away as I moved from one side to the other. Of the few frames I quickly looked at on the back of my camera, I knew I captured a special moment between a father and son.
Otis-Bison would go on and win the Sub-State game but lost in the State Championship game. The 2010 team provided the Cougars their second banner, both for Eight Man Runner Ups.
I decided to take this photo and make something special out of it by printing it large and framing it and gave it to Mark for Christmas. I know this would be something he would enjoy having as a reminder of that great day and moment.
The final Girls game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam saw the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars pitted against the Russell Lady Broncos.
Both teams started out trading shots. At times those shots were three pointers. Otis-Bison kept within reach of Russell until the second half. After halftime, Russell’s Tiffany Dortland poured on the points and tallied a total of 30 for the night. The Lady Broncos won the game and the tournament with a score of 64 to 33.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #22 Maddie Wiltse and Russell Lady Bronco #25 Jaclyn Schulte jump for the opening tip off. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #24 Cristen Trapp passes the ball to a teammate. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #20 Sheridan Ewy looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #4 Sidney Schneider looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #20 Sheridan Ewy shoots a three point shot. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #42 Cora Anderson brings the ball down the court. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #22 Maddie Wiltse shoots a free throw attempt. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #22 Maddie Wiltse looks for a teammate to pass the ball to as Russell Lady Bronco #22 Samantha Leiker presses. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #24 Cristen Trapp drives down the court with the ball. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #14 Ashtyn Butler pulls in a ball passed to her. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #42 Cora Anderson goes up for a layup. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #24 Cristen Trapp passes the ball to a teammate. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Russell Lady Bronco Head Coach Frank Schulte watches a play develop. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Russell Lady Bronco #22 Samantha Leiker looks for an open teammate. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Russell Lady Bronco #22 Samantha Leiker dribbles the ball down the court as Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #4 Sidney Schneider defends. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #24 Cristen Trapp passes a ball around Russell Lady Bronco #3 Tiffany Dortland. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Russell Lady Bronco #25 Jaclyn Schulte dribbles the ball while looking for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar Head Coach Stan Ewy watches a play develop from the sidelines. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Russell Lady Bronco #3 Tiffany Dortland drives past Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #4 Sidney Schneider. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Russell Lady Bronco #3 Tiffany Dortland drives down the court as Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #4 Sidney Schneider gives chase. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar Head Coach Robert Trapp watches a play develop. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #22 Maddie Wiltse goes for a layup. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Russell Lady Bronco #25 Jaclyn Schulte tries to pass the ball as Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #42 Cora Anderson puts a hand on it. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Russell Lady Bronco #3 Tiffany Dortland splits the defense of Otis-Bison Lady Cougars #14 Ashtyn Butler and #42 Cora Anderson. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Russell Lady Bronco #14 Megan Peeler shoots a free throw attempt. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Russell Lady Bronco #3 Tiffany Dortland goes for a layup as Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #20 Sheridan Ewy makes contact with her arm. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Russell Lady Bronco #3 Tiffany Dortland shoots a free throw attempt. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Russell Lady Bronco #3 Tiffany Dortland goes for a layup. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars and Russell Lady Broncos shake hands following the game. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Russell Lady Broncos pose with the championship trophy and bracket poster after the game. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars pose with the second place trophy following the conclusion of the game. The Russell Lady Broncos defeated the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars by a score of 54 to 34 in the Girls Championship game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Boys Third Place game in the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam saw the Otis-Bison Cougars facing off with the Ellsworth Bearcats.
Ellsworth built a lead in the first half of 11 points by the break. In the second half, the Cougars tried to close the gap, but failed to make up enough ground. The Bearcats won the game and Third Place in the tournament with a 58 to 37 score.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:
Otis-Bison Cougar #23 Maitland Wiltse and Ellsworth Bearcat #3 Jordan Base jump for the opening tip off. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #33 Anton Foust brings the ball up the court as Ellsworth Bearcat #11 Chris Fitzgerald defends. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #12 Luke Higgason goes for a layup as Ellsworth Bearcat #14 Grant Gwinner tries to block. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #12 Luke Higgason shoots a free throw attempt. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #23 Maitland Wiltse tries to pull the ball away from Ellsworth Bearcat #2 Remington Cravens. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #23 Maitland Wiltse shoots from the free throw line. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #23 Maitland Wiltse dives for a loose ball as Ellsworth Bearcat #1 Kash Travnicheck tries to corral it. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #23 Maitland Wiltse looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #1 Blake Bahr shoots a three point shot. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellsworth Bearcat Head Coach Ryan Webber calls out to his players. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #14 Seth Hoopingarner shoots a deep jump shot. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #13 Clade Anderson tries to block a shot by Ellsworth Bearcat #2 Remington Cravens as contact is made. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #2 Caleb Cheely holds the ball up as he looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #33 Anton Foust shoots a free throw attempt. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar Head Coach Curtis Little discusses a move with an official. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellsworth Bearcat #2 Remington Cravens drives to near the basket. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellsworth Bearcat #2 Remington Cravens goes for a layup as Otis-Bison Cougar #13 Clade Anderson defends. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellsworth Bearcat #11 Chris Fitzgerald shoots a jump shot. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellsworth Bearcat #23 Bransen Schulte brings the ball down the court. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellsworth Bearcat #2 Remington Cravens shoots a jump shot over Otis-Bison Cougars #33 Anton Foust and #13 Clade Anderson. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #23 Maitland Wiltse passes the ball to a teammate. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #14 Seth Hoopingarner brings the ball down the court. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #1 Blake Bahr drives with the ball. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #14 Seth Hoopingarner drives to the basket. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellsworth Bearcat #2 Remington Cravens tries to knock the ball away from Otis-Bison Cougar #23 Maitland Wiltse. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellsworth Bearcat #2 Remington Cravens shoots a free throw attempt. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellsworth Bearcat #1 Kash Travnicheck looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellsworth Bearcat #13 Drew Kratzer looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellsworth Bearcat #1 Kash Travnicheck shoots a layup. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellsworth Bearcat #1 Kash Travnicheck shoots a free throw attempt. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Ellsworth Bearcat #11 Chris Fitzgerald looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Otis-Bison Cougars and Ellsworth Bearcats shake hands following the game. The Ellsworth Bearcats defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 37 in the Third Place game of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 20, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The last game for the fourth day meant one last spot for the Boys Championship game for the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam. The Otis-Bison Cougars faced off against the hosting Hoisington Cardinals.
Hoisington came into the game with a plan to limit the scoring threats of the Cougars. They took way many opportunities for Clade Anderson and left the work on the shoulders of Maitland Wiltse. Wiltse accounted for almost half of Otis-Bison’s 46 points, but the Cardinals totaled 58 on the night.
The win means the Cardinals will play for a chance to be Hoisington Winter Jam Champions for a third straight year.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:
Otis-Bison Cougar #14 Seth Hoopingarner pulls the ball back to pass it to a teammate. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 46 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
A Hoisington student yells support for his team. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 46 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #1 Blake Bahr brings the ball down the court. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 46 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #23 Maitland Wiltse splits the defense of Hoisington Cardinals #4 Mason Haxton and #2 Avery Brewer. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 46 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #10 Jayce Kohls looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 46 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #14 Seth Hoopingarner dribbles between Hoisington Cardinals #21 Isaac Prosser and #5 Ryan Woydziak. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 46 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #23 Maitland Wiltse shoots a free throw attempt. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 46 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #33 Anton Foust looks for an open teammate as Hoisington Cardinal #5 Ryan Woydziak defends. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 46 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #33 Anton Foust goes for a layup. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 46 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #23 Maitland Wiltse tries to poke away the ball from Hoisington Cardinal #0 Drew Nicholson. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 46 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hoisington Cardinal #3 Xavier Robinson shoots a free throw attempt. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 46 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hoisington Cardinal Head Coach Kyle Haxton watches a play develop. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 46 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hoisington Cardinal #0 Drew Nicholson shoots a free throw attempt. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 46 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hoisington Cardinal #21 Isaac Prosser shoots a free throw attempt. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 46 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Hoisington Cardinals and Otis-Bison Cougars shake hands following the game. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 58 to 46 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
A tournament can bring together familiar foes. In this case the second and last Girls Semi-Final matchup of the fourth night of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam pitted the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars against the LaCrosse Lady Leopards for the third time this year. Going into the game, the series stood tied at one game a piece.
Both teams played a tight game. The first quarter finished in a six all tie. It took until the fourth quarter for one team to pull away. Otis-Bison finished the night winning by a score of 29 to 23.
The Lady Cougars will face the Russell Lady Broncos for the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam Championship on Saturday.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:
A young fan claps from the stands during warmups. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #22 Maddie Wiltse brings the ball down the court. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #14 Ashtyn Butler watches the ball while on defense. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #22 Maddie Wiltse drives to the basket as LaCrosse Lady Leopard #2 Emma Rues defends. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #20 Sheridan Ewy passes the ball as LaCrosse Lady Leopard #5 Abbey Oborny closes in. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
LaCrosse Lady Leopard #11 Kate Rues passes the ball to a teammate. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
LaCrosse Lady Leopard #5 Abbey Oborny drives to the lane as Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #24 Cristen Trapp defends. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
LaCrosse Lady Leopard #2 Emma Rues looks for an opening as Otis-Bison Lady Cougars #42 Cora Anderson and #22 Maddie Wiltse defends. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
LaCrosse Lady Leopard #11 Kate Rues shoots a free throw attempt. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
LaCrosse Lady Leopard #5 Abbey Oborny drives down the court with the ball. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar Head Coach Robert Trapp watches a play develop. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
LaCrosse Lady Leopard #2 Emma Rues goes up for a layup. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #24 Cristen Trapp shoots a free throw attempt. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #24 Cristen Trapp goes for a layup as LaCrosse Lady Leopard #25 Addie Kershner defends. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #14 Ashtyn Butler looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #22 Maddie Wiltse dribbles the ball as LaCrosse Lady Leopard #11 Kate Rues defends. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #14 Ashtyn Butler tries to pull in a loose ball. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #20 Sheridan Ewy splits the defense of LaCrosse Lady Leopards #3 Lexi Anderson and #5 Abbey Oborny. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #20 Sheridan Ewy tries to control the ball as LaCrosse Lady Leopard #3 Lexi Anderson reaches for it. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar Head Coach Robert Trapp draws up a play for his players during a timeout. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
LaCrosse Lady Leopard #11 Kate Rues goes for a layup as Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #24 Cristen Trapp defends. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
LaCrosse Lady Leopard #5 Abbey Oborny shoots a free throw attempt. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #24 Cristen Trapp looks to pass the ball to a teammate as LaCrosse Lady Leopard #25 Addie Kershner defends. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar Head Coach Stan Ewy displays a playing technique from the bench. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #22 Maddie Wiltse shoots a free throw attempt. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Lady Cougar #20 Sheridan Ewy smiles in celebration after the final buzzer as her side won the game. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the LaCrosse Lady Leopards and Otis-Bison Lady Cougars shake hands following the game. The Otis-Bison Lady Cougars defeated the LaCrosse Lady Leopards by a score of 29 to 23 in the Semi-Final of the 2018 Hoisington Winter Jam at the Hoisington Activity Center in Hoisington, Kansas on January 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The start of a new season presents a team with a clean slate to the year. Walking onto the field for the first time, both sides are 0-0. The question that hands over the field is what’s going to happen when the whistle blows and a foot connects with a football for the first time?
The Otis-Bison Cougars traveled to face the St. John Tigers for the season opener. Both teams came into the game with short rosters. The Cougars suited up only fourteen players, the Tigers nine.
The Cougars quickly piled up the points on the board with only three plays from scrimmage and two pick sixes that made the score 20 to 0 with only six minutes and change remaining in the first quarter. St. John did control the clock and were able to move the ball some, but they failed to truly threaten to score.
By the end of the first half, the Cougars registered 58 points on the board to the Tigers 0. The game ended at halftime due to the 45-point rule.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:
Otis-Bison Cougar #8 Daniel Scott catches a pass during pre-game warmups. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
St. John Tiger Head Coach Mike Joiner talks to a player as he stretches prior to the game. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
St. John Tiger Head Coach Mike Joiner calls out for his players to hit the deck prior to the start of the game. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
St. John Tiger #7 Eddy Ibarra leads the team onto the field prior to the start of the game. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar Head Coach Travis Starr addresses his players during warmups prior to the start of the game. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Jenna Hlavaty hands out water bottles to players before the start of the game. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar Head Coach Travis Starr talks to his Senior players #7 Blake Bahr, #8 Daniel Scott, #45 Landon Hoopingarner, and #37 Clade Anderson before the start of the game. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Otis-Bison Cougars line up for the National Anthem prior to the start of the game. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
St. John Tiger #68 Trevor Tanner carries the game ball on to the field during player introductions. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Otis-Bison Cougar team captains walk out onto the field for the coin toss. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The St. John Tiger team captains walk out on to the field for the coin toss. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Captains from both team track the coin as it is tossed into the sky. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
St. John Tiger #7 Eddy Ibarra kicks off the ball to start the game. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #7 Blake Bahr carries the ball in the first quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #7 Blake Bahr runs through a St. John Tiger tackle in the first quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #45 Landon Hoopingarner muscles through block of St. John Tiger #68 Trevor Tanner in the first quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
St. John Tiger #22 Keven Neri Leon rushes with the ball in the first quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #7 Blake Bahr reaches out to tackle St. John Tiger #22 Keven Neri Leon in the first quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #7 Blake Bahr jumps in front of St. John Tiger #5 Jorden Taylor and the pass intended for him for an interception that turned into a touchdown in the first quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #17 Anton Foust muscles through the block of St. John Tiger #10 Eddy Calleros in the first quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #80 Seth Hoopingarner jumps to intercept a pass in the first quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #80 Seth Hoopingarner looks down the field at a possible St. John Tiger tackler in the first quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
St. John Tiger #81 Dalton Nemec, the lone substitute for the team, stands on the sideline in the first quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #17 Anton Foust throws a pass to #37 Clade Anderson as St. John Tiger #7 Eddy Ibarra pressures him in the first quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
St. John Tiger #87 Conner Engel carries the ball in the first quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
St. John Tiger #22 Keven Neri Leon throws a pass in the second quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #8 Daniel Scott runs with the ball as St. John Tiger #22 Keven Neri Leon reaches out to tackle him in the second quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #7 Blake Bahr rushes with the ball in the second quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #17 Anton Foust steps beyond the tackle of St. John Tiger #7 Eddy Ibarra in the second quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #17 Anton Foust avoids a tackle in the second quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #17 Anton Foust rushes with the ball in the second quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
St. John Tiger Head Coach Mike Joiner tells #4 Cashe McVay the next play in the second quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #87 Maitland Wiltse checks to see if he is on or off the line in the second quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #52 Luke Higgason rushes with the ball in the second quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #8 Daniel Scott runs towards the end zone in the second quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #8 Daniel Scott stares down St. John Tiger #7 Eddy Ibarra as he nears the end zone in the second quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #87 Maitland Wiltse breaks up a pass intended for St. John Tiger #5 Jorden Taylor in the second quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #17 Anton Foust calls out a play at the line of scrimmage in the second quarter. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougars #45 Landon Hoopingarner and #52 Luke Higgason wait to shake hands of the St. John Tigers after the game. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Otis-Bison Cougars and St. John Tigers shake hands following the game. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougars #20 Bevan Gradig, #52 Luke Higgason, and #87 Maitland Wiltse hold hands during a post-game prayer. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Otis-Bison Cougar #20 Bevan Gradig prays has him and his teammates hold hands following the game. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Otis-Bison Cougars breakdown after the game. The Otis-Bison Cougars defeated the St. John Tigers by a score of 58 to 0 at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas on September 1, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)