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Lady Irish Win 4th Straight; Cowboys Pick up Much Needed Win
Chapman Lady Irish defeat Abilene Cowgirls, Abilene Cowboys snap 10-game skid against Chapman Irish
Jan. 31, 2026 at 9:55am
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The Chapman Lady Irish won their fourth straight game with a 16-point victory over county rival Abilene. Chapman had four players finish in double figures, led by Avery Baer's 11 points. The win keeps Chapman in the top 4 of the 4A West Standings. Meanwhile, the Abilene Cowboys snapped a 10-game losing streak with an 8-point win over the Chapman Irish. Abilene was led by Kolt Becker's game-high 17 points.
Why it matters
The Lady Irish's win keeps them in contention for a top-4 seed and a bye in the upcoming sub-state tournament, while the Cowboys' victory ends their lengthy skid and gives them a much-needed confidence boost heading into the final stretch of the season.
The details
The Chapman Lady Irish used a 23-3 run bridging the second and third quarters to take control of the game against Abilene. The Cowgirls led 16-14 with 2:11 left in the first half, but Chapman closed the half on a 9-0 run and then opened the second half on a 14-3 run to build a double-digit lead. The Lady Irish led by as many as 18 points in the third quarter. For the Abilene Cowboys, they scored the first 9 points of the game and never trailed, leading by as many as 13 in the second quarter. Chapman was able to pull within 4 points in the fourth quarter but could not complete the comeback.
- The Chapman Lady Irish won their 4th straight game on Friday night.
- The Abilene Cowboys snapped a 10-game losing streak with their win on Friday night.
The players
Avery Baer
A player for the Chapman Lady Irish who scored 11 points in the win.
Kolt Becker
A sophomore player for the Abilene Cowboys who scored a game-high 17 points in their victory.
Landyn Rogers
A senior player for the Abilene Cowboys who scored 13 points in the win.
What’s next
Abilene will play three straight home games and will host Wamego and Clay Center next week. Chapman will travel to Clay Center and Valley Heights.
The takeaway
The Lady Irish's continued success and the Cowboys' snapping of their long losing streak show the competitive nature of high school basketball in this region, with both teams looking to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season and the postseason.
