Phillipsburg traveled to Hoisington for a district football game. The Cardinals and Panthers traded touchdowns all night long.
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Wichita Northwest versus Great Bend 9-20-19
The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies traveled to Great Bend to take on the Panthers.
Northwest had been known for putting up a ton of points in their first two games. Great Bend managed to hold them to 31 points.
The defense of the Grizzlies held Great Bend to zero points on the night. Three times the Panthers either fumbled or turned the ball over on downs within the red zone.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:
Great Bend Panther #1 Bryce Brown carries the ball during warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #1 Bryce Brown carries the ball during warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
The Great Bend Panthers take the field for warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
The Great Bend Panthers run onto the field to warmup for the game. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #1 Bryce Brown leads his line in warmup exercises. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #10 Colin Hall takes part in warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #75 Tate Murray waits for the next warmup exercise to begin. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #36 Joey Soupiset takes part in warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #64 Villegas Jesus looks on as teammates stretch out in warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #28 Alex Randolph enjoys a moment of rest during warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #28 Alex Randolph leans to look and see how long the line is during warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #3 Peyton Duvall stretches out during /warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #52 Alan Miramontes stretches out during warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #2 Alex Schremmer runs a route during warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #15 Paco Hernandez runs a route during warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #54 Dylan Lamb waits to run a play during warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panthers #54 Dylan Lamb and #63 James Valdovinos lockup during warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panthers #53 Barrett Lutt and #74 Dalton Murphy fire off the line during warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #54 Dylan Lamb fires off the line during warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #54 Dylan Lamb engages Great Bend Panther #56 Einar Vargas during warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #75 Tate Murray runs a play during warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #32 Nahum Olivas watches the quarterback during warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #35 Zach Seymour watches a play unfold during warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #67 Elias Moreno pursues the ball during warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #52 Alan Miramontes tries to shed the block of #61 Devin Lamb during warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #52 Alan Miramontes breaks through a block during warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #36 Joey Soupiset sets the ball down for a field goal during warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #38 Angel Razo kicks a field goal during warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #38 Angel Razo kicks a field goal during warmups. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
The Great Bend Panther captains walk out to the middle of the field for the coin toss. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) Great Bend defensive players carry off #5 Carsyn Schooler after he injured his hip in the second quarter. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend players carry #5 Carsyn Schooler to the bench in the second quarter. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #38 Angel Razo practices kicking a field goal while on the sidelines in the second quarter. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #53 Barrett Lutt prepares to engage a Wichita Northwest Grizzly defender in the fourth quarter. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #16 Dalton Miller waits for the snapped ball to arrive in the fourth quarter. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #54 Dylan Lamb tries to block Wichita Northwest Grizzly #90 Zac Daher in the fourth quarter. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #16 Dalton Miller throws a pass as Wichita Northwest Grizzly #30 Jacob Younkman pressures him in the fourth quarter. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #16 Dalton Miller runs through the tackle of Wichita Northwest Grizzly #30 Jacob Younkman in the fourth quarter. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #16 Dalton Miller tries to run around Wichita Northwest Grizzly #23 Wetu Kalomo. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #16 Dalton Miller rushes with the ball in the fourth quarter. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #60 Jason Scott waits to hike the ball in the fourth quarter. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #3 Peyton Duvall takes off on a route in the fourth quarter. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Wichita Northwest Grizzly #16 Mason Ross fakes a handoff to Wichita Northwest Grizzly #5 Julius Bolden in the fourth quarter. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Wichita Northwest Grizzly #2 Jamar Martin rushes with the ball in the fourth quarter. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Wichita Northwest Grizzly #5 Julius Bolden rushes with the ball in the fourth quarter. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #65 Greg Sommers launches off the line in the fourth quarter. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Wichita Northwest Grizzly #16 Mason Ross evades a tackle in the fourth quarter. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #2 Alex Schremmer carries the ball on a punt return in the fourth quarter. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #2 Alex Schremmer evades a tackle during a punt return in the fourth quarter. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Wichita Northwest Grizzly #30 Jacob Younkman tries to tackle Great Bend Panther #29 Gage Fritz in the fourth quarter. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #36 Joey Soupiset tries to tackle Wichita Northwest Grizzly #5 Julius Bolden in the fourth quarter. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Members of the Wichita Northwest Grizzlies and Great Bend Panthers shake hands following the game. The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 31 to 0 in a Week 3 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 20, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Andover versus Great Bend 9-6-19
The Andover Trojans traveled to Great Bend for an exciting start to the 2019 football season.
Some games are decided long before they end. Some games take longer for one team to build up a lead over the other. Then there are games that change in a minute, the last minute to be more specific.
Andover scored the first touchdown of the game early in the first quarter. Then to close out the first half, David Kemp kicked a 49 yard field goal to give the Trojans a 10 to 0 lead.
For most of the game, Great Bend’s offense could not sustain a drive. Their defense, on the other hand, held Andover’s offense mostly in check. They forced three turnovers, that the offense could not capitalize on.
With under three minutes to go in the game, the Panthers had three cracks at scoring a touchdown from one yard out. They could not get across the goal line. Andover celebrated their successful
The Trojans took over the ball on their one yard line. Great Bend’s defense held them to only a few yards of gain. Forced to punt from the end zone, Andover’s punter, quarterback Eli Fahnestock, saw his punt get blocked. In the scramble after the block, Fahnestock knocked the ball out the back of the end zone. This gave Great Bend a Safety and two points.
The Panthers now had 54 seconds and 50 yards to get eight more points to tie up the game. Their first three plays only netted six yards. On the fourth down, quarterback Dalton Miller heaved a Hail Mary pass to the end zone and receiver Alex Schremmer. Schremmer caught the ball and scored the touchdown as time expired for the game. They quickly converted the two point conversion to tie the game at 10 points all.
In overtime, Andover had the ball first, but they were unable to score. They attempted a field goal from about 26 yards out, but it barely missed.
Great Bend took the ball but were forced to attempt a field goal. Their kicker, Angel Razo, never attempted a field goal or even a point after touchdown in a game before. He stepped up and made the 29 yard field goal to win the game.
Afterwards fans dubbed the game the “Miracle on Morton.” Needless to say, it made for an exciting end to the first game of the season.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:
The Great Bend Panthers take to the field for pre-game warmups. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
The Great Bend Panther captains walk toward the middle of the field for the coin toss. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Captains from both teams meet at mid-field and shake hands before the coin toss. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Head Referee Mark Brock tosses the coin to start the game. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Andover Trojan #16 Eli Fahnestock avoids a tackle in the second quarter. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #16 Dalton Miller misses the tackle of Andover Trojan #44 Connor Hall in the second quarter. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #29 Gage Fritz rushes with the ball in the fourth quarter. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #75 Tate Murray locks up with Andover Trojan #10 Dillon Schobourgh. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #16 Dalton Miller prepares to catch the ball to start a play. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #16 Dalton Miller carries the ball as an Andover Trojan tackles him. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #16 Dalton Miller throws a pass over Andover Trojan #10 Dillon Schobourgh. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Andover Trojan #16 Eli Fahnestock tells the next play to his players in the huddle in the fourth quarter. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #35 Zach Seymour watches the Andover quarterback. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Andover Trojan #53 Anders Whitfill tries to block Great Bend Panther #52 Alan Miramontes in the fourth quarter. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #52 Alan Miramontes tries to get around the block of Andover Trojan #53 Anders Whitfill. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Andover Trojan #4 Malik Watkins tries to get past Great Bend Panther #17 Alex Olivas on a pass route. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #29 Gage Fritz rushes with the ball. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #60 Jason Scott prepares to hike the ball as his team faces less than a yard to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #16 Dalton Miller tries to move the ball about a yard to score a touchdown. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
The Andover Trojans celebrate holding the Great Bend Panthers scoreless after a three play goal line stand. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #28 Alex Randolph starts to take off for a play. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) Great Bend Panther #52 Alan Miramontes signals a safety with 54 seconds left in the game. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #2 Alex Schremmer comes down with the ball to score a touchdown at the end of the fourth quarter. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
A referee signals for a touchdown after Great Bend Panther #2 Alex Schremmer caught a pass in the end zone. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #2 Alex Schremmer catches a pass for a two-point conversion to tie the game at 10 points all. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Great Bend Panther #2 Alex Schremmer celebrates tying up the game at 10-points all. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Andover Trojan #30 Ashton Ngo reacts with disbelief to the game getting tied on the final play. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Members of the Great Bend Panthers and Andover Trojans shake hands following the game. The Great Bend Panthers came from behind to defeat the Andover Trojans 13 to 10 in Overtime in a Week 1 matchup at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 6, 2019. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Garden City Football versus Great Bend 10-19-18
The Garden City Buffaloes made the familiar trip to Memorial Stadium to face the Great Bend Panthers.
A win would hand the Western Athletic Conference title to the Panthers. A loss would mean just a share of the title along with two other fellow conference schools.
Great Bend quickly let it be known that they wanted the trophy all to themselves. The Panthers scored about three minutes into the game. On the next Garden City snap, Dalton Miller would strip the ball away from the Buffalo and take it in for six more points.
The Great Bend Panthers went on to win the game by a score of 49 to 6.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:
Great Bend Panther #71 Kaden Schroeder hikes the ball during warmups. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #11 Pablo Martinez looks down the line of his teammates during warmups. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #5 Brock Blessing takes part in pregame stretching. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panthers #5 Brock Blessing, #23 Jeffery Spragls, and #3 Peyton Duvall wait for their turn during warmups. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #73 Andrew Wettengel looks at a teammate during warmups. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #85 Matt Zorn warms up prior to the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #11 Pablo Martinez takes part in pregame warmups. Great Bend Panther #11 Pablo Martinez The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #85 Matt Zorn takes part in pregame warmups. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #11 Pablo Martinez watches the ball during a pregame warmup. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panthers #21 David Garcia and #17 Alex Olivas take part in a pregame warmup. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #21 David Garcia tracks the ball during a pregame warmup. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #7 Calan Haberman pulls in the ball during pregame warmups. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #62 Payton Doll locks up with #67 Elias Moreno during pregame warmups. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #62 Payton Doll and #73 Andrew Wettengel start to block during a pregame warmup. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Senior members of the Great Bend Panthers lead their teammates onto the field. The Garden City Buffaloes traveled to face the Great Bend Panthers at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #5 Brock Blessing leads his team onto the field prior to the game. The Garden City Buffaloes traveled to face the Great Bend Panthers at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #5 Brock Blessing leads the Panthers onto the field prior to the game. Great Bend Panther #5 Brock Blessing leads his team onto the field prior to the game. The Garden City Buffaloes traveled to face the Great Bend Panthers at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Senior team captains go to the center of the field for the coin toss. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #12 Koy Brack signals he is ready to get the game started. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #12 Koy Brack looks for a player to throw a pass to in the first quarter. The Garden City Buffaloes traveled to face the Great Bend Panthers at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #29 Gage Fritz heads for the end zone for his first of two touchdowns on the night. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panthers #29 Gage Fritz and #5 Brock Blessing celebrate Fitz’s touchdown in the first quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #3 Peyton Duvall and Great Bend Panther #16 Dalton Miller tackle Garden City Buffalo #28 Ethan Martin. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #16 Dalton Miller strips the ball from Garden City Buffalo #28 Ethan Martin. Miller would then run the ball in for a touchdown in the first quarter. The Garden City Buffaloes traveled to face the Great Bend Panthers at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Garden City Buffalo #4 Carlos Acosta throws a pass in the first quarter. The Garden City Buffaloes traveled to face the Great Bend Panthers at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #34 Blake Penka watches the play develop. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #11 Pablo Martinez pursues Garden City Buffalo #4 Carlos Acosta in the first quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #3 Peyton Duvall carries the ball. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #29 Gage Fritz rushes for another touchdown in the first quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #7 Calan Haberman looks back for the pass as Garden City Buffalo #2 Joel Bellows defends in the first quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #38 Dani Franco kicks a Point After Touchdown. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #62 Payton Doll locks up with a Garden City Buffalo defender. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #7 Calan Haberman starts to run a route. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #62 Payton Doll launches off the line. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #29 Gage Fritz carries the ball into the end zone. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #34 Blake Penka looks over the Garden City Buffalo offense. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #85 Matt Zorn pursues the ball carrier. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Garden City Buffalo #34 Reece Morss carries the ball as Great Bend Panther #52 Alan Miramontes tries to tackle him in the second quarter. The Garden City Buffaloes traveled to face the Great Bend Panthers at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #29 Gage Fritz avoids a tackle in the second quarter. The Garden City Buffaloes traveled to face the Great Bend Panthers at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #71 Kaden Schroeder hikes the ball to start a play. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #38 Dani Franco kicks the ball off. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #38 Dani Franco kicks the ball off after a touchdown. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #34 Blake Penka tackles Garden City Buffalo #34 Reece Morss. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panthers #16 Dalton Miller, #3 Peyton Duvall, and #2 Alex Schremmer line up in a formation in the third quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #29 Gage Fritz takes off on a long run in the third quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #12 Koy Brack catches the ball after #71 Kaden Schroeder hiked it to him. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #2 Alex Schremmer catches a pass in the end zone in the third quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #5 Brock Blessing watches for the play to start. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Garden City Buffalo #34 Reece Morss crosses the plane and scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #16 Dalton Miller reaches out for more yards as he is tackled. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #12 Koy Brack hands the ball off to #29 Gage Fritz in the fourth quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #12 Koy Brack tosses the ball to an official after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend seniors douse Head Coach Erin Beck with water to celebrate winning the Western Athletic Conference title outright for the first time in ten years. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Players douse their coach, Great Bend Panther Head Coach Erin Beck, with water to celebrate their victory in the game and winning the WAC title outright for the first time in ten years. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Garden City Buffaloes and Great Bend Panthers shake hands following the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Great Bend Panthers thank the fans for coming out to the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on October 19, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Football versus Great Bend 9-7-18
Rivalries give football games added flavor. Two teams that square off with each other so often that the meetings take on special meaning. The Hays Indians traveled to face the Great Bend Panthers on the gridiron for the 81st time on September 7th.
The game started with a back and forth defensive battle. Both teams faced a second down and 22 yards to go on their opening possessions.
Late in the first half, Great Bend intercepted a pass from the Hays quarterback and on the ensuing possession, scored the first touchdown of the game. The Panthers failed to make the point after touchdown kick. A couple of minutes later, Hays used a busted pass play to get on the board themselves and take a 7 to 6 lead into halftime.
Great Bend added another touchdown and a field goal to clinch the victory with a score of 15 to 7.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:
Great Bend Panther Head Coach Erin Beck watches his players during warm ups prior to the game. The Hays Indians faced off with the Great Bend Panthers at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Head Coach Erin Beck walks towards where his players are warming up before the start of the game. The Hays Indians faced off with the Great Bend Panthers at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #12 Koy Brack winds up to throw a pass during warmups. The Hays Indians faced off with the Great Bend Panthers at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #38 Dani Franco kicks off a ball during warmups prior to the start of the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Hays Indians with a score of 15 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #1 Bryce Brown and #81 Sam Ryan bump fists during warmups. The Hays Indians faced off with the Great Bend Panthers at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #6 Caden Bieker looks intently at the Hays players across the field during warmups. The Hays Indians faced off with the Great Bend Panthers at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of Great Bend Panthers gather for a huddle during warmups prior to the camera. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Hays Indians with a score of 15 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The referee tosses the coin prior to the start of the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Hays Indians with a score of 15 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #12 Koy Brack waits for the ball to be snapped to him in the in the first quarter. The Hays Indians faced off with the Great Bend Panthers at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #12 Koy Brack throws a pass in the first quarter. The Hays Indians faced off with the Great Bend Panthers at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #6 Palmer Hutchison calls for the ball in the first quarter. The Hays Indians faced off with the Great Bend Panthers at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #7 Keaton Markley tackles Great Bend Panther #29 Gage Fritz in the third quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Hays Indians with a score of 15 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #16 Dalton Miller moves to avoid Hays Indian #3 Taivian Creamer in the third quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Hays Indians with a score of 15 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #16 Dalton Miller spins around Hays Indian #3 Taivian Creamer in the third quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Hays Indians with a score of 15 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #16 Dalton Miller stiff arms Hays Indian #3 Taivian Creamer during the third quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Hays Indians with a score of 15 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #55 Eric Vazquez launches into the Hays Indian offensive line in the third quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Hays Indians with a score of 15 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #11 Pablo Martinez closes in on Hays Indian #6 Palmer Hutchison in the fourth quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Hays Indians with a score of 15 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #6 Palmer Hutchison tries to avoid the tackle of Great Bend Panther #11 Pablo Martinez in the fourth quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Hays Indians with a score of 15 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #12 Koy Brack throws a pass in the fourth quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Hays Indians with a score of 15 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #2 Alex Schremmer pulls in a pass in the fourth quarter as Hays Indian #3 Taivian Creamer defends. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Hays Indians with a score of 15 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #62 Payton Doll launches off the line in the fourth quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Hays Indians with a score of 15 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #7 Keaton Markley rallies the first team defense on the sideline in the fourth quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Hays Indians with a score of 15 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #7 Keaton Markley pumps up his teammates on the sideline in the fourth quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Hays Indians with a score of 15 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #12 Koy Brack carries the ball as #71 Kaden Schroeder blocks down on Hays Indian #72 Matthew Younker in the fourth quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Hays Indians with a score of 15 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #52 Alan Miramontes goes to congratulate on Great Bend Panther #38 Dani Franco on his successful game winning field goal in the fourth quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Hays Indians with a score of 15 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Hays Indians and Great Bend Panthers shake hands following the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Hays Indians with a score of 15 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #51 Demetri Slrickland cries out to the student section after the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Hays Indians with a score of 15 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Great Bend Panthers thank their fans after the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Hays Indians with a score of 15 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 7, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Red & Black Scrimmage 8-24-18
With one week until the start of high school football, everyone needs some practice to be ready for the season.
The Great Bend Panthers hosted their Red & Black Scrimmage to give the team a more game-like practice. Fans took the opportunity to scope out the best seats to view the action. Even some members of the local media used the evening as a chance to knock off some of the rust.
While everyone might not be one hundred percent ready for the kickoff of the season next week, they are that much closer to being there.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:
The Great Bend Panthers participated in the Red and Black Scrimmage at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on August 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend Panthers participated in the Red and Black Scrimmage at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on August 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend Panthers participated in the Red and Black Scrimmage at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on August 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend Panthers participated in the Red and Black Scrimmage at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on August 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend Panthers participated in the Red and Black Scrimmage at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on August 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend Panthers participated in the Red and Black Scrimmage at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on August 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend Panthers participated in the Red and Black Scrimmage at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on August 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend Panthers participated in the Red and Black Scrimmage at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on August 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend Panthers participated in the Red and Black Scrimmage at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on August 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend Panthers participated in the Red and Black Scrimmage at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on August 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend Panthers participated in the Red and Black Scrimmage at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on August 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend Panthers participated in the Red and Black Scrimmage at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on August 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend Panthers participated in the Red and Black Scrimmage at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on August 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend Panthers participated in the Red and Black Scrimmage at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on August 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend Panthers participated in the Red and Black Scrimmage at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on August 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend Panthers participated in the Red and Black Scrimmage at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on August 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend Panthers participated in the Red and Black Scrimmage at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on August 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend Panthers participated in the Red and Black Scrimmage at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on August 24, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Buhler Crusaders vs Great Bend Panthers 1-12-18
On the night of Winter Homecoming, the Great Bend Panthers welcomed the Buhler Crusaders to the Field House.
The victors jumped out to a 12 point lead late in the first quarter. Then Great Bend began chipping away to narrow it to four by halftime. The second half saw a back and forth, physical battle between the two teams. It even saw one player leave his shoe on the other end of the court at one point. By the end of the game, the Crusaders stood on top with a final score of 44 to 36.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:
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Buhler Crusader #2 Dalton Brown looks back as Great Bend Panther #5 Brock Blessing closes in on defense. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Buhler Crusader #21 Dylan Brown looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #15 Trent Stueder looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #2 Ty Esfeld considers putting up a shot as Buhler Crusader #2 Dalton Brown defends. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #5 Brock Blessing watches Buhler Crusader #21 Dylan Brown dribble the ball down the court. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Buhler Crusader #12 Taiden Hawkinson defends as Great Bend Panther #2 Ty Esfeld looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Buhler Crusader #50 Grant Owens drives towards the basket. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Buhler Crusader #50 Grant Owens goes up for a layup. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #15 Trent Stueder goes up for a jump shot over the Buhler Crusader defense. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #30 Blake Penka drives down the court with the ball. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #30 Blake Penka shoots a free throw attempt. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #10 Dalton Miller tries for a layup as Buhler Crusader #15 Dalton Smyres tries to swat away the shot. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Buhler Crusader #15 Dalton Smyres blocks a shot by Great Bend Panther #10 Dalton Miller. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #30 Blake Penka goes for a layup as Buhler Crusader #12 Taiden Hawkinson defends. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #2 Ty Esfeld tries to drive past Buhler Crusader #2 Dalton Brown. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #15 Trent Stueder tries to spin around Buhler Crusader #50 Grant Owens. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #10 Dalton Miller drives down the lan as Buhler Crusader #12 Taiden Hawkinson tries to stop him. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #10 Dalton Miller shoots a free throw attempt. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #5 Brock Blessing drives towards the basket. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #5 Brock Blessing goes up for a layup. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
A shoe from Great Bend Panther #5 Brock Blessing sits on the court after he lost it in the previous play. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #5 Brock Blessing puts his shoes back on after loosing it. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Buhler Crusader Cheerleader Carsyn Heinlein spins through the air as part of a cheer during a full time out. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #2 Ty Esfeld shoots a free throw attempt. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Buhler Crusader #2 Dalton Brown celebrates the victory with his teammates. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Buhler Crusaders and Great Bend Panthers shake hands following the game. The Buhler Crusaders defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 44 to 36 the Great Bend High School Field House in Great Bend, Kansas on January 12, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
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McPherson Boys Basketball vs Great Bend 2-7-17
In Class 4A Division I, the McPherson Bullpups currently hold a rank of fifth. The reason for this high make became very clear in their game with the Great Bend Panthers.
The Bullpups spread out the scoring and quickly built a ten point advantage in the first quarter. The score remained stable for a while, then McPherson kept adding to the difference on their way to a 57 to 30 final score.
One notable event during the evening took place when Great Bend’s Kody Crosby scored his 1,000th career point in the second quarter. He joins an exclusive club in Kansas High School Basketball history.
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The McPherson Cheerleaders line up for the National Anthem prior to the game. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #11 Konner Ireland greets fans during player introductions before the start of the game. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend Panthers huddle up prior to the start of the game. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
McPherson Bullpup Head Coach Kurt Kinnamon disagrees with a call. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #2 Ty Esfeld goes for a layup as McPherson Bullpup #41 Wyatt Seidl defends. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #3 Kody Crosby tries to penetrate asMcPherson Bullpup #13 Jake Alexander defends. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #13 Logan Perry shoots a free throw attempt. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
McPherson Bullpup Head Coach Kurt Kinnamon discusses a play with #23 Kyler Hoppes. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #23 Jacob Murray holds the ball away from McPherson Bullpup #43 Jayse Alexander. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #22 Koy Brack watches McPherson Bullpup #12 Mason Alexander pass the ball. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #11 Konner Ireland tries to go under the dribble of McPherson Bullpup #12 Mason Alexander. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
McPherson Bullpup #12 Mason Alexander tosses the ball after Great Bend Panther #11 Konner Ireland collides with him. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #23 Jacob Murray pulls in the ball as he goes for the lane while McPherson Bullpup #21 Thomas Diggs defends. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #23 Jacob Murray shoots a free throw attempt. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #2 Ty Esfeld dribbles the ball as McPherson Bullpup #12 Mason Alexander defends. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
McPherson Bullpup #24 Ben Pyle shoots over the Great Bend Panther defense. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Head Coach Tim Brooks looks to his bench for a substitute player to send in. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend Student Section applauds #3 Kody Crosby after he scored his 1,000th career point. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
McPherson Bullpup #24 Ben Pyle goes for a layup after splitting the Great Bend Panther defense. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #11 Konner Ireland tries to block a shot by McPherson Bullpup #12 Mason Alexander. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
McPherson Bullpup #12 Mason Alexander shoots a free throw attempt. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
McPherson Bullpup #2 Drew Labertew shoots a free throw attempt. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
McPherson Bullpup #24 Ben Pyle drives to the basket. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Darin Martin with the Kansas Shriners presents Great Bend Panther #23 Jacob Murray with a plaque for being accepted to play in the 44th Kansas Shrine Bowl this summer. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Coaches, family and local Kansas Shriners join Great Bend Panther #23 Jacob Murray in a group photo after a ceremony commemorating his acceptance to the 44th Kansas Shrine Bowl. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
McPherson Bullpup #12 Mason Alexander brings the ball down the court. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
McPherson Bullpup #24 Ben Pyle tries to dunk the ball. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
McPherson Bullpup #41 Wyatt Seidl sends Great Bend Panther #11 Konner Ireland flying as he goes for a layup. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #3 Kody Crosby shoots a free throw attempt. He scored his 1,000th career point earlier in the game. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #11 Konner Ireland shoots a free throw attempt. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #22 Koy Brack shoots a free throw attempt. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Great Bend Panthers and McPherson Bullpups shake hands following the game. The McPherson Bullpups defeated the Great Bend Panthers with a score of 57 to 30 at the Great Bend High School Fieldhouse in Great Bend, Kansas on February 7, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
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Hays Boys Basketball versus Great Bend 1-10-17
A strong rival makes for a great high school environment. The Great Bend Panthers welcomed their long rivals, the Hays Indians into their court for the first home game of the new year.
The first quarter started as a back and forth game. Soon, Hays’ strong outside shooting took over and extended the lead to more than ten points. Great Bend tried to narrow the gap, but failed to find the shooting to claw back. The Hays Indians finished the night with a score of 51 to 37.
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The Great Bend Panthers line up for the National Anthem. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #12 Brayden Smith runs through a tunnel of students prior to the game. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #3 Kody Crosby greets student supporters before the game. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend Panthers huddle up before the start of the game. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #12 Brayden Smith and Hays Indian #14 Tyrese Hill jump for the opening tip off. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #11 Konner Ireland brings the ball down the court. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #2 Cole Murphy tries to block a shot by Great Bend Panther #3 Kody Crosby. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Hays Indian bench celebrates a made three point shot. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #12 Brayden Smith shoots a free throw attempt. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #23 Jacob Murray pulls in a loose ball as Hays Indian #14 Tyrese Hill dives for it. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #22 Koy Brack defends Hays Indian #24 Claiborne Kyles. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #23 Jacob Murray shoots a three point shot. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #11 Konner Ireland inbounds the ball into play. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #32 Shane Berens shoots a three point shot. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian Head Coach Rick Keltner talks to #13 Tradgon McCrae before subbing him into the game. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #13 Logan Perry tries to slow down Hays Indian #24 Claiborne Kyles. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #24 Claiborne Kyles shoots a free throw attempt. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #32 Shane Berens defends Great Bend Panther #3 Kody Crosby down low. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #4 Xander Swayne shoots a free throw attempt. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #24 Claiborne Kyles drives to the basket. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #24 Claiborne Kyles throws the ball inbounds to restart the game. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #13 Tradgon McCrae drives to the basket. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Hays Indian bench celebrates made field goal. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #32 Shane Berens drives in on Great Bend Panther #12 Brayden Smith while going for a layup. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #32 Shane Berens shoots a free throw attempt. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #32 Shane Berens dishes the ball to a teammate. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #3 Kody Crosby crashes into Hays Indian #14 Tyrese Hill. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panthers #22 Koy Brack and #3 Kody Crosby grapple with Hays Indian #14 Tyrese Hill for a loose ball. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #14 Tyrese Hill shoots a free throw attempt. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #11 Konner Ireland looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #32 Shane Berens defends as Great Bend Panther #13 Logan Perry shoots a shot from near the lane. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther #1 Eric Woods shoots a free throw attempt. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Hays Indians and Great Bend Panthers shake hands following the game. The Hays Indians defeated the Great Bend Panthers by a score of 51 to 37 at Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas on January 10, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
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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)