Lawrence High’s girls basketball team fended off a late charge from Shawnee Mission Northwest for a 51-45 victory over the Cougars.

photo by: Chris Duderstadt

Lawrence High junior Hannah Stewart dribbles navigates her way through Shawnee Mission Northwest's full-court press in the second half of the Lions' 51-45 win over the Cougars on Tuesday at LHS.

photo by: Chris Duderstadt

Lawrence High senior E'lease Stafford surveys the court during the first half of the Lions' 51-45 victory over Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday at LHS.

photo by: Chris Duderstadt

Lawrence High junior Hannah Stewart hauls in a pass during the first half of the Lions' 51-45 win over Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday at LHS.

photo by: Chris Duderstadt

Lawrence High senior E'lease Stafford tries to dribble past Shawnee Mission Northwest junior Hannah Black in the second half of the Lions' 51-45 win over the Cougars on Tuesday at LHS.