Piper defeats Turner 66-43, continues 12-game undefeated league streak

Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel

Piper and Turner High School boys’ basketball teams played on Feb. 25 at Turner. Piper won the game 66 to 43 to remain undefeated at 12-0 in the Kaw Valley League.

Turner senior Nic Nelson (4) took a charge from Piper senior Bryant Rogers (21) in the first quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

His teammates gave Turner senior Zach Shatara a boisterous greeting as he was announced in the starting lineup. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Piper senior J.J. Letcher (3) drove the ball past Turner senior Dylan Rinne (20). (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

J.J. Letcher tried to put up a shot over the defense of Turner freshman Jaylin Richardson (32). (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Piper senior Micaiah Noel (32) blocked a shot by Turner sophomore Reneaux Jackson (2) in the second quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Piper senior Jalen Taylor (11) took a short range jumper over Reneaux Jackson. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Jalen Taylor blocked a shot from Turner senior Kyle Burge (22). (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Piper junior Daviance “Doc” Covington attempted a free throw in the second quarter. Covington was 9 of 12 from the free throw line for the game and led Piper with 21 points. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Turner junior Fred Poe (33) shot a layup in the third quarter, defended by Bryant Rogers. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Doc Covington made a layup in the third quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Jaylin Richardson started a fast break for Turner. Richardson led the team with 15 points. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Turner senior Kevin Johnson (1) took a three-point jumper. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Dylan Rinne drove the ball up the court in the third quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Jalen Taylor threw down a dunk in the third quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

J.J. Letcher (3) looked for Terrell Hall inside, defended by Turner junior Russell Reed (24). (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Turner high school senior swim team member Dawson Taylor, center, was recognized along with other senior members of the basketball and swim teams in a ceremony before the game. Taylor has enlisted in the Army for training as a medic. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Turner senior basketball player Ciera Ayala carried home her senior night banner for a souvenir. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)