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)