Defending champ Heights survives first half scare, wins big in quarterfinals

Published: Mar. 9, 2023 at 12:23 AM CST
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WICHITA, Kan. (Catch it Kansas) - In the one vs. eight seed matchup in 6A, an upset was brewing early as Junction City jumped ahead 12-6 in the first quarter. The Blue Jays held on to the game as long as they could, keeping it to just a four point game heading into halftime. It felt it was just a matter of time, though, until Heights scored in a frenzy like fans have seen this season.

The Falcons were able to outscore Junction City 24-11 in the final eight minutes to take the quarterfinal matchup by over twenty points, 67-44.

Heights defeated Junction City in the 6A State Quarterfinals held on Mar 8, 2023; Wichita,...
Heights defeated Junction City in the 6A State Quarterfinals held on Mar 8, 2023; Wichita, Kansas, USA(©KellyRoss | ©Kelly Ross)

TJ Williams led the Falcons with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists while Marcus Ziegler and Jordan Alford also each poured in 12 points.

Heights will get a matchup with the Derby Panthers this Friday in Charles Koch Arena with a trip to the state championship on the line.