photo by: John Young

Lawrence High senior Marissa Pope wipes away tears as she walks off the court with her teammates following their loss to Shawnee Mission Northwest in the sub-state championship game Saturday evening in Shawnee. The Lions fell to the Cougars, 46-23, ending their season.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High freshman E'lease Stafford tries a shot over Shawnee Mission Northwest defenders Danielle Rehor, left, and Sydney Thompson (12) during their sub-state championship game Saturday evening in Shawnee. The Lions fell to the Cougars, 46-23, ending their season.

photo by: John Young

Shawnee Mission Northwest junior Shelby McLain dribbles out of a double team by Lawrence High freshman E'lease Stafford, left, and Marissa Pope during their sub-state championship game Saturday evening in Shawnee. The Lions fell to the Cougars, 46-23, ending their season.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High sophomore Skylar Drum (3) tries to rip the ball away from Shawnee Mission Northwest junior Danielle Rehor during their sub-state championship game Saturday evening in Shawnee. The Lions fell to the Cougars, 46-23, ending their season.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High senior Marissa Pope pressures Shawnee Mission Northwest ball handler Shelby McLain as she brings the ball up the court during their sub-state championship game Saturday evening in Shawnee. The Lions fell to the Cougars, 46-23, ending their season.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High freshman E'lease Stafford (15) has her shot challenged by Shawnee Mission Northwest defenders Tracy Monahan (40) and Emmalee Rose (21) during their sub-state championship game Saturday evening in Shawnee. The Lions fell to the Cougars, 46-23, ending their season.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High senior Marissa Pope loses the ball as she charges into Shawnee Mission Northwest defenders Tatum Graves (41) and Tracy Monahan (40) during their sub-state championship game Saturday evening in Shawnee. The Lions fell to the Cougars, 46-23, ending their season.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High freshman E'lease Stafford puts up a shot over Shawnee Mission Northwest defenders Tracy Monahan (40) and Tatum Graves (31) during their sub-state championship game Saturday evening in Shawnee. The Lions fell to the Cougars, 46-23, ending their season.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High senior Marissa Pope (20) drives past Shawnee Mission Northwest junior Shelby McLain during their sub-state championship game Saturday evening in Shawnee. The Lions fell to the Cougars, 46-23, ending their season.