Tigers beat Bulldogs after early run

By Sam Jack TSnews

The Eisenhower Tigers boys basketball team hosted the Arkansas City Bulldogs on Friday, Jan. 7, winning 49-38.

The win was powered by an 18-1 scoring run in the first quarter. Though Arkansas City matched or exceeded Eisenhower’s offensive production in the subsequent three quarters, they were never able to climb out of their initial hole.

Cade Friend led the Tigers’ offense, with 18 points, and went 4-for-8 from beyond the threepoint line. Logan Libel, who finished with 13 points, went 3-for-5 in three-point shooting.

Trey Omli and Jason McCarty led the Tigers in rebounding, Omli with 12 total rebounds and McCarty with 10.

Free throw shooting is an area where the Tigers had an off night. The team combined to go 6-for-16 from the charity stripe.

The win improves Eisenhower’s season record to 2-4.

On Tuesday, the Tigers were slated to travel to cross-town rival Goddard. This Friday, the Tigers will host Valley Center for homecoming. Starting Thursday, Jan. 20, the Tigers will compete in the Dodge City Tournament of Champions.

Eisenhower: Cade Friend 18, Logan Libel 13, Caleb Conyers 8, Carson Roy 5, Nate Purkey 2, Trey Omli 2, Jason McCarty 1.

Raiders still seek first win

By Michael Buhler TSnews

The Argonia Raiders boys basketball team still is searching for its first win after suffering a 69-40 loss to the Burrton Chargers last Tuesday in the first contest of the new year for both teams.

The Chargers jumped out to a 32-14 lead on Argonia after the opening period and extended their advantage to 44-21 by halftime. Burrton led the Raiders 62-31 by the start of the fourth quarter.

“It’s tough to start out with a loss, but I’ve always been a big believer in measuring games with how you play,” Argonia coach Robert Almanza said.

“Sometimes you can win a game and still play awful.

I actually thought we played a really good first half. Burrton shot over 70 percent from the 3-point line in that first half, often with a hand in their face.

Sometimes you can play hard defense and just run into a hot shooting team. I didn’t think we played as good in the second half.”

One bright spot for the Raiders last Tuesday was Dalton Morrison, who scored a team-high 26 points.

“Dalton played better offensively than he has in quite a few games,” Almanza said. “I also thought Elvis Gregg and Wesley Weishaar had one of their better games, especially on the defensive end. Damien also did a good job of attacking the rim. We just need to shoot better, especially from the free throw line.” water.”

The Raiders took on Central Burden earlier this week and head to Cedar Vale/Dexter Friday before beginning play at the South Central Border League Tournament Saturday. Argonia: Morrison 26, Damien Smith 9, Noah Phillips 4, Brady Roblin 1.

Taylor Wykes led a balanced Cardinals’ attack with 10 points, while Derrick Smith added nine and Patrick Friess had eight.

“One of our takeaways after the game is that it is going to take all of us to get it done if we want to be standing at the end of the year,” Lange said. “Izic Billups carried the day at Chaparral, but was hobbled with an injury against Medicine Lodge. We had guys step up throughout the rest of our roster to get the job done. Lance Pauly was amazing defensively, while Patrick Friess rebounded really well and hit two huge shots in the second half. Taylor Wykes was nails at the line down the stretch.

Derrick Smith recognized the urgency needed early in the first half and led vocally as well as with his play to get us back on track.”

The Cardinals took on Belle Plaine earlier this week and face Garden Plain on Friday. Conway Springs heads to the Roadrunner Classic at Chaparral next week.

Conway Springs: Wykes 10, Smith 9, Friess 8, Pauly 6, Nash Johnsen 5, Billups 4, Grant Fisher 2.

Conway Springs also rallied in its first game of the new year last Tuesday, rallying in the fourth quarter to down the host Road- runners 45-41.

The Cardinals trailed 33-29 at the start of the fourth quarter, but outscored Chaparral 16-8 in the final eight minutes to emerge victorious.

“We knew going into Chaparral, it was going to be tough,” Lange said. “They pretty well throttled us both times we played last year and it’s always tough coming back after break, especially when you don’t have school that day.”

Billups led the Cardinals with 27 points.

Conway Springs: Billups 27, Wykes 9, Smith 6, Johnsen 3.