Our High School Game of The Week was held at Neodesha High School last night as the Bluestreaks hosted Tri-Valley foe out of Fredonia High School the Fredonia Yellowjackets. From the start it was a back and forth between these two teams though Neodesha was able to stretch out into the lead before the half. The gap was all they needed, though the end of the game did not come without a big push from the Yellowjackets. Fredonia did give a good effort to make a come back but ran out of time and could not complete the come back. Neodesha gets the home win by a score of 53 to 45.

Our next High School Game of The Week will be the first Tuesday in February on Tuesday the 5th. We travel out to West Elk as the Patriots host Sedan on Greatest Hits 104.1 KGGF FM.

In the second of three matchups with the Independence Bulldogs the Golden Tornado girls would fall 53-36, but the Nado boys pull out the victory 53-51. The boys got down by as much as 12 in the first half but would climb their way back with a victory. The Coffeyville boys have evened up the season series with their rivals 1-1. 

FKHS Girls head to Jay, OK on Thursday to take on Kansas, OK in the Jay tournament and the Nado boys are off until February 1st when the host Independence again. 

Not to be over shadowed by the big record-breaking win for head coach of the men’s basketball team Jay Herkelman, the Lady Red Ravens played an incredible game, putting forth their best four quarters at home all year.

Hosting the Lady Red Devils from Allen County in the first part of the double header, as they came into the game with a very similar 3-16 record and one place behind Coffeyville in the Eastern Jayhawk Conference standings at 1-7. An even ball game through the first half was led the way by sophomore Tatiana McCree who had 11 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists through 2 quarters as Coffeyville had Allen by 7 at the half 36 to 29. Coffeyville, who has been known to struggle in the 3^rd quarter, came out of the locker room with energy and put a big spot on Allen County scoring 29 points in the third and keeping the Lady Red Devils to only 10. With a sizable lead heading into the final quarter, A.C.C. came out strong and gave their best effort, but great shooting, and solid clock management by the ladies and head coach Harrel was to much for the come back as Coffeyville cruises to victory 89 to 63 riding off of that huge 3^rd quarter. McCree led the way in scoring with 19 points, though 2 other Lady Red Ravens found double digits, as Jayleen Cole scores six 3’s for 18 points and Riana Brown had 14. Red Ravens shoot over 50% from the floor and from 3-point land in the impressive win.

Red Ravens travel this Tuesday to their foes up the road for the Montgomery County Showdown against the Independence Community College Pirates. We’ll carry that game on your home for Red Raven sports FM 98.1 KUSN. Pre-game 5:45, with a later tip off than usual starting at  6PM from I.C.C.

The Coffeyville Red Ravens returned to their home court this afternoon for the first time in 2019. Both men’s and women’s teams hosted the Dodge City Community College Conquistadors. The men came into this game at 3-0 early through 2019 and 15 and 2 throughout the whole year. The ladies are 1-1 in 2019 and currently 2 and 14 entering the game as they got the afternoon kicked off first. From the beginning it was a defensive battle as both teams had many takeaways but both struggled to hit from the floor. Second quarter struggles continued from the floor as both teams finished just 20% shooting, though the lady Red Ravens led 28-22 at the half. In the third quarter Dodge City looked refreshed and gained momentum but was quickly given up by CCC’s ability to take the ball away. An intense 4^th quarter saw 3 lead changes and few very important free throws for Coffeyville, which they were able to hit. Late game strategy and forcing turnovers give the ladies another win and an impressive one at that as they win 55 to 49 to start the double header off on the right foot.

The men played directly after the women’s game, coming in winners of 3 of their last 4 and happy to be back on their home court. You’d think intensity and energy would be on the Red Ravens side though it was Dodge City that came out and surprised everyone, using their speed to break the press, and knocking down an unusual amount of 3s giving themselves a significant distance between them and CCC, and at one point led by 9 points through the first half. After giving up 30 points in the first ten minutes, coach Herkleman rallied the guys with a timeout demanding better defense. Which is exactly what they did, only allowing 8 more point to be scored by Dodge City and hitting timely free throws gave Coffeyville the lead before half by a score of 44 to 40. By the time the second half came around Coffeyville’s offense turned on the jets and gave themselves a decent lead through the first 10 minutes of the 2^nd half which they then coasted to victory on. 4 players scored in double digits as the Red Ravens win their 4^th straight by a score of 108 to 80 finishing the sweep of Dodge City.

That moves coach Herk to now just 3 games away from being the winningest head coach in region 6 history and Coffeyville to 16 and 2 on the year. Busy week next week starting on Monday as both Men and women teams will host Cowley College on Monday on Jay Herkleman court at Nellis Hall.

The Dragon boys get the 55-52 win to move 8-0. Nado fall to 4-4. Fouls were a big issue for Coffeyville. Dispite the loss FKHS played what might have been their most complete game this season. Next up the Nado have the Chanute tournament starting Thursday. 

Pittsburg girls get their first win beating Coffeyville 48-36 Coffeyville falls to 1-7 the Nado girls get a week off and then they’ll head to Oklahoma the following week for the Jay tournament. 

The Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens were back in action last night out in Colby Kansas against Colby Community College. Both the men's and women's teams played starting with the women who are coming off a big win last week against N.O.C. Tonkawa.

The women kicked off the night with a very competitive battle throughout the game. C.C.C. a team that doesn’t score much and relies on their defense to keep them in games, did just that. Only allowing 59 points against the Lady Trojans but that was still not enough as they did not close the gap late in the game. A few fouls and a handful of missed baskets disallowed the ladies to complete a comeback as they get beat 59 to 51 to start the night.

The men followed with a late tip off after a long day of travel facing off against the Trojans, hoping to split the series down the middle. Trojans came into the night at 8 and 6 as a team that can score quickly and efficiently just like Coffeyville but could they defend against the Red Ravens? In a game that was not a blowout but never really that close the Red Ravens held an early lead and coasted to yet another victory after making clutch baskets, playing great defense and stopping any sort of momentum Colby tried to gain. A solid win for the men as they win by a score of 88 to 70 and are now 15 and 2 on the year moving head coach Jay Herkelman to 4 games from being the winiest head coach in region 6 history.

The Red Raven Men's basketball team swept the Hirsch Feed and Farm Classic in West Plains, Missouri over the weekend.  Saturday night the Ravens defeated Missouri State-West Plains 82-74 to improve to 14-2 on the season.  Friday night the Ravens easily handled Faith Academy pickling up a 107-50 victory to pick up the pair of wins for the weekend.

The Ravens will be back on the road Wednesday night when they make the long trip to Colby.   

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The Lady Ravens started out the new year with a new look.  The look of winners!  The Lady Ravens defeated NOC-Tonkowa 72-57 with a strong performance right out of the gate.  The Lady Ravens took the early lead and never looked back.  The Lady Ravens now have an overall record of 2-13 on the season and hit the road again Wednesday night when they take on Colby.

Meanwhile the Red Raven Men tip off at 5:00 this evening when they play Missouri State-West Plains in the  Hirsch Feed & Farm Supply Classic from West Plains, Missouri.  The Ravens defeated Faith Academy in the first round game last night 107-50.  Tonight’s match up can be heard live on KUSN 98.1fm