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Kansan – March 8, 2009Sumner defeats St. James, advances to Salinaby Nick SloanThe Sumner Academy Sabres claimed the Kansas 4A Sub-State Eudora title tonight after defeating St. JamesAcademy 68-51.The Sabres, now 21-2 on the season, are halfway to the state title. Reese Holliday was Sumner's leading scorerof the game, dominating inside and outside."Reese puts up a double-double every night," said Dan Parra, Sumner head coach. "We tried to get him the ballon each possession tonight."The Sabres will play later next in Salina, Kan. The game was close throughout the first three quarters, asSumner took a 45-43 lead into the fourth. But Sumner's offense started clicking late and its defense shut downSt. James.Full recap later.