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Eudora senior Avery Warren brings the substate plaque back to her team after the Cardinals defeated Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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The Eudora girls basketball team celebrates its substate victory over Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora sophomore Avah Dye goes up strong to the basket during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora junior Brynn Deterding goes up for a layup during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora junior Izzy Brunkow looks to shoot during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora sophomore Jayla Colter looks to get past her defender during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora sophomore Avah Dye shoots over her defender during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora head coach Brandon Parker yells out to his team during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora sophomore Jayla Colter tucks the ball as she charges into the lane during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora junior Izzy Brunkow gets into her defensive stance during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora sophomore Karley Owens looks to shoot during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora senior Avery Warren looks to pass during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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The Eudora bench celebrates a play during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora freshman Payton Lewis fights for a rebound during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora junior Brynn Deterding leads the fast break down the court after recording a steal in the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora sophomore Avah Dye rises up for a shot during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora junior Brynn Deterding shoots a 3 over a leaping Ottawa defender during the Cardinals’ game on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora sophomore Jayla Colter brings the ball past halfcourt during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora junior Brynn Deterdin brings the ball down court during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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The Eudora girls basketball team poses with its substate plaque after defeating Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora sophomore Jayla Colter (left) and senior Avery Warren high-five after a foul called during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora freshman Payton Lewis fires off a three during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora freshman Payton Lewis looks to stay in front of an Ottawa ball handler during the Cardinals’ game on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora sophomore Jayla Colter (left) and junior Brynn Deterding high five during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora junior Brynn Deterding looks to skip a pass down court during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora freshman Payton Lewis collects her dribble during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora sophomore Jayla Colter drives into the paint during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora sophomore Jayla Colter looks to get past her defender during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora junior Brynn Deterding brings the ball down the court during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.

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Eudora sophomore Avah Dye cuts into the lane to take a layup during the Cardinals’ game against Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eudora High School in Eudora.