HOISINGTON GIRLS 49, SMOKY VALLEY 46

LINDSBORG — Hoisington's Ellie Crawford knew it was her night to shine when she converted a half-court shot in a 49-46 Central Kansas League basketball victory over Smoky Valley. Crawford scored a career high 23 points and drilled a half-court shot for a 22-19 halftime lead.

"That was a great way to go into halftime," said Hoisington coach Trina Lutters. "Ellie enjoyed a huge game. Tonight was good for us."

The Cardinals used full-court pressure and forced seven fourth-quarter turnovers to build a 45-37 lead. Mollie Steiner's 3-pointer gave the Cardinals a 37-35 lead. Crawford made two consecutive baskets and Steiner and Mallory Mooney scored for a 45-37 lead. Crawford scored the Cardinals final two baskets. Hoisington (6-0) outscored the Vikings 15-0 on 3-pointers and forced 20 Viking turnovers.

Smoky Valley (2-4) rallied behind 19 points by Adrian Hazelwood and Katja Blanchat as they combined for 38 of the Vikings; 46 points. Hazelwood missed a tying 3-pointer at the final buzzer. The Vikings made 16 of 21 free throws.

"We make it exciting," Lutters said. "Mollie Steiner's 3 gave us momentum."

Hoisington 13 9 12 15 — 49

Smoky Valley 10 9 14 13 — 46

HOISINGTON (6-0)—Crawford 11-20 0-2 23, Mooney 4-12 0-2 9, Lutters 2-4 0-0 5, Steiner 2-6 0-0 5, Hahn 1-12 2-2 5, Maier 1-4 0-0 2, Boxberger 0-6 0-1 0, Lexus Petersilie 0-1 0-0 0, Totals 21-65 2-7 49.

SMOKY VALLEY (2-4)—Hazelwood 6-20 7-9 19, Blanchat 7-14 5-6 19, Scott 2-16 4-6 8, Haxton 0-3 0-0 0, Malm 0-3 0-0 0, Rea Peters 0-1 0-0 0, Totals 15-57 16-21 46.

3-pointers— H 5-16 (Crawford 1-1, Lutters 1-1, Mooney 1-4, Steiner 1-4, Hahn 1-5, Boxberger 0-1); SV 0-14 (Blanchat 0-1, R. Peters 0-1, Malm 0-2, Hazelwood 0-4, Scott 0-6).

HOISINGTON 51, SMOKY VALLEY 38

LINDSBORG — Hoisington's Tony Moore and Mason Martin were a 2-man wrecking crew with 18 points apiece in a 51-38 Central Kansas League basketball victory over Smoky Valley Tuesday.

The wiry Moore weaved inside for his points while Martin cruised inside and outside in a solid effort. Powerhouse Caiden Hoffman muscled inside for 10 points. Jason Robinson and Rhen Galla each distributed several key assists.

Martin sealed the victory with seven consecutive points, the final two off Robinson's steal.

"We attacked when we could. Tony Moore and Caiden Hoffman put pressure on the defense, and we got wide open looks," said Hoisington coach Kyle Haxton. "It was a well-rounded effort. We played with discipline tonight."

The Cardinals (3-3) started practice two weeks late because of football, but finally hit their stride after a 20-day layoff. 

Stylish Ki Blanchat hustled for 20 points against superb defense by Moore. The other Vikings made 6 of 30 field goals. Smoky Valley (1-5) made 12 of 12 free throws.

Hoisington 20 10 8 13 — 51

Smoky Valley 11 12 10 5 — 38

HOISINGTON (3-3)—Moore 8-11 2-2 18, Martin 5-11 6-8 18, Hoffman 4-8 2-4 10, Tarlton 1-3 0-0 3, Galla 1-4 0-0 2, Robinson 0-2 0-0 0, Thompson 0-2 0-0 0, Totals 19-41 10-14 51.

SMOKY VALLEY (1-5)—Blanchat 5-15 8-8 20, Olson 1-5 2-2 5, Kris Ryan 1-3 0-0 3, Campbell 1-15 0-0 2, Peterson 0-1 2-2 2, Anderson 0-1 0-0 0, Totals 11-45 12-12 38.

3-pointers— H 3-12 (Martin 2-6, Tarlton 1-3, Moore 0-1, Galla 0-2); SV 4-19 (Blanchat 2-9, Olson 1-1, Ryan 1-2, Campbell 0-7).