Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel
The Bishop Ward and Bonner Springs High School boys’ basketball teams played Feb. 14 at the Kansas City Kansas Community College, Bishop Ward’s home court. The game was dominated by Bonner Springs, who won the game 58 to 29.
Bonner Springs junior Cole Oakes (3) launched a three-point shot in the first quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Bishop Ward sophomore Javier Torres-Osuna (40) took a short-range jumper over Bonner Springs junior Caden Henley (5). (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Bonner Springs sophomore Keyon Thomas (23) drove to the basket in the first quarter. Thomas led all scorers with 25 points. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Keyon Thomas threw an outlet pass to Caden Henley, center, streaking down court to set up a fast break. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Javier Torres-Osuna barreled into Bonner Springs senior Isaiah Singleton (10), breaking up a fast break layup and knocking both players to the court. Torres-Osuna was called for a foul on the play. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Bishop Ward senior Lewis Spangler got a hug from his mom, Mary Spangler, when his name was announced as king of courts at the halftime ceremony. After the ceremony, Lewis returned to his responsibilities as basketball team manager. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Bishop Ward senior Carrington Allen received a crown, bouquet, and signed basketball after being named senior sweetheart princess at the halftime ceremony. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Bishop Ward cheerleading squad encouraged the crowd during a timeout in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Keyon Thomas led a fast break in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Bonner Springs sophomore Nasjon Porter (44) lined up a jump shot in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Injured Bonner Springs junior Jamison Jackson, right, watched the team’s victory from the bench. Jackson was the team’s leading scorer at the time he was injured. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
In a scramble on the floor, Bishop Ward sophomore Roderick Simmons (21) managed to bounce the ball to a teammate to keep possession. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)