Schlagle wins substate championship over Washington by two points in overtime

Schlagle junior Tyon Grant-Foster went up for a short-range jump shot in the first quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel

The Schlagle Stallions won by two points in overtime on Saturday night over Washington High School to win a substate boys basketball title.

The teams played each other for the third time this year, meeting in the substate tournament final. The game, played at Washington, went to overtime before Schlagle won 48-46.

Schlagle will play Salina’s Central High School on Thursday in the first round of the 5A state tournament.

Schlagle sophomore D’Monte Gaw (13) put up a shot over Washington senior LaQuandre Williams, left. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Washington senior DeMarco Smith (22) came in for a block on Schlagle senior Rae’Quan Frazier (1). (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Tyon Grant-Foster went for a layup in the first quarter. Washington led at the end of the first quarter, 11-6. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

A scramble for the ball on the floor ended with Washington freshman Tywan Muturi (5) on the bottom of the pile. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

As the clock ran out in the second quarter, Tyon Grant-Foster went up for a dunk that tied the score at 17. Grant-Foster scored all 11 of Schlagle’s points in the quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Washington senior Xzavier Hoy pulled down a defensive rebound, but was hemmed in on the baseline by Schlagle senior Malik Cushon (12). (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

DeMarco Smith went up for a short-range jump shot in the third quarter. Smith led the Wildcats with 13 points for the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Washington senior Randy Campbell, center, who was injured in a game against Lansing, watched from the bench. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

The Schlagle girls basketball team earned a spot in the state tournament by winning the substate final against Topeka Seaman High School on Friday night. Many members of the team turned out Saturday night to cheer on the boys team. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Schlagle senior Dominique Sanders (32) collided with LaQuandre Williams near mid-court. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Xzavier Hoy looked for a pass around Malik Cushon’s defense. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Washington junior Isaiah Peterson (24) went for a block on D’Monte Gaw but was called for a foul on the play. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

The Schlagle team celebrated on the court after putting away the victory. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Schlagle senior Chris Conner (35) and the rest of the team showed off the substate championship plaque after the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Leavenworth girls defeat Sumner Academy for substate championship

Sumner freshman Ayreona Carter (22) shot a short-range jump shot in the third quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel

The Sumner Academy girls’ basketball team traveled to Leavenworth on March 3 for the 5A substate final against Leavenworth High School.

Although Sumner led halfway through the first quarter based on strong inside rebounding, Leavenworth quickly established control and led through the remainder of the game, winning 61 to 35.

Sumner’s loss ended its season with an overall record of 13 wins and 7 losses. Leavenworth will move on to the state tournament in Topeka, which starts March 8.

Sumner junior Mya Allen (45) pushed the ball up the court in the first quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Sumner Academy band director Paul White led the band from behind his trombone. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

The Sumner band played before the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

The Leavenworth JROTC color guard presented the colors before the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Sumner senior Samia Roark (21) looked for a shot over the defense of Leavenworth junior Aarika Lister (20). Roark had 10 points for the game, tied for the team lead. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Sumner freshman Camille Evans (11) raced up the court past Leavenworth sophomore Jailah Bowen (13). Evans had 10 points for the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Sumner junior Elizabeth Vaughn (30) brought the ball up the court in the second quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Samia Roark went up for a layup in the second quarter. Leavenworth led 29 to 18 at halftime. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Sumner head coach Carlai Moore made an impassioned plea to her team during a timeout in the third quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Sumner junior Shenice Canady (40) fought for an offensive rebound. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

The Sumner cheerleading squad encouraged the team. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Ayreona Carter fought through the defense of Aarika Lister. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Camille Evans dribbled behind the back to avoid the defense of Leavenworth sophomore Alyche Brown (11). (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Sumner junior Crystal Glinsey (35) took a mid-range jump shot over Leavenworth senior Abby Mack (42). (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Aarika Lister took a steal for a breakaway layup in the fourth quarter. Lister led Leavenworth with 20 points for the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Samia Roark split two Leavenworth defenders to drive to the basket in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Schlagle defeats Sumner in substate opening game, 66-50

Sumner junior DiCarlo Jackson (5) went high for a rebound in the first quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel

The Sumner Academy boys’ basketball team visited Schlagle High School on March 2, for the first round of the 5A sub-state basketball tournament. Schlagle won the game, 66 to 50.

The game was close through three quarters, until Schlagle pulled away in the fourth quarter with 22 points, including 8 in the quarter from junior Tyon Grant-Foster.

Schlagle senior Tama Johnson (11) went for a layup in the second quarter. Johnson finished with 14 points for the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Schlagle junior Tyon Grant-Foster took a short range jumper. Grant-Foster led all scorers with 25 points in the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Sumner junior Reginald Coleman took a three point shot from the wing in the second quarter. Schlagle led 27 to 25 at the half. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

The Schlagle High School band entertained the crowd at halftime. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Tama Johnson drove for a layup in the third quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Tyon Grant-Foster went high for a rebound over Schlagle senior Malik Cushon (12) and Sumner junior DiCarlo Jackson. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Tyon Grant-Foster made a slam dunk in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Sumner sophomore Alan Watson (0) drove to the basket in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

DiCarlo Jackson drove for a layup in the closing minutes of the game. Jackson finished with 20 points to lead the Sabres in scoring. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)