photo by: Kyle Babson/Special to the Journal-World

Lawrence High senior Jackson Mallory celebrates the sub-state championship win over Shawnee Mission East on Friday at LHS, clinching the team's third straight trip to state.

photo by: Kyle Babson

Lawrence High's Kobe Buffalomeat celebrates the Lions' 59-54 victory over Shawnee Mission East in the sub-state final Friday night at LHS.

photo by: Kyle Babson/Special to the Journal-World

Lawrence High senior Kobe Buffalomeat goes up for a layup against Shawnee Mission East on Friday in the sub-state title game at LHS.

photo by: Kyle Babson/Special to the Journal-World

Lawrence High senior Jackson Mallory drives past defenders during the sub-state title game against Shawnee Mission East on Friday at LHS.

photo by: Kyle Babson/Special to the Journal-World

Lawrence High sophomore Clarence King wraps a pass around to Kobe Buffalomeat under the basket in the sub-state title game against Shawnee Mission East on Friday at LHS.

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Lawrence High sophomore Clarence King breaks the full-court press late in the sub-state title game against Shawnee Mission East on Friday at LHS.

photo by: Kyle Babson/Special to the Journal-World

Lawrence High senior Austin Miller breaks a trap by the Shawnee Mission East defense in the sub-state title game Friday at LHS.

photo by: Kyle Babson/Special to the Journal-World

Lawrence High sophomore Clarence King moves the ball up the floor against Shawnee Mission East Friday in the sub-state title game at LHS.