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)