photo by: Chris Duderstadt

Lawrence High junior Anthony Selden blocks the shot of Blue Valley North junior Miles Emery in the first half of the Lions' 41-36 win over the Mustangs on Friday in the semifinals of the Class 6A state tournament at Wichita State's Charles Koch Arena.

photo by: Chris Duderstadt

Lawrence High senior Kobe Buffalomeat puts his hands up on defense while guarding Blue Valley North's Nicholas Orr in the first half of the Lions' 41-36 win over the Mustangs on Friday in the semifinals of the Class 6A state tournament at Wichita State's Charles Koch Arena.

photo by: Chris Duderstadt

The Lawrence High defense closes in on Blue Valley North's Colby Bullock in the first half of the Lions' 41-36 win over the Mustangs on Friday in the semifinals of the Class 6A state tournament at Wichita State's Charles Koch Arena.

photo by: Chris Duderstadt

Lawrence High senior Jackson Mallory looks to drive past Blue Valley North's Wyatt Turner in the second half of the Lions' 41-36 win over the Mustangs on Friday in the semifinals of the Class 6A state tournament at Wichita State's Charles Koch Arena. Mallory finished with 12 points.

photo by: Chris Duderstadt

Lawrence High sophomore Clarence King celebrates after making a contested layup and getting fouled second half of the Lions' 41-36 win over Blue Valley North on Friday in the semifinals of the Class 6A state tournament at Wichita State's Charles Koch Arena. King led all scorers with 17 points.

photo by: Chris Duderstadt

Lawrence High senior Jackson Mallory raises his hands in the air while being hugged by fellow senior Braden Solko after the Lions' 41-36 win over Blue Valley North on Friday in the semifinals of the Class 6A state tournament at Wichita State's Charles Koch Arena.

photo by: Chris Duderstadt

Lawrence High senior Kobe Buffalomeat lets our a roar after the Lions' 41-36 Lions' 41-36 win over Blue Valley North on Friday in the semifinals of the Class 6A state tournament at Wichita State's Charles Koch Arena.

photo by: Chris Duderstadt

Lawrence High sophomores Brett Chapple (12) and Noah Butler (30) run over to the Lions' student section to celebrate their 41-36 win over Blue Valley North on Friday in the semifinals of the Class 6A state tournament at Wichita State's Charles Koch Arena.

photo by: Chris Duderstadt

Lawrence High senior Jackson Mallory runs over to the Lions' student section to celebrate LHS' 41-36 win over Blue Valley North in the semifinals of the Class 6A state tournament on Friday at Wichita State's Charles Koch Arena. Mallory scored 12 points.

photo by: Chris Duderstadt

Lawrence High sophomore Savonni Shazor (25) celebrates the Lions' 41-36 win over Blue Valley North in the semifinals of the Class 6A state tournament with his teammates and LHS student section on Friday at Wichita State's Charles Koch Arena.