Basketball Recap: Landon Simpson and Drake Hosman Secure Win for Ellinwood

Ellinwood won the last time they faced Otis-Bison and things went their way on Friday too. The Ellinwood Eagles enjoyed a cozy 52-36 win over the Otis-Bison Cougars. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Eagles.

Landon Simpson

Points

02/21/25 @ Otis-Bison	27
02/14/25 vs Kinsley	50
02/11/25 @ Central Plains	25
02/07/25 @ Hoisington	19
02/04/25 vs Victoria	17

Leading Ellinwood to victory were Drake Hosman and Landon Simpson. Hosman dropped a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds, while Simpson posted 27 points and seven boards. The game was Simpson's fifth in a row with at least 17 points. Campbell Coleman was another key player, putting up six points and five boards.

Ellinwood's victory bumped their record up to 11-8. As for Otis-Bison, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-11.

Ellinwood does not have any more games scheduled as of now. We've got a battle between Cougars coming up. Central Christian will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Otis-Bison surely won't give up without a fight.