Osborne (18-4) at Hodgeman County (19-4)
South Central (18-5) at Norwich (18-3)
Doniphan West (19-3) at Little River (19-3)
Flinthills (11-9) at Olpe (21-0)
Winners advance United Wireless Arena, Dodge City for semifinals Thursday, March 11. Teams will be seeded 1 through 4 based upon overall season record. The Championship game will be played at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13.
Hodgeman County Longhorns
19-4/10-1 in league (2nd)
Southern Plains/Iroquois Activities Association
Head Coach Trent Bright (2nd year girls coach); 106-94 including 7 years as boys coach.
Starters—Kaylee James, 5-6, Jr., G (7.5ppg/5.2rpg/3.0spg/1.6apg); Jaiden Borger, 5-6, Sr., F (1ppg/3rpg); Colette Pelton, 5-7, Sr., F (10.2ppg/3.9rpg/2.3spg/3.9apg); Malynn Bell, 5-5, So., G (9.8ppg/4.9rpg/2.5spg/1.7apg); Grace Shiew, 5-10, Jr., C (7.5ppg/8.0rpg/1.5spg). Top Reserves: Jessie Ruff, So., F; Hayleigh Burke, 5-9, Jr., C.
Offense: 45.3 ppg; Defense: 34.6 ppg.
Semifinals def. Ness City, 42-31; Championship def. Quinter, 46-40.
Last State Tournament Appearance (As Jetmore HS): 2005 (lost 1st round to Claflin, 68-39)
State Tournament Appearances (As Jetmore HS): (2), 2001, 2005
State Runner-Up (As Jetmore HS): (1), 2001, Lost to Lebo, 48-35, in championship game of Class 1A.
Remaining Four Appearances (As Jetmore): 1 (2001)
Overall Record at State Tournaments (As Jetmore): 2-2
Coach’s Comment: Our team strength begins on the defensive end. They play together and they play hard.
Osborne Bulldogs
Coldwater, Wilmore and Protection combined to form South Central High School in 1999.
18-4
Northern Plains
Trina Lutters (2nd season, 33-13)
Scoring Offense: 54.4 ppg; Defense: 39.0 ppg.
Quarterfinals def. Downs-Lakeside, 58-39; Semifinals def. Stockton, 59-30; Championship def. Oberlin, 55-38.
Top Players: Trinity Lutters, So.; Ava Stull, Jr.; Calie Wolters, Sr.
Last State Tournament Appearance: 2014
State Tournament Appearances: (10), 1984, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2014.
Multi-Class: Osborne has competed in state tournaments in Class 3A, 2A and 1A-I
State Championships: (2), 2000, 2A (def. Moundridge, 61-54; finished season 26-0); 2002, 2A (def. Ness City, 55-38; finished 25-1).
State Runner-Up: (2), 2001, 2A (Lost to Garden Plain, 57-45);2003, 2A (Lost to Moundridge, 73-55).
Remaining Four Appearances: (8) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2014.
Overall Record at State Tournament: Won 17, Lost 9
South Central Timberwolves
18-5
Southern Plains/Iroquois Activities Association
Head Coach Tim Rietzke
Top Players: Sierra Jellison, 5-6, Jr.; Kodie Herd, 5-11, So.; Kirsten Hackney, 5-6, Jr.; Hadley Lohrding, 5-8, Jr.
Scoring Offense: 45.7 ppg; Defense: 35.4 ppg.
Semifinal: def. Greensburg-Kiowa County, 40-28; Championship: def. Bucklin 39-36 (OT). The Timberwolves won the game on a last-second 3-point basket at the buzzer.
Last State Tournament Appearance: 2019 (Lost to Thunder Ridge, Quarterfinals, 56-45)
State Tournament Appearances: As South Central (4), 2011, 2017, 2018, 2019; as Coldwater (3), 1990, 1991, 1993; as Protection (9), 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1987, 1988, 1989.
State Championships: As Coldwater (0); as South Central (0); as Protection (3), 1975 (def. Natoma, 40-29); 1978 (def. Pretty Prairie, 49-32); 1979 (def. Little River, 53-44), All Class 1A.
State Runner-Up: As Coldwater (1), 1991, Class 1A (Lost to Baileyville B&B, 55-52).
Remaining Four Appearances (10): As South Central (3), 2011, 2017, 2018; As Coldwater (2), 1991, 1993; as Protection (5), 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979
Overall Record at State Tournament: As Coldwater (3-4); As South Central (5-5); As Protection (13-6); Overall: Won 21, Lost 15
Norwich Eagles
19-3
Heart of the Plains/Finished 2nd
Head Coach Mike Klaver (12 years, girls, 213-167)
Scoring Offense: 47.2 ppg; Defense: 27.3 ppg.
Starters: Brittany Gosch, 5-9, Sr., 14.0ppg; Avery Rosenhagen, 5-7, Sr., 9.0ppg; Anna Kyle, 5-4, Jr., 5.5ppg; Kira Kelly, 5-7, Jr., 8.4ppg; Kaitlyn Scott Welch, 5-6, Sr.
Quarterfinals def. Caldwell, 46-12; Semifinals def. St. John-Hudson, 40-36; Championship: def. Pretty Prairie, 46-29.
Last State Tournament Appearance: 2016 (lost to Wetmore, 46-39, in quarterfinals).
State Tournament Appearances: (12), 1975, 1976 (3rd), 1977, 1988 (1st), 1989 (2nd), 1990, 2003 (3rd), 2012, 2013 (2nd), 2015 (3rd), 2016.
State Championships: (1) 1988: def. Cunningham, 43-37, Class 1A.
State Runner-Up: (2), 1989, 1A (lost to Sylvan Grove, 59-51); 2013, 1A-II (lost to Ingalls, 37-22).
Remaining Four Appearances: (6), 1976, 1988, 1989, 2003, 2013, 2015
Overall Record at State Tournaments: Won 13, Lost 10
Little River Redskins
19-3
League Affiliation: Wheat State
Head Coach Brent Clark
Starters—Amaya Sneath, 5-7, Jr.; Alaina Eck, 5-4, Fr.; Aubrey Olander, 5-11, Fr.; MeKenzie Renkin, 5-8, Jr.; Lily Boughfman, 6-1, Jr.
Scoring: Offense: 46.2ppg; Defense: 31.0ppg
Leading scorers: Lily Boughfman, 6-1, Jr. (13.6ppg); Aubrey Olander, 5-11, Fr. (11.2ppg)
Leading rebounders: Olander (8.8rpg); Boughfman (7.4rpg)
Assists Leaders: MeKenzie Renkin, 5-8 Jr. (3.1apg); Alaina Eck, 5-4 Fr. (2.7apg, 3.0 spg)
Semifinals def. Goessel, 45-38; Championship: def. Rural Vista (White City/Hope), 50-31.
Of Note: The Redskins have won 14 consecutive games to finishthe regular season and sub-state play.
Last State Tournament Appearance: 2011 (4th place)
State Tournament Appearances: (15), 1979, 1985, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 (From 1994 to 2004, 11 consecutive state appearances, ties 11th all-time)
State Championships: (4), 1995 (def. Marais des Cygnes Valley, 82-53; 1996 (def. Pretty Prairie, 81-44); 1997 (def. Centralia, 74-72 OT); 1998 (def. Baileyville B&B, 44-43).
Winning Streak: During run of state titles, Little River won a then-record 91 consecutive games, which today ranks 3rd all-time in Kansas behind Central Plains (138) and Hoxie (107).
Consecutive State Tournament Wins: 12 (tie 6th all-time)
State Runner-Up: (2), 1979 (lost to Protection, 53-44); 2002 (lost to Centralia, 47-42). Total of 6 state championship games.
Remaining Four Appearances: (9), 1979, 1985, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2011.
State Tournaments: Won 21, Lost 12.
Doniphan West Mustangs
19-3
Twin Valley (2nd)
Head Coach Perry Smith (5thyear/Overall: 208-190)
Starters—Kinlee Whetstine, Sr. (3.1ppg); Sadie Leach, Sr. (3.9ppg/4.7rpg); Heidi Leach, Sr. (1.8ppg); Jaiden Taylor, Jr. (5.9ppg/4.4rpg); Sydney Smith, Jr. (2.9ppg);
Scoring: Offense: 56.2 ppg; Defense: 37.0ppg.
Leading scorer: Chloe Clevenger (10.8 ppg/3.9apg); Mya Olson (9.4ppg); Avery Weathersbee (9.2 ppg/5.4rpg); There have been 8 girls who have been the leading scorer in a game this season. The Mustangs have won 11 games in a row since their league tournament.
Quarterfinals def. Troy, 71-23; Semifinals def. Frankfort, 57-55; Championship def. Clyde-Clifton Clyde, 44-43.
Olpe Eagles
21-0 Winning streak at 47 games over 2 seasons); Team won 26 games in 2020 and 21 this season.
Lyon County
Head Coach Jesse Nelson (946-111, 44th season)
Top Players: Marly Heins, 5-7, Sr. (17.0ppg/8rpg/3.5apg/5spg); Macy Smith, 5-4, Sr. (14ppg/4rpg/4.5apg/5spg); Maya Bishop, 5-7, Sr. (12ppg/8rpg/3.5apg/3spg); Hattie Fisher, 5-5, Sr.(10ppg/4rpg/2.8apg/2spg); Lauryn Broyles, 5-11, Sr. (8ppg/6rpg); Camille Steffes, 5-9, Sr. (5ppg/2rpg/2apg).
Scoring Offense: 64.7 ppg; Defense: 24.0 ppg.
Semifinal: def. Topeka-Cair Paravel Latin School, 67-19; Championship: def. Burlingame 49-33.
Last State Tournament Appearance: 2020 (1A: Quarterfinal def. Norwich, 59-43; Semifinals vs. Centralia was cancelled due to COVID). Team finished 25-0.
State Tournament Appearances: 29 (Consecutive 12 (2003-2014; tied 2nd all-time, all classes)
State Championships: (3), 1981, 1A, def. Randolph-Blue Valley, 60-38; 2010, 2A, def. Hill City, 60-48; 2011, 1A-I, def. Hoxie, 63-44.
Overall Record at State Tournament: Won 38, Lost 18
Consecutive Undefeated Seasons (2), 2010-2011; Alsoundefeated in 1981.
Winning Streak: Olpe won 76 consecutive games, now the fourth longest in Kansas girls prep history, from March 14, 2009 when they won the 3rd place game of the Class 2A state tournament, then went 26-0 in both 2010 and 2011 and then won their first 23 games in 2012 before losing to Jefferson County North in the 2A state championship game, 51-40.
Championship Game Appearances: 8 (Consecutive 4: 2010-11-12-13; tie 9th all-time)
State Runner-Up: 5 (2A, 2004: Lost to Sublette, 66-56); (2A, 2012: Lost to Jefferson County North, 51-40); (1A-I, 2013, Lost to Hoxie, 65-63); (2A, 2016: Lost to Central Plains, 62-51); (1A-I, 2017, lost to Hanover, 50-47).
Remaining Four Appearances: 19 (3 Championships, 5 runner-ups; 8 third-places; 2 fourth-places; and unknown place in 2020 due to cancellation of tournament).
Olpe has lost in the quarterfinal round only twice, that in 2008 and in 2019, both in Class 1A. They are 8-2 in third-place games; 3-5 in championship games. Losses came against Sublette when it was in the first of two 26-0 seasons; another vs. Hoxie when it was in the midst of a 107-game winning streak; and another to Central Plains when it was in the middle of a 138-game winning streak, that ended in 2020.
Flinthills Mustangs
11-9
South Central Border
Head Coach Monty Melugin (8th, 97-79)
Starters— Morgan Holcomb, 5-10, Sr.(4.4ppg/5.3rpg); Madison Alvord, 5-10, So. (8.2ppg/5.3rpg); Taren Lakin, 5-3, So. (3.3ppg/2.5rpg); Riggin Carney, 5-6, Jr.(10.7ppg/4.2rpg); Karly Girty, 5-10, So. (4.1/6.1rpg/2.4apg); Top Reserves: Hailey Hall, 5-3, So. (3.1ppg/1.5rpg); Reagan Heimgartner, 5-6, Sr. (3.0ppg/5.3rpg).
Scoring: Offense: 38.4 ppg; Defense: 40.5 ppg.
Semifinals def. Burden-Central 38-27; Championship: def. Udall, 54-42
State Tournament 1st appearance.
Coach’s Comments: Started season 2-5 after having only 3 players for first week of practice due to COVID quarantine. Have gone 10-4 since. Credits moving players around to different positions and for the team working together and could make history (1st ever trip to state tournament for school).
