Nolan Price breaks Woodland scoring record, Warriors advance past Earlville in 1A Woodland Regional

Woodland senior Nolan Price celebrated his 18th birthday by draining four straight 3-pointers to help the Warriors defeat Earlville 70-25 in the opening round of the Class 1A Woodland Regional.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Woodland senior Nolan Price celebrated turning 18 years old on Monday by draining 3-pointers on four consecutive possessions right before halftime, advancing past Earlville 70-25 in the opening round of the Class 1A Woodland Regional and breaking his school's single-season scoring record. Price and the top-seeded Warriors will face Henry-Senachwine in the regional semifinals on Wednesday.

Why it matters

Woodland has had limited postseason success in recent years, with this being only the third time in nine seasons that the team has advanced past the regional round. Price's record-breaking performance and the team's dominant win highlight the Warriors' strong season and their potential to make a deep playoff run.

The details

After Earlville took a brief 3-2 lead in the opening minute, Woodland went on a 20-0 run and never looked back. Price's four straight 3-pointers late in the first half extended the Warriors' lead to 30 points. Woodland shot 47.3% from the field compared to Earlville's 25%, and the Warriors forced 27 turnovers.

  • Nolan Price broke Woodland's single-season scoring record of 533 points on Monday, February 23, 2026.
  • Woodland defeated Earlville 70-25 in the opening round of the Class 1A Woodland Regional on Monday, February 23, 2026.

The players

Nolan Price

A senior at Woodland High School who celebrated his 18th birthday by breaking the school's single-season scoring record with a dominant performance in the regional opener.

Nate Berry

A sophomore at Woodland High School who led the team in scoring with 26 points in the win over Earlville.

Jaron Follmer

A player for the Woodland Warriors who contributed 11 points and six steals in the regional victory.

Connor Kaminke

The head coach of the Woodland Warriors, who is in his ninth season and has led the team to the regional semifinals for the third time.

Gerald Fruit

The head coach of the Earlville Red Raiders, whose team struggled against the Warriors' defense but is still developing as a young squad.

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What they’re saying

“I think it's just been a really good year all around. I didn't think that I'd get that [record] at all, didn't have that high of expectations at the beginning of the season.”

— Nolan Price, Woodland Senior (shawlocal.com)

“That's always the goal this time of year, to stay healthy and go right [on the bracket]. It's been an awesome season and we've gotten a taste for winning, but I also want to remind these kids that you can never miss an opportunity to appreciate the heck out of every win.”

— Connor Kaminke, Woodland Head Coach (shawlocal.com)

“We're a young team that's kind of in transition right now, but they came to play. It was a rough season, but we're growing. We're developing.”

— Gerald Fruit, Earlville Head Coach (shawlocal.com)

What’s next

Woodland, the No. 2 seed in its half of the 1A Amboy Sectional, will face Henry-Senachwine, the No. 7 seed, in the regional semifinals on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

The takeaway

Nolan Price's record-breaking performance and Woodland's dominant win showcase the team's potential to make a deep playoff run this season, a rare feat for a program that has struggled to find postseason success in recent years.