Kansas University signee Crystal Kemp scored a game-high 24 points to lift Topeka to a 64-39 victory over Topeka Washburn Rural in the Class 6A sub-state girls basketball championship at Free State High and secure the Trojans’ first state berth since 1984.

The top-seeded Trojans (19-3) led 26-14 at halftime and 42-23 after three quarters.

The 6-foot-2 Kemp hit eight field goals, including a three-pointer, and seven of seven throws.

Topeka 64, Washburn Rural 39

WASHBURN RURAL (13-9)

Jerika Swatek 2 2-2 6, Lauren Shufelberger 0 1-2 1, Jenna Tinkel 3 0-0 7, Kristin Underwood 7 2-3 16, Kayla Fenton 1 0-0 2, Sarah White 3 1-2 7. Totals 16 6-9 39.

TOPEKA (19-3)

Andrea Barber 4 3-4 12, Lydia Smith 1 0-0 2, Stephanie Carter 2 2-4 6, Randee Babb 1 3-5 5, Subrena Walker 4 0-1 8, Crystal Kemp 8 7-7 24, Antoinette Hunt 2 3-6 7. Totals 22 18-27 64.

Washburn Rural 9 5 9 16Â39

Topeka 14 12 16 22Â64

Three-point goals  Washburn Rural 1 (Tinkel), Topeka 2 (Kemp, Barber). Total fouls  Washburn Rural 21, Topeka 15. Fouled out  Fenton.