Images of Lawrence High’s game against Shawnee Mission Northwest in first round of the sub-state tournament Wednesday evening at LHS. The Lions advanced to the next round with a convincing 79-45 win over the Cougars and will face fifth seeded Shawnee Mission East in the sub-state finals Friday evening at LHS. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High junior Justin Roberts hangs in the air as he floats between Shawnee Mission Northwest defenders Jacob Steinle (41) and Austin Sanders (32) while making his way to the basket during the first round of the sub-state tournament Wednesday evening at LHS. The Lions advanced to the next round with a convincing 79-45 win over the Cougars and will face fifth seeded Shawnee Mission East in the sub-state finals Friday evening at LHS. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High senior Anthony Bonner hammers the ball down with authority after beating the Shawnee Mission Northwest defense down the court during the first round of the sub-state tournament Wednesday evening at LHS. The Lions advanced to the next round with a convincing 79-45 win over the Cougars and will face fifth seeded Shawnee Mission East in the sub-state finals Friday evening at LHS. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High junior Justin Roberts looks to avoid a double team along the baseline by Shawnee Mission Northwest's Duron Lowe and Austin Sanders (32) during the first round of the sub-state tournament Wednesday evening at LHS. The Lions advanced to the next round with a convincing 79-45 win over the Cougars and will face fifth seeded Shawnee Mission East in the sub-state finals Friday evening at LHS. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

photo by: John Young

As the Lawrence High student section watches, senior Anthony Bonner (15) unleashes a three point bomb over Shawnee Mission Northwest senior Mark Kimotho (24) during the first round of the sub-state tournament Wednesday evening at LHS. The Lions advanced to the next round with a convincing 79-45 win over the Cougars and will face fifth seeded Shawnee Mission East in the sub-state finals Friday evening at LHS. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High senior Anthony Bonner (15) fires a three over the outstretched arm of Shawnee Mission Northwest senior Doug Debose (5) during the first round of the sub-state tournament Wednesday evening at LHS. The Lions advanced to the next round with a convincing 79-45 win over the Cougars and will face fifth seeded Shawnee Mission East in the sub-state finals Friday evening at LHS. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High defenders John Barbee (22), Price Morgan (11) and Justin Roberts cause trouble for Shawnee Mission Northwest junior Austin Sanders during the first round of the sub-state tournament Wednesday evening at LHS. The Lions advanced to the next round with a convincing 79-45 win over the Cougars and will face fifth seeded Shawnee Mission East in the sub-state finals Friday evening at LHS. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High junior Justin Roberts (5) collides with Shawnee Mission Northwest junior Dylan Dirks as Dirks sets a screen for teammate Mark Kimotho (24) during the first round of the sub-state tournament Wednesday evening at LHS. The Lions advanced to the next round with a convincing 79-45 win over the Cougars and will face fifth seeded Shawnee Mission East in the sub-state finals Friday evening at LHS. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High junior Justin Roberts tries to go up and over Shawnee Mission Northwest junior Austin Sanders, but instead gets whistled for a charge during the first round of the sub-state tournament Wednesday evening at LHS. The Lions advanced to the next round with a convincing 79-45 win over the Cougars and will face fifth seeded Shawnee Mission East in the sub-state finals Friday evening at LHS. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High senior Anthony Bonner puts up a lay up after slicing through the Shawnee Mission Northwest defense during the first round of the sub-state tournament Wednesday evening at LHS. The Lions advanced to the next round with a convincing 79-45 win over the Cougars and will face fifth seeded Shawnee Mission East in the sub-state finals Friday evening at LHS. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High junior Price Morgan picks up the ball as he muscles through Shawnee Mission Northwest defenders Jacob Steinle (41) and Duron Lowe (23) during the first round of the sub-state tournament Wednesday evening at LHS. The Lions advanced to the next round with a convincing 79-45 win over the Cougars and will face fifth seeded Shawnee Mission East in the sub-state finals Friday evening at LHS. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High junior Anthony Harvey (25) hangs in the air as he holds the ball away from Shawnee Mission Northwest defenders Clay Drouillard (10) and Ferdinand Handy while heading for the basket during the first round of the sub-state tournament Wednesday evening at LHS. The Lions advanced to the next round with a convincing 79-45 win over the Cougars and will face fifth seeded Shawnee Mission East in the sub-state finals Friday evening at LHS. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High junior Fred Brou (21) tries to block a shot by Shawnee Mission Northwest junior Ferdinand Handy (30) during the first round of the sub-state tournament Wednesday evening at LHS. The Lions advanced to the next round with a convincing 79-45 win over the Cougars and will face fifth seeded Shawnee Mission East in the sub-state finals Friday evening at LHS. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High defenders Justin Roberts (5) and John Barbee (22) create havoc on defense as they steal the ball from Shawnee Mission Northwest junior Duron Lowe during the first round of the sub-state tournament Wednesday evening at LHS. The Lions advanced to the next round with a convincing 79-45 win over the Cougars and will face fifth seeded Shawnee Mission East in the sub-state finals Friday evening at LHS. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High senior John Barbee scores an easy two after beating the Shawnee Mission Northwest defense down the court on a fast break during the first round of the sub-state tournament Wednesday evening at LHS. The Lions advanced to the next round with a convincing 79-45 win over the Cougars and will face fifth seeded Shawnee Mission East in the sub-state finals Friday evening at LHS. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High senior reserve Kyle Hoffman (3) puts up a shot while being defended by Shawnee Mission Northwest junior Ferdinand Handy (30) during the first round of the sub-state tournament Wednesday evening at LHS. The Lions advanced to the next round with a convincing 79-45 win over the Cougars and will face fifth seeded Shawnee Mission East in the sub-state finals Friday evening at LHS. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

photo by: John Young

The Lawrence High bench reacts following a three point score late in the fourth quarter of their game against Shawnee Mission Northwest during the first round of the sub-state tournament Wednesday evening at LHS. The Lions advanced to the next round with a convincing 79-45 win over the Cougars and will face fifth seeded Shawnee Mission East in the sub-state finals Friday evening at LHS. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High junior Justin Roberts dishes the ball to a teammate after being pressured defensively by Shawnee Mission Northwest senior Mark Kimotho during the first round of the sub-state tournament Wednesday evening at LHS. The Lions advanced to the next round with a convincing 79-45 win over the Cougars and will face fifth seeded Shawnee Mission East in the sub-state finals Friday evening at LHS. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.