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Lawrence High sophomore center Chisom Ajekwu (45) pulls up for a jump shot in the 2nd quarter in the Lions' season opener against Topeka on Friday at LHS.

photo by: Carter Gaskins/Special to the Journal-World

Lawrence High sophomore center Chisom Ajekwu (45) attempts a shot over Topeka's Erica Birch during the Lions' season-opener on Friday against Topeka at LHS.

photo by: Carter Gaskins/Special to the Journal-World

Lawrence High junior wing E'lease Stafford goes up for a layup against Topeka on Friday in the Lions' season opener at LHS.

photo by: Carter Gaskins/Special to the Journal-World

Lawrence High senior guard Olivia Lemus dives to the ground to fight for a loose ball against Topeka junior Corieann Emanuel during the Lions' season opener on Friday at LHS.

photo by: Carter Gaskins/Special to the Journal-World

Lawrence High junior Talima Harjo throws up a layup against Topeka on Friday during the Lions' season opener at LHS.

photo by: Carter Gaskins/Special to the Journal-World

Lawrence High sophomore Noah Butler drives to the rim against Topeka on Friday during the Lions' season opener at LHS.

photo by: Carter Gaskins/Special to the Journal-World

Lawrence High sophomore Clarence King drives past Topeka senior Carson Denney for a layup during the Lions' season opener Friday at LHS.

photo by: Carter Gaskins/Special to the Journal-World

Lawrence High junior Anthony Selden cuts through the defense for a layup attempt against Topeka during the Lions' season opener Friday at LHS.