Schlagle defeats Sumner in substate opening game, 66-50

Sumner junior DiCarlo Jackson (5) went high for a rebound in the first quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel

The Sumner Academy boys’ basketball team visited Schlagle High School on March 2, for the first round of the 5A sub-state basketball tournament. Schlagle won the game, 66 to 50.

The game was close through three quarters, until Schlagle pulled away in the fourth quarter with 22 points, including 8 in the quarter from junior Tyon Grant-Foster.

Schlagle senior Tama Johnson (11) went for a layup in the second quarter. Johnson finished with 14 points for the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Schlagle junior Tyon Grant-Foster took a short range jumper. Grant-Foster led all scorers with 25 points in the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Sumner junior Reginald Coleman took a three point shot from the wing in the second quarter. Schlagle led 27 to 25 at the half. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

The Schlagle High School band entertained the crowd at halftime. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Tama Johnson drove for a layup in the third quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Tyon Grant-Foster went high for a rebound over Schlagle senior Malik Cushon (12) and Sumner junior DiCarlo Jackson. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Tyon Grant-Foster made a slam dunk in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Sumner sophomore Alan Watson (0) drove to the basket in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

DiCarlo Jackson drove for a layup in the closing minutes of the game. Jackson finished with 20 points to lead the Sabres in scoring. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)