Washington defeats Schlagle in overtime, 60-57

Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel

Washington’s DeMarco Smith (22), along with Tama Johnson and the entire crowd, waited to see if the final shot would fall in at the Washington-Schlagle basketball game played Thursday at Washington High School. It didn’t go in, and the score was tied at 53 at the end of regulation. Washington went on to win the game in overtime, 60 to 57. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

The Washington Air Force Junior ROTC color guard presented the colors before the boys’ basketball game against Schlagle High School. The game was played at Washington in Kansas City, Kan., on Feb. 9, in front of a full gymnasium. Washington won the game in overtime, 60 to 57. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Schlagle junior Ronnell Mitchell (1) attempted a layup in the first quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Schlagle senior Dominique Sanders (32) passed to the wing. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Washington senior LaQuandre Williams (1) took a mid-range jump shot over Schlagle senior Malik Cushon (12). (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

D’Monte Gaw drove to the basket in the second quarter. Gaw scored 11 points in the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Washington senior DeMarco Smith (22) defended a layup attempt by Schlagle junior Tyon Grant-Foster (2) in the second quarter. Grant-Foster led the Stallions with 19 points for the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Dominique Sanders attempted a layup in the second quarter. Washington led 33 to 22 at halftime. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

The Washington dance team performed at halftime. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Schlagle senior Tama Johnson (11) blocked the shot of Washington senior Xzavier Hoy (34). (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Washington freshman Bruce Thomas (31) tried to work a shot around Tama Johnson and Tyon Grant-Foster. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Randy Campbell (10) fired up the home crowd with a slam dunk in the third quarter. Campbell finished with 15 points in the game. Washington led 47 to 36 after the third quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Bruce Thomas and Dominique Sanders went to the floor after a loose ball. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Xzavier Hoy and Randy Campbell applied full-court pressure to Tyon Grant-Foster in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Blocked by Malik Cushon under the basket, Randy Campbell looked for an open teammate. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

D’Monte Gaw secured a defensive rebound from Tama Johnson and Randy Campbell. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

With the score tied and only 8 seconds remaining in regulation, Washington head coach Eric King called a timeout to get his team ready for the last possession. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

DeMarco Smith directed the offense in the overtime period. Smith scored 22 points to lead all scorers. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

DeMarco Smith attempted a layup over Tama Johnson in the overtime period. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

DeMarco Smith concentrated on a free throw near the end of the overtime period. Smith made 5 of 6 free throws in the overtime period to seal the win for Washington. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Schlagle head coach Prentes Potts, right, congratulated Washington head coach Eric King, left, after the intensely fought game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)