Lawrence High School junior Tania Jackon, left, muscles down a rebound Friday, March 7, 2008 during the Lions' state match-up against Olathe South High School in Emporia.

Lawrence High’s girls basketball team advanced to the Class 6A state championship Friday afternoon with a 62-51 victory over Olathe South.

The Lions shot out to a 13-0 lead and never looked back, handing the Falcons just their third loss of the season (21-3).

LHS senior Danielle Bird led the Lions with 20 points. Tania Jackson registered a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Taylor Bird scored 13 points, and Cassie Potter added 11.

The Lions (20-4) will play the winner of the Goddard vs. Wichita Heights game on Saturday at 4 p.m.