Author: Brian Turrel

KVL wins close All-Star game over KCAL, 69-68

by Brian Turrel

Senior basketball players from local high schools faced off in the 5th annual SHUKC All-Star Game at Basehor-Linwood High School on Thursday evening.

The game pitted the Kansas City-Atchison League (KCAL) schools against the Kaw Valley League (KVL).

KVL fell behind early by 14 points, but came back to win the game 69 to 68. Jalen Taylor hit a free throw with 3 seconds left to give KVL the victory.

Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel

Bonner Springs senior Jadon Pouncil drove to the basket for KVL in the first half. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Piper senior Jordan Goodpaster took a baseline jumper in the first half. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Schlagle senior Malik Cushon tipped back a shot early in the second half. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Washington senior Demarco Smith made a crossover move before driving the ball. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Jordan Goodpaster floated a shot high over the outstretched arm of Malik Cushon. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Basehor-Linwood senior Eric Scott threw down a dunk for the KVL in the second half. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Schlagle senior Dominique Sanders made a three-point shot late in the second half. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
With 3 seconds remaining, KCAL coach Justin Strickland huddled with his team. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
SHUKC founder David Brox posed with Piper senior Jalen Taylor, who received a trophy as the game’s most valuable player. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Bishop Ward beats Washington in girls softball match

by Brian Turrel

The Bishop Ward and Washington High School girls softball teams played Friday, April 7, at Ward’s home field at City Park.

Bishop Ward won the game 16 to 1.

Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel

Ward freshman pitcher Mariela Tinoco hit a single to left in the first inning. Tinoco was two for three in the game, with a walk. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Ward freshman second baseman Marissa Brennan hit a single to left in the first inning. Brennan had two hits and scored three runs. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Washington freshman Alia Green nearly beat out the throw at first base on a fielder’s choice in the third inning. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Ward freshman Molly Mahoney came in as a pinch runner in the third inning and scored on Aliana Rodriguez’s single to left. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Washington junior center fielder Taylor Gibson fielded a fly ball for the final out of the third inning. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Washington senior third baseman Essence Oliver scored Washington’s only run on an inside-the-park home run in the fourth inning. Oliver drove the ball to deep left field and beat the throw to Ward senior catcher Gabriela Tinoco at home plate. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Washington sophomore pitcher Chayanne Gomez pitched into the fourth inning before being relieved. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Ward junior third baseman Mary Fox launched a triple to deep left field in the fourth inning. Fox was three for three with two singles and a triple. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

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.

Photos and story copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel