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Schlagle over Washington with 3rd quarter run, 65-53

by Brian Turrel

The Schlagle Stallions boys basketball team survived a strong challenge from the Washington Wildcats, pulling away late in the third quarter and earning a 65-53 victory.

The Wildcats fired up the home crowd early by racing out to a 7-2 lead. They kept pace through the first two quarters with a well-rounded attack that included scoring from seven different players. Washington guard Tywan Muturi used his speed to push the attack and create opportunities before the Schlagle defense was set.

Schlagle took a 28-27 advantage to halftime, helped by Tyon Grant-Foster’s two three-point baskets in the second quarter.

The game was tied at 35 with 3 minutes remaining in the third quarter, when Schlagle went on a scoring binge that made the difference in the game, scoring 14 points in 3 minutes.

Grant-Foster scored inside, outside and at the line to post 12 in the third quarter while D’Monte Gaw’s dribble penetration added 6 more. Randy Campbell, who transferred from Washington to Schlagle last year, controlled the boards on the defensive end to limit Washington’s scoring.

The Wildcats slowed the surge in the fourth quarter, but weren’t able to close the deficit.

Grant-Foster led the Stallions in scoring with 22 for the game, while Campbell and Gaw both posted 15. As a team, the Stallions hit 17 of 22 free throws (77 percent).

Muturi led Washington with 15 points, followed by Taron Batie with 10.

Schlagle sits atop the Kansas City-Atchison League standings with a 3-0 record (7-2 overall). The Stallions will travel to Atchison on Friday.

Washington drops to 2-5 overall (1-1 in league games) and will play at Wyandotte on Friday, with the tip-off at 7 p.m.

Schlagle senior Randy Campbell (10) pulled down a defensive rebound. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Washington junior Montorion Gonnells (12) knocked away a shot by Schlagle junior D’Monte Gaw (23), but the basket was counted for goaltending. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Washington sophomore Tywan Muturi, right, pushed the ball across half court against the Schlagle defense. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Washington senior Isaiah Peterson (24) forced Schlagle senior Ronnell Mitchell (1) to redirect his shot.

Randy Campbell put up a shot in the first half. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

The Washington cheerleaders performed stunts during a timeout. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Ronnell Mitchell passed to the left wing. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Tyon Grant-Foster put up a three-point shot over Montorion Gunnells. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Washington senior Kevin Alexander (14) put up a jump shot. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Lady Stallions dominate Wildcats, 71-24

by Brian Turrel

The Schlagle Lady Stallions rolled past Washington on Tuesday night, 71-24, in front of a near capacity crowd at the Washington field house. Schlagle’s strong inside game, combined with very active defense, gave them a commanding advantage.

Schlagle took charge from the beginning, scoring the first 12 points and taking a 17-1 lead to the first quarter break.

Washington showed some life to start the second quarter, scoring consecutive baskets on short jumpers and causing Schlagle coach Mark Western to call a timeout to restore order. The Stallions responded by scoring the next seven points, and they held a 40-13 advantage by halftime.

Schlagle’s inside attack was led by freshman Tylieea Wallace with 18 points. Washington forced Wallace to the free throw line in the first quarter, but later in the game, she was able to finish her shots at the rim. Kenaja Green, Camille Evans, and Ishante Suttington each scored 12 for the Lady Stallions.

Washington guards Ashley Gibson and MieKey Todd tried to ignite the Wildcats offense with dribble penetration inside. With open floor space in transition, they were able to find some scoring opportunities, but more often they were hemmed off by Evans or blocked at the basket by Wallace or Green. Todd finished the game with 9 points, while Gibson scored 8.

Schlagle improves its record to 3-3 (2-1 in the Kansas City-Atchison League). They will play Friday on the road at Atchison High School. Washington drops to 0-6 (0-2 in the league). They will play at Wyandotte on Friday. Both games start at 5:30 p.m.

Schlagle sophomore Ishante Suttington (23) drove the ball inside against Washington sophomore Abreyona Sloan (0). (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Schlagle junior Kenaja Green (10) brought the ball up the court in transition. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Tylieea Wallace blocked a shot from LaNaya Jones. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Washington sophomore Ashley Gibson (2) drove to the basket for a layup. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Washington junior Abreyona Sloan (0) earned an offensive rebound but was immediately surrounded by Tylieea Wallace and Kenaja Green. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Washington senior MieKey Todd (1) went up for a layup. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

The Schlagle cheer squad encourage the large and vocal crowd of visiting fans. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Tylieea Wallace put up a short range shot. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Schlagle senior Aliyah Mebane (4) drove in for a layup. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Turner over Ward in boys hoops contest

by Brian Turrel

Turner boys basketball head coach Sean Reilly added a backcourt press in practice this week. It paid off in a big way, dominating the Bishop Ward Cyclones and powering an 81-34 victory at home on Friday night.

Ward started the game well, posting a 6-1 advantage in the first two minutes of action. Once the Golden Bears lined up the press, the momentum immediately turned in their favor, and the game became a rout.

Unable to break the press, or to set up their offense when they got past midcourt, the Cyclones put up only seven points in the remainder of the first half.

The Bears, feeding off the steals from the press, made easy, open baskets in transition. Russell Reed and Jaylin Richardson combined for six three-pointers in the first half, while Fred Poe got to the rim for four baskets. Turner held a 46-13 lead at halftime.

With the game well in hand, Turner backed off the defensive pressure in the second half, but continued to use their height and speed to maintain control.

Five Golden Bears reached double digits in scoring, led by Reed with 18 points. Richardson, Donald Rollen and Davion Scott each added 12, while Poe scored 11.

Ward was led by freshman Ja’Ron Byrd with 11 points.

Turner now holds a 3-3 record (2-1 in the Kaw Valley League). They play Basehor-Linwood at home on Friday, Jan. 12. Ward is still looking for its first win of the season, 0-4 in the league and 0-7 overall. They play at Piper on Tuesday, Jan. 9.