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.
If you’ve attended a WHS basketball game, winter sports tournament, or program recently in the WHS main gym, you’ve likely marveled at the state-of-the-art Digital Scoreboards that now grace the gym. While initially perceived as a tool for keeping score, these cutting-edge screens are more than meets the eye—they offer limitless opportunities for creativity and engagement.
The Wellington girls basketball team got their 12th consecutive win in a record breaking performance against Augusta last Tuesday. Wellington jumped out to an 8-0 lead in the opening minutes.
The Wellington boys basketball team found a way to win a gritty, gutsy battle against Augusta Tuesday night led by Nolan Russell who put up 17 of the Crusader’s 48 points. “Nolan has the ability to take a game over with his size and ability to shoot,” said boys basketball head coach Joe Newman.
“It makes my heart grow so large in my chest because of all the love and support I know Wellington can bring. My goal every year is to make sure that the visiting team feels loved and welcomed. Every year since I have been part of this basketball organization Wellington has never let me down.”
After defeating Olathe East by 25 in the quarter finals, and defeating backto- back 3A State Champion Goodland in the semi-finals, the Wellington Lady Crusaders had a date with Beloit in the Championship game of the Colby Orange and Black Tournament on Saturday afternoon.
The Wellington boys basketball team used their defense to get their biggest win of the season, holding Andale to just 26 points in the first three quarters last Friday night. Wellington opened up with a 10 - 6 lead.
The Wellington boys basketball team competed hard but were over matched and overwhelmed by Wichita Collegiate last week in their first game back from Christmas break. The Spartans jumped out to a 6-2 lead as their full court press challenged the Crusaders.