MANHATTAN — Reagan Phelan jump started Central Plains on a 22-2 burst and the Oilers coasted past Pittsburg Colgan 48-24 Wednesday in the Class 2A state basketball tournament. The Oilers’ speed and quickness overwhelmed the Panthers.
Phelan filled the boxscore with seven points, seven assists, four steals and three blocks. Taylor Rolfs scored 12 points to go with 11 rebounds and three blocks. Janae Ryan and Cassidy Crites each chipped in 11 points.
“We share the ball so well,” said Pat Stiles, Central Plains coach. “Whoever is open will get the open shot. We average three players in double figures and five players who can score on any given night. It makes it tough to guard.”
Central Plains (24-0) has won 16 consecutive post-season games over the past three seasons. Colgan finished with a 14-10 record. The Oilers will play in the 2A semifinals against Hill City (22-2) at 3 p.m. Friday.
The two-time defending Class 2A state champions held the Panthers to 18 percent shooting and forced 14 turnovers.
The Oilers dominated the first period for a 15-2 lead and started the second quarter with back-to-back baskets by Rolfs sandwiched around a pair of Crites baskets for a 22-2 lead. The Panthers shot 14 percent the first half.
“It’s so important to be focused. You’ve got to get off to a good start — otherwise you go home,” said Stiles. “That’s exactly the way you want to start. If you’ve been here before you realize if you dont get it done, you’re going home. We played really good defense. We locked them out for a couple minutes.”

CENTRAL PLAINS 48, PITTSBURG COLGAN 24
CLASS 2A
Pittsburg Colgan 2 6 11 5 — 24
Central Plains 15 10 12 11 — 48
PC—Russell 2-12 1-5 5, VanBecelaere 2-9 0-0 4, Dawson 1-7 1-2 3, Farmer 1-6 2-2 4, Aubri Puccini 1-5 0-0 2, Paterni 1-5 1-2 3, Cumiskey 0-2 0-0 0, Borum 1-3 0-0 3, Totals 9-49 5-11 24.
CP—Janae Ryan 4-9 1-2 11, Cassidy Crites 5-9 0-1 11, Taylor Rolfs 5-9 0-0 11, Regan Phelan 3-8 1-2 7, Kylee Kasselman 1-4 1-2 3, Kendi Maxwell 2-3 0-0 4, Bieberle 0-0 0-1 0, Totals 20-42 3-8 48.
3-point goals—PC 1-10 (Borum 1-3, Cumiskey 0-1, Russell 0-2, Farmer 0-2, VanBecelere 0-2), CP 5-12 (Rolfs 2-4, Ryan 2-6, Crites 1-1, Phelan 0-1). Rebounds—PC 34 (Dawson 10), CP 31 Rolfs (11). Assists—PC 3 (Russell 2), CP 11 (Phelan 7). Steals—PC 7 (Russell 3), CP 10 (Phelan 4). Blocks—PC 1 (Radell 1), CP 11 (Phelan 3, Rolfs 3, Kasselman 3).

CLASS 2A GIRLS
Manhattan Bramlage Coliseum
Wednesday
Central Plains 48, Pittsburg Colgan 24
Hill City 74, Meade 69, OT
Valley Falls 63, Belleville-Republic County 41
Olpe 61, Moundridge 28
Friday’s semifinals
3 p.m.--Central Plains (24-0) vs. Hill City (22-2)
6:30 p.m.--Valley Falls (24-0) vs Olpe (24-0)

Saturday's finals

Noon--Third place

4 p.m.--Championship