Basketball

Last fall we welcomed just a sampling of the state’s top athletes to a feature photo shoot at Rolling Hills Zoo west of Salina. The Zoo and Wildlife Museum made a stunning backdrop for the shoot. These athletes are fiercely competitive and display an almost “Animal Instinct” in the sport they love.

At just 5-5 and about 150 pounds Phillipsburg senior Nathan Moon seldom stands out in a crowd, but when it comes to the respect of his coaches, teammates and community, Moon is a standout.

It’s mid-season tournament time and that means some of the most exciting basketball of the year with rowdy crowds and exciting match-ups. That held true this week as several games across the state came down to the wire and ended on buzzer-beaters.