ELLINWOOD 37, STANTON COUNTY 36 — Ellinwood's Alyvia Batchman converted a pair of free throws for the game-winning point in a 37-36 semifinal substate basketball victory over Stanton County Thursday. The Eagles combined for 5 of 12 free throws, but Batchman's free throws made it 37-34.

Stanton County's Scott scored with 11 seconds left, but she missed the tying free throw. Scott's desperation 3-pointer fell short at the final buzzer. 

Ellinwood's Mette Maxwell rescued the Eagles with a career high 20 points, highlighted by six 3-pointers. Ellinwood (19-2) plays Phillipsburg (19-3) in Saturday's substate championship game. It's the first time since 2006 the Eagles have qualified for the 2A substate basketball championship.

Stanton County 5 7 12 12 — 36 

Ellinwood 12 10 6 9 —  37

STANTON COUNTY (11-11) (FG 3 FT TP)—Scott 10 (1) 2-6 23, Kenzie Nairn 2 0-0 4, Karlee Nairn 1 0-0 2, Kendick 0 1-2 1, Ochoa (1) 0-0 3, Fehringer (1) 0-2 3, Totals 20 (3) 3-10 36

ELLINWOOD (19-2) (FG 3 FT TP)—Maxwell 7 (6) 0-0 20, Brynn Widener 3 0-2 6, Batchman 1 4-8 6, Schlessiger 2 0-0 4, Ritchie 0 1-2 1, Totals 13 (6) 5-12 37

2A GIRLS 

SUBLETTE A—3-8—CHAMPIONSHIP—Hays TMP 14-9 vs. Hoxie 19-3, SEMIFINALS—Hays TMP 55, Wichita County 37; Hoxie 63, Oakley 57; FIRST ROUND—Wichita County 76, Sublette 25; Hays TMP 51, Medicine Lodge 26; Hoxie 77, Sterling 41; Oakley 57, Trego 27 

SUBLETTE B—3-8—CHAMPIONSHIP—Ellinwood 19-2 vs. Phillipsburg 19-3; SEMIFINALS—Ellinwood 37, Stanton County 36; Phillipsburg 41, Smith Center 23; FIRST ROUND—Ellinwood 58, Hill City 27; Stanton County 54, Syracuse 43; Phillipsburg 54, Plainville 30; Smith Center 46, Sylvan-Lucas 44