Central Plains hadn't done well against Ellinwood recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Central Plains Oilers managed a 50-46 victory over the Ellinwood Eagles. That's more bragging rights for the Oilers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
When it comes to explaining why Ellinwood lost, don't look at Landon Simpson. Despite the final result, he went 9-for-16 on his way to 25 points and six boards. That was a full 54.3% of Ellinwood's points, marking the third time in a row Simpson has posted more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Drake Hosman, who scored nine points.
Oilers
| 02/11/25 vs Ellinwood | 50-46 |
| 02/04/25 vs Otis-Bison | 49-29 |
| 01/20/25 vs Nickerson | 51-35 |
| 01/16/25 vs Skyline | 49-18 |
| 01/11/25 vs Macksville | 53-50 |
| + 5 more games |
Central Plains' win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.6 points over those games. As for Ellinwood, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season.
Central Plains didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 50-20 victory against LaCrosse on the 14th. As for Ellinwood, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 79-39 win against Kinsley on the 14th.
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