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Police notes

Chase reported near 59th and State
Officers pursued a vehicle for multiple traffic violations at 3:30 a.m. Feb. 28 in the 5900 block of State Avenue, according to a social media report by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

The suspect failed to yield, and a pursuit took place, according to the report. The chase was ended not long after, police stated.

Youth home when burglars try to get in
A youth was home when burglars tried to get into a residence at 4:37 p.m. Feb. 28, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

The suspects tried to force their way in, caused severe damage to a door, but were unable to get in, according to the report. The suspects then fled, the report stated.

Suspects steal vehicle at gunpoint and hit victim
A victim picked up suspects and drove them around to different locations before being held up and attacked, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department. The incident took place at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28 in the 1800 block of Garfield Avenue.

According to police, a suspect pulled a gun on the victim and hit the victim. Another suspect demanded the victim’s property, the report stated. The victim gave the property to the suspect and got out of the vehicle, and the suspects took the victim’s vehicle, according to the report.

Victim flees from kidnapper
A victim jumped out of a vehicle and fled from a kidnapper around 7 p.m. Feb. 28, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

During an argument, a suspect started hitting the victim with a small blunt object, the report stated. The suspect beat the victim for several hours, refusing to let the victim leave, the report stated.

The suspect then pointed a gun at the victim and forced the victim into a vehicle, according to the report. The victim eventually jumped out of the vehicle to get away, according to police.

Victim suffers knife cut after argument
A victim was arguing with a suspect when the suspect pulled a knife and held it to the victim’s neck about 11:28 p.m. Feb. 28, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

The victim tried to get away and was cut, the report stated. The victim had minor injuries, police stated.

Shooting reported in 7400 block of Armstrong Avenue

A shooting was reported at 7:14 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, in the 7400 block of Armstrong Avenue, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

According to the report, a victim was found on the ground with gunshot wounds near the 7400 block of Armstrong, which is near State Avenue.

The victim was taken to a hospital and has non-life-threatening wounds, the report stated.

A witness stated the suspect began shooting at the victim. A vehicle was struck several times by gunfire, according to the report.

Lady Pirates win Frontier, set sights on state

During Friday night’s game against Eudora, senior Ali Vigil became the fifth Piper Pirate to reach 1,000 career points. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

The Piper Lady Pirates defeated conference rivals Eudora on Friday night, claiming the Frontier League crown with a 48-39 home win.

The title was up for grabs coming into the game, with both teams boasting undefeated conference records. Eudora fought tough through the first half on the strength of freshman Sawyer Schreiner’s lights-out shooting.

As the game wore on and Piper focused its defense on stopping Schreiner, the Lady Cardinals’ offense struggled, while the Lady Pirates surged ahead.

Piper’s offense was powered by senior Ali Vigil. Vigil scored inside and out, hitting 3 three-pointers and scoring 19 overall. She also served as a primary ball-handler while point guard Evelyn Vazquez sat out parts of both halves with foul trouble.

Vigil was also recognized on the court during a break in the fourth quarter for scoring her 1,000th career point.

Piper recognized senior players in a ceremony after the game. Ali Vigil, Emma Serrano, Riley Porter, Grace Banes, Ayreona Carter and Ashley Williams were honored.

Piper will head into the KSHSAA 4A sub-state playoffs next week. Brackets and game times will be announced Saturday morning.

Piper is ranked second in the state in the 4A division and Eudora is ranked third, so a rematch with the Lady Cardinals is a good possibility. Also looming is a potential showdown with last year’s champion, the top-ranked Bishop Miege Lady Stags.

Update: The Piper Lady Pirates will open the KSHSAA 4A sub-state playoffs by playing host to Ottawa on March 3, tipping off at 7 p.m.