For the first time in the history of the program, the Wellington Lady Crusaders basketball team headed to the Kansas State Basketball Championship winning their semi-final game in an overtime thriller against McPherson in Salina.
Despite a jersey matching 33-point night from junior Val Norwood, and a valiant effort by all the Lady Crusaders, Bishop Miege won their 25th State Championship last Saturday night in Salina. Photo by Ursula Goff State Quarterfinals Wellington was tested early, competing in their third game this season against Andale.
Despite a jersey matching 33-point night from junior Val Norwood, and a valiant effort by all the Lady Crusaders, Bishop Miege won their 25th State Championship last Saturday night in Salina. “Val was the best player on the floor,” said Wellington head coach, Eric Adams.
________. __ The Wellington girls’ basketball team dominated Scott City earning another trip to Salina to play in the 4A Kansas State Tournament.
The Wellington boy’s basketball team lost in the sub-state championship game in Hugoton, KS last Saturday night. The Eagles were the number one team in Kansas in 4A.
The Wellington Lady Crusader basketball squad cruised over Ulysses in the first round of the playoffs for their 20th win of the season. In the first three minutes, it was clear that the Lady Crusaders were the better team as they did what they do and played fast.
After losing at Rose Hill last Tuesday, the Wellington boys basketball players ended their week on a high note with a blowout win at Clearwater last Friday. The effort was led by a huge second quarter from Dusty Bannister.
The Wellington boys basketball team allowed 40 second half points, suffering a 30-point defeat to Circle last Tuesday in Towanda. Dusty Bannister scored the game’s opening basket, but Circle rattled off eight straight points.
Last Tuesday, the Wellington girls basketball team dominated a Circle team that came into the game with an impressive 10-3 record, holding Circle to only five points in the entire second half. “Our defense was very active and caused Circle confusion,” said WHS head coach Eric Adams.
The Wellington JV boys basketball team is 10-6 on the year with Skylar Branam leading the team in scoring. “They’re a good group of guys who do the little things and enjoy playing together,” said Wellington head JV coach Chad Whaley.