Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel Piper High School senior J.J. Letcher watched as his half-court shot swished through the net with no time remaining on the clock. Down early in the game by as many as 20 points, and never leading until time expired, Piper came back to win the game against Bonner Springs High School on Letcher’s last-second half-court desperation shot. The final score of the Feb. 10 game was 74 to 73. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) The Piper team rushed to pile on to J.J. Letcher following his game-winning half-court shot. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Piper cheerleaders reacted to the dramatic, come-from-behind win. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Bonner head coach Dan Streit congratulated Piper head coach Bryan Shelley after the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) J.J. Letcher got a celebratory hug from Piper senior Terrell Hall. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Piper senior Jalen Taylor got a hug from his dad Vaughn Taylor. Taylor led the team with 21 points. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) With less than 5 seconds left in the game, Coleton Oakes made a free throw to put Bonner up by two points. Oakes had 10 points for the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Piper sophomore Keyon Thomas launched a three-point shot. Thomas made five 3-pointers in the game, leading all scorers with 24 points. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Piper junior Daviance “Doc” Covington went up for a short-range jumper in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Piper senior Bryant Rogers secured a defensive rebound late in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Solomon Young and Paige Krone were named courtwarming king and queen in a halftime ceremony. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Bonner junior Coleton Oakes drove to the basket around Piper senior Jordan Goodpastor. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Bonner junior Coleton Oakes drove to the basket around Piper senior Jordan Goodpastor. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Bonner senior JaDon Pouncil went up for a shot through a group of Piper defenders. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Bonner junior Caden Henley drove the ball against Piper senior Jalen Taylor. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel Washington’s DeMarco Smith (22), along with Tama Johnson and the entire crowd, waited to see if the final shot would fall in at the Washington-Schlagle basketball game played Thursday at Washington High School. It didn’t go in, and the score was tied at 53 at the end of regulation. Washington went on to win the game in overtime, 60 to 57. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) The Washington Air Force Junior ROTC color guard presented the colors before the boys’ basketball game against Schlagle High School. The game was played at Washington in Kansas City, Kan., on Feb. 9, in front of a full gymnasium. Washington won the game in overtime, 60 to 57. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Schlagle junior Ronnell Mitchell (1) attempted a layup in the first quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Schlagle senior Dominique Sanders (32) passed to the wing. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Washington senior LaQuandre Williams (1) took a mid-range jump shot over Schlagle senior Malik Cushon (12). (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) D’Monte Gaw drove to the basket in the second quarter. Gaw scored 11 points in the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Washington senior DeMarco Smith (22) defended a layup attempt by Schlagle junior Tyon Grant-Foster (2) in the second quarter. Grant-Foster led the Stallions with 19 points for the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Dominique Sanders attempted a layup in the second quarter. Washington led 33 to 22 at halftime. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) The Washington dance team performed at halftime. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Schlagle senior Tama Johnson (11) blocked the shot of Washington senior Xzavier Hoy (34). (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Washington freshman Bruce Thomas (31) tried to work a shot around Tama Johnson and Tyon Grant-Foster. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Randy Campbell (10) fired up the home crowd with a slam dunk in the third quarter. Campbell finished with 15 points in the game. Washington led 47 to 36 after the third quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Bruce Thomas and Dominique Sanders went to the floor after a loose ball. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Xzavier Hoy and Randy Campbell applied full-court pressure to Tyon Grant-Foster in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Blocked by Malik Cushon under the basket, Randy Campbell looked for an open teammate. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) D’Monte Gaw secured a defensive rebound from Tama Johnson and Randy Campbell. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) With the score tied and only 8 seconds remaining in regulation, Washington head coach Eric King called a timeout to get his team ready for the last possession. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) DeMarco Smith directed the offense in the overtime period. Smith scored 22 points to lead all scorers. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) DeMarco Smith attempted a layup over Tama Johnson in the overtime period. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) DeMarco Smith concentrated on a free throw near the end of the overtime period. Smith made 5 of 6 free throws in the overtime period to seal the win for Washington. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Schlagle head coach Prentes Potts, right, congratulated Washington head coach Eric King, left, after the intensely fought game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel The Piper High School boys’ basketball team had some fun in a dance circle before their game against Tonganoxie High School. The game was played at Piper on Feb. 3. Piper won the game 59 to 44. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Teammates welcomed Piper senior Bryant Rogers (21) onto the court as his name was announced in the starting lineup. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) The Piper dance team performed before the start of the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Bryant Rogers made a layup in the first quarter. Rogers had 7 points for the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Piper junior Daviance “Doc” Covington concentrated on a free throw during the first quarter. Covington hit one of two free throws on his way to 10 points for the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Doc Covington protected a defensive rebound from Tonganoxie senior Keaton Rickard (3). (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Piper senior J.J. Letcher (3) drove to the basket in the second quarter. Piper led 27 to 14 at halftime. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) After being named courtwarming king during the halftime courtwarming royalty ceremony, Bryant Rogers received a crown and a handshake from last year’s king, Kellen Brunk. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Senior Bel Wilcoxen reacted with surprise when her name was announced as courtwarming queen during the ceremony. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Bel Wilcoxen posed with her parents after being named courtwarming queen. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Piper sophomore Brandon Jackson (35) made a layup in the third quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Piper senior Jalen Taylor (11) shot a midrange jumper over Tonganoxie senior Dakota Grey (3) in the third quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Piper seniors Jordan Goodpaster (10) and Bryant Rogers (21) struggled for a rebound in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Piper senior Eli Johnson (00) made a layup in the fourth quarter. Johnson led the team with 12 points. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Piper senior Terrell Hall (2) made a dunk in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel) Piper senior Micaiah Noel (32) shared a laugh with Tonganoxie head coach David Hillmon after the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
