Sumner Academy junior Jordyn Rowe, accompanied by her parents Terry and Autumn Rowe, was recognized at halftime for scoring 1,000 points in her high school career. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
The Sumner Academy Lady Sabres defeated Wyandotte 66-32 in their Tuesday evening match at Sumner.
Junior guard Jordyn Rowe hit 10 three-point shots on her way to 38 points overall in the game. The Lady Bulldogs played tough interior defense, led by senior Jada Ali, but couldn’t chase Rowe off the line and didn’t have the offensive power to keep pace.
Rowe was recognized at halftime for reaching the 1,000 point career mark last week at Atchison. In addition to the Sumner varsity team, she is a member of the Missouri Phenom 17U Nike team. She keeps up a busy schedule off the court as well, volunteering at the Roswell Church of Christ Kids’ Kitchen, and maintaining a 3.7 grade point average at Sumner.
In addition to Rowe’s offense, Sumner got 6 points and excellent ball-handling from Allaina Spencer. For Wyandotte, Jada Ali and Aysha Alexander led the scoring with 7 each. Ali was helped from the court in the third quarter after a head-to-head collision and did not return to the game.
The Lady Sabres play next at home against Harmon on Feb. 25. Wyandotte will play at Harmon on Feb. 24, tipping off at 5:30 p.m.
Sumner junior Teneill Childers tried to keep Wyandotte junior Aliyah Chapell from finding an outlet for a defensive rebound. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)Sumner senior Vanessa Rodriguez tried to put up a shot through the Wyandotte defense. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)Sumner’s Jordyn Rowe took a shot in the lane over Wyandotte senior Jada Ali. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)Sophomore Taya Spencer passed the ball to a teammate on the right wing. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)Wyandotte senior Jada Ali fouled Sumner’s Allaina Spencer to prevent a layup. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)Jordyn Rowe’s teammates celebrated her achievement with her at midcourt. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)Jordyn Rowe’s teammates serenaded her with “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” during the halftime celebration of her 1000th career point. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)
Wyandotte sophomore Iryon Dupree pulled down a defensive rebound. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)Jordyn Rowe took a three-point shot from the left wing. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)
Washington junior Nathan Johnson took a contested jump shot. Johnson finished with 15 points in the Wildcats’ victory over Wyandotte. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
The Washington Wildcats won on the road against the Wyandotte Bulldogs on Friday evening, 62-50. Washington’s production of fast-break opportunities from defense contributed to their win, along with their press-breaking ability in the back court.
Washington opened strong with the first 8 points before Wyandotte got on the board, then powered their way to a 22-7 first quarter advantage.
In the second quarter, the Bulldogs started a trapping defense in the backcourt. The tactic slowed but didn’t rattle the Wildcats, who countered with a three-across press-break offense.
Wyandotte guard Torry Moore powered the Bulldogs to climb back into the game, scoring 14 in the second quarter. Twice he converted and-one foul shots off drives to the basket.
The Wildcats stretched the margin again in the third quarter, holding Wyandotte to just 6 points, and opening up an insurmountable 50-29 lead.
Wyandotte cut into the lead in the fourth quarter, getting 14 points from Adarius Hooks and putting Washington’s shaky free throw shooting to the test.
Trayon Grant led the Wildcats with 17 points. Grant was successful with quick drives to the basket, but also with well-timed interior passes to Nathan Johnson, who finished with 15. Moore led Wyandotte with 18 points, and Hooks had 14, all in the fourth quarter.
Washington’s next game is at home against Sumner Academy on Tuesday, and Wyandotte will play host to the Schlagle Stallions. Both games are on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Washington junior Trayon Grant pulled up for a short jump shot. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)
Washington senior De’Vaughn Brown tried to get over the Wyandotte defense. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)
Wyandotte senior Torry Moore went up for a short range jump shot. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)
Wyandotte senior Adarius Hooks drove in for a layup. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)
Washington senior Tywan Muturi hit a shot falling away from the basket. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)
The visiting Washington cheerleaders kept the noise level high. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)
The Wyandotte dance team performed during a break in the action. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)
Wyandotte junior Norman Robinson drove to the basket. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)
The Wyandotte band performed before the contest. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)
Washington senior Alton Easley put up a shot near the basket. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)
Wyandotte senior Jehoiado Goins forced a shot up through the Wildcat defense. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)
Wyandotte sophomore Lazel Evans looked for a gap in the Wildcat defense. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)
