MHS - Women's Basketball / December 26, 2024 By Kasey McDowell
The Mulvane women's basketball team had two games in the last week before winter break, hosting the Augusta Orioles and traveling to Buhler to face the Crusaders, both AVCT D3 league games. The varsity girls jumped out ahead of Augusta 21-12 in the first quarter, but the Orioles bounced back in the second quarter and the teams went into halftime tied 29-29. The Wildcats would own the second half as they outscored Augusta 28-16 in the half for the 57-45 win. Olivia Ellis led the girls with 20 points and 10 rebounds for the first double-double of her career. Brittani Peschel also scored in double digits with 13 points and just missed a double-double by 1 assist.
The JV girls jumped out in front of Augusta 22-11 in the first half and finished strong in the second half for the 41-27 win. Halle Ensley and Jaryn Baker led the Cats with 9 points each. The C-Team played only one half against the Orioles and won easily 20-12. Kaitlyn Paul led the girls with 10 points in the game.
Var 1 2 3 4 Final
MHS 21 8 14 14 57
AHS 12 17 6 10 45
* Olivia Ellis - 20 pts, 10 reb
* Brittani Peschel - 13 pts, 2 reb
* Kylie Schwanke - 9 pts, 4 reb
* Kierra Cain - 6 pts, 4 reb
* Halle Ensley - 6 pts, 2 reb
* Reece Lazier - 3 pts, 3 reb
* Rylee Dieker - 0 pts, 3 reb
JV 1 2 3 4 Final
MHS 6 16 9 10 41
AHS 7 4 10 6 27
* Halle Ensley - 9 pts
* Jaryn Baker - 9 pts
* Kaitlyn Paul - 7 pts
* Juliana Holman - 7 pts
* Haylynn Jones - 7 pts
* Kinley Kendrick - 2 pts
C 1 2 3 4 Final
MHS 10 10 x x 20
AHS 5 7 x x 12
* Kaitlyn Paul - 10 pts
* Haylynn Jones - 3 pts
* Maci Pfannenstiel - 3 pts
* Carlee Cole - 2 pts
* Juliana Holman - 2 pts
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The girls made the long trip to Buhler on Friday, December 20th, and the Crusaders jumped out ahead of the Cats 42-21 in the first half. The Wildcats had a much better second half and came close to a comeback, but fell 59-67. Senior Olivia Ellis led the Cats with a career-high 24 points and etched her name in the record books, tying the 3-point record with six 3-pointers along with Carson White (2016-17) and Elise Gerlach (2012-13). Brittani Peschel and Kylie Schwanke also scored in double digits with 10 points each and Schwanke led the Cats on the boards with 4 rebounds.
Olivia Ellis isn't the only Ellis in the Mulvane High School record books. Her oldest brother Drew Ellis holds the 3-pointers made in a game record with 9 in the 2017-18 season, along with a couple football records. Her older brother Mason Ellis holds the record on the football side with the longest pass TD in a game (95 yards to Hunter Seier in 2021).
The JV girls had a very close game with the Crusaders, also falling behind in the first half, but mounting a comeback in the second half. The girls just ran out of time, falling 37-43. Halle Ensley and Kaitlyn Paul led the girls with 12 points each in the contest. The C-Team lost to Buhler. No box score or stats are available for this game at this time.
Var 1 2 3 4 Final
MHS 11 10 20 18 59
BHS 21 21 17 8 67
* Olivia Ellis - 24 pts, 0 reb
* Brittani Peschel - 10 pts, 0 reb
* Kylie Schwanke - 10 pts, 4 reb
* Reece Lazier - 5 pts, 3 reb
* Rylee Dieker - 4 pts, 3 reb
* Halle Ensley - 3 pts, 0 reb
* Kierra Cain - 2 pts, 1 reb
* Kinley Kendrick - 1 pts, 0 reb
JV 1 2 3 4 Final
MHS 5 7 10 15 37
BHS 9 12 9 13 43
* Halle Ensley - 12 pts
* Kaitlyn Paul - 12 pts
* Jaryn Baker - 4 pts
* Brittani Peschel - 4 pts
* Kinley Kendrick - 3 pts
* Carlee Cole - 2 pts
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The Wildcats are sitting at 4-2 so far this season and 1-1 in AVCTL D3 League play. The JV girls are 5-1 and the C-Team is 2-1. The Wildcats will resume play at Winfield on Tuesday, January 7th.
