Despite senior KJ Pritchard going on the injured list just before the game on February 24th, the Lions pulled out a victory over Free State with a last-second shot.

Junior Shane Willoughby made a layup just in time to put the Lions up 38-36.

“I was trying to draw a foul,” Willoughby said. “But the ball went in.”

Lawrence High had the ball with 5 seconds left, and took it in for a quick lay-up for the lead. Free State had no time left for another possession, and the game was over. With the victory over Free State, Lawrence High is on its way to sub-state to play Olathe East in the first round. Tip off is at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 1st at home.

“I think we’re ready,” Willoughby said. “We’re excited for Olathe East, and I think we can pull a win.”