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CENTRAL PLAINS 53, ST. JOHN 22

GREENSBURG – Emily Ryan scored 22 points and sister Janae Ryan added 18 points to spark No. 1 ranked Class 2A Central Plains past St. John 53-22 in Friday’s Greensburg basketball substate.

The Oilers (22-0) advance to Saturday’s championship in a quest to qualify for their fourth consecutive state basketball championship. The Oilers dominated the first half with a 37-2 scoring burst to lead 40-7 at halftime.

St. John (11-11) was paced by Tara Nelson with eight points.

SJ 4 3 8 7 – 22

CP 24 16 11 2 – 53

ST. JOHN—Tara Nelson 3 1-2 8; Kerisa Brown 2 1-2 7; Bailey Burns 2 1-5 5; Paige Doran 1 0-0 2; Totals 8 3-9 22.

CENTRAL PLAINS—Emily Ryan 6 10-10 22; Janae Ryan 6 2-2 18; Cassidy Crites 2 0-2 4; Avery Hurley 2 2-2 7; Kylee Kasselman 1 0-0 2; Julie Donecker 0 0-2 0; Rachel Lamatsch 0 0-1 0; Totals 17 14-21 53.