Washington wins over Sumner Academy, 74-50

Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel

The Sumner Academy boys’ basketball team visited Washington High School on Feb. 17. Washington led the game throughout, winning 74 to 50.

Washington extended its winning streak to eight games and remains a half-game behind Schlagle in the Kansas City-Atchison League standings.

Washington senior DeMarco Smith (22) shot a mid-range jumper over Sumner junior Dicarlo Jackson (5). (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

The Washington High School band created a loud, festive atmosphere. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

With Washington on an early 10-0 run, Sumner head coach Moses Wyatt Jr. settled his team during a timeout. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Sumner sophomore Alan Watson attempted a layup in the first quarter. Washington led 25 to 12 at halftime. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Washington senior Xzavier Hoy secured a defensive rebound in the second quarter. Washington held a 43 to 20 lead at halftime. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Longtime Washington basketball coach Larry Elliott was inducted into the Washington High School Hall of Fame during a halftime ceremony. His son Brad Elliott presented his award. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Washington alumna and professional basketball player Jamilla Lang waved to the crowd as she was inducted into the Washington High School Hall of Fame. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Washington alumnus and Los Angeles Chargers football player Darrell Stuckey II was inducted into the Washington High School Hall of Fame. Stuckey shared a message of personal empowerment with students in the crowd. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Darrell Stuckey II received congratulations from Washington head coach Eric King and others following the halftime induction ceremony. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Xzavier Hoy took an offensive rebound back up for a layup in the third quarter. Hoy finished the game with 16 points. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Washington junior Randy Campbell (10) followed up his own missed shot with a tip-in during the third quarter. Campbell finished with 18 points to lead all scorers for the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Washington freshman Bruce Thomas (31) went up for a layup in the third quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Washington senior Marcus Henderson (2) forced up a shot through the outstretched arm of Dicarlo Jackson. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

DeMarco Smith went up for a layup in the third quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Sumner junior De’Auan McClaine took a short range jumpshot in the fourth quarter. McClaine had 10 points for the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Dicarlo Jackson went up for a layup in the fourth quarter. Jackson led the Sabres with 14 points. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)