Piper wins courtwarming game, 59-44

Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel

The Piper High School boys’ basketball team had some fun in a dance circle before their game against Tonganoxie High School. The game was played at Piper on Feb. 3. Piper won the game 59 to 44. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Teammates welcomed Piper senior Bryant Rogers (21) onto the court as his name was announced in the starting lineup. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

The Piper dance team performed before the start of the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Bryant Rogers made a layup in the first quarter. Rogers had 7 points for the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Piper junior Daviance “Doc” Covington concentrated on a free throw during the first quarter. Covington hit one of two free throws on his way to 10 points for the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Doc Covington protected a defensive rebound from Tonganoxie senior Keaton Rickard (3). (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Piper senior J.J. Letcher (3) drove to the basket in the second quarter. Piper led 27 to 14 at halftime. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

After being named courtwarming king during the halftime courtwarming royalty ceremony, Bryant Rogers received a crown and a handshake from last year’s king, Kellen Brunk. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Senior Bel Wilcoxen reacted with surprise when her name was announced as courtwarming queen during the ceremony. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Bel Wilcoxen posed with her parents after being named courtwarming queen. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Piper sophomore Brandon Jackson (35) made a layup in the third quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Piper senior Jalen Taylor (11) shot a midrange jumper over Tonganoxie senior Dakota Grey (3) in the third quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Piper seniors Jordan Goodpaster (10) and Bryant Rogers (21) struggled for a rebound in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Piper senior Eli Johnson (00) made a layup in the fourth quarter. Johnson led the team with 12 points. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Piper senior Terrell Hall (2) made a dunk in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Piper senior Micaiah Noel (32) shared a laugh with Tonganoxie head coach David Hillmon after the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)