Schlagle loses state championship title game, 66-49

Junior Tyon Grant-Foster (2) went up for a layup in the fourth quarter. Grant-Foster finished with 9 points for the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Senior Tama Johnson (11) took a jump shot in the closing seconds of the first half. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Sophomore D’Monte Gaw (13) drove to the basket through the defense of Shawnee Heights senior Jesse Moss (30). (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

In the fourth quarter, sophomore Ronnell Mitchell (1) took a fast break all the way to the basket. Mitchell finished with 15 points and 3 assists to lead the team. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

In the first quarter, senior Malik Cushon (12) put back an offensive rebound for a layup. Cushon finished the game with 8 points and 10 rebounds. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Schlagle senior Dominique Sanders holds the runner-up trophy for the Class 5A basketball championship, after losing the final 66-49 to Shawnee Heights tonight in Topeka. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel

by Brian Turrel

Schlagle High School took the runner-up trophy in the 5A boys basketball state tournament, losing in the final to Tecumseh-Shawnee Heights High School, 66 to 49. The game was played at the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka on March 11.

Shawnee Heights held a 13-point lead at the half, making 5 of 8 three-point attempts. Schlagle’s shooting was cold in the first half, making only 6 of 29 shots from the field. Schlagle got its offense going in the second half, but was not able to make a dent in the lead.

Sophomore Ronnell Mitchell led the way for the Stallions, scoring 15 points on 6 for 17 shooting, including 2 three-point baskets.