Layton Wirtz
| 02/07/25 @ Hoisington | 15 |
| 01/28/25 vs Ness City | 11 |
| 01/10/25 vs Chase | 11 |
| 01/23/25 vs LaCrosse | 9 |
| 12/17/24 @ Ell-Saline | 6 |
Ellinwood won the last time they faced Hoisington, and Layton Wirtz did his part to make sure it happened again. The Ellinwood Eagles managed a 54-48 win over the Hoisington Cardinals on Friday thanks in part to Wirtz, who posted 15 points. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in points.
Despite the loss, Hoisington still got an impressive performance from Mason Martin, who scored 17 points. Jason Robinson was another key player, putting up seven points and five boards.
Ellinwood's victory bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Hoisington, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ellinwood will venture away from home to face off against Central Plains at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ellinwood is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53 points per game this season. As for Hoisington, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Cardinals take on the Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Haven will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Hoisington surely won't give up without a fight.
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