March 1 - Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools

Kansan, March 6, 2009Sumner routs Piper, advances to sub-statetitle gameby Nick SloanThe Sumner Academy Sabres used a strong second half to earn their 20thvictory of the season Thursday night.Sumner defeated Piper 83-49 to advance to the championship round of theKansas 4A Sub-State tournament. Sumner was led by Reese Holliday's gamehigh24 points. Neil Watson contributed 12 points while Davonte Chaneyadded 11.For their standards, the Sabres' first half was lethargic, scoring only 27 points,but still led 27-17. Sumner opened up a huge lead during the third quarter,outscoring Piper 28-13 to take a 55-30 lead into the fourth quarter.Piper was led by Duane Smith's 21 points. Other than Robbie Mason's ninepoints, no other Pirate scored more than four points.Sumner hit five three-pointers in the game, with Holliday hittingthree of them. Benny Parker joined Chaney, Holliday andWatson in double-figures with 10 points.Now 20-2 on the season, Sumner will play St. James Academy at Eudora HighSchool Saturday night for the opportunity to move to state.