Turning expensive as free US Basketball Falls falls in Capital City Classic Finale to Highland Park – Lawrence Journal -World

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Free State Fresher Marlea Copeland fights Highland Park players at Highland Park during Capital City Classic in Topeka on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

Topeka-Basketball Team of Free Girls went to a quick start and led after the first quarter, but lagging behind and couldn’t recover by falling in Highland Park in the game in seventh place at Capital City Classic, 60-39 on Saturday morning in high school Topeka West.

“They started hitting some shots, and then they continued to run in the second quarter, and then we just left it a snowball,” said the free state coach Summer Frantz. “It’s a little disappointing because we are much better in the response to the tracks of other teams. We did not answer the way we have the last two days. “

Firebirds were led in evaluation of Senior Chloe Klossen, who made three 3 for nine points. Junior Addie Fulsher and freshman Marlea Cowland added seven and six points respectively.

Free State came out strong after an emotional loss to Mission Shawnee West on Friday afternoon. Firebirds made two early 3-indicatives to take advantage of the early 6-2 advantage. Highland Park struggled back and led 9-8 before running 5-0 behind a 3-chapter from Clossen and a Fulscher mid-range shot, as the weather was winding up to give a Firebirds 13-9 lead after the first.

Franz said the 3 had helped with inertia and went out quickly.

After a goal in the Copeland field gave FREE State a six -point advantage, the turnover began to play a key role. The Scots use a fast style of play, pressing frequently, leading to nine turn of Firebird in the second quarter.

“We knew we would get involved in the fact that their game plan would be to accelerate us,” Franz said. “We talked about the dictation of the tempo and did not allow them to accelerate us too much. We are definitely accelerating and every time you have 38 turns, it will be difficult. “

Highland Park’s protection has led to an offended burst as the Free State is struggling to slow down hot Scottish Scots who made five 3 in a quarter and led in the 32-19 dressing room in the dressing room.

Outside the break, the Scots extended their lead with a run 9-0. Highland Park continued to dictate the pace and did not allow the free country to return to the game, forcing 12 rpm, the most fiery birds carried out in every quarter. The fiery birds were left without a goal in the field until Fulsher made a 3-indicator with 1:30, remained in the quarter, as Highland Park led 46-23 in the fourth.

The fiery birds seemed to be regrouping in the fourth quarter, receiving 3-stories from the clumsy and junior Easter Liby to begin the last period. A bright place for Firebirds was the depth of the bench, as freshmen Addison Hotan and Zay Jones, along with the sophomores of Ayri and Mallar Hice, combined for the last 10 points for Firebirds.

“We knew they would do it again afterwards,” Franz said. “We see it every day in practice, so it’s cool to see them can enter there and have an influence.”

The Scots, led by the senior Pearmella Carter, which scored 18 points, were effective in getting easy baskets in the fourth quarter, and Jr. Corlali Jones finished the game with two points on the free -throw line for the Scots.

Firebirds will return home on Tuesday, host Olathe Northwest. The start time on Tuesday is set for 5:30 pm

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Free State Case Kloe Klossen Make Park Park Park Short Kratta in Topak on Saturday, February 1, 2025

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The free state sophomore Peyton Moore dribbles the ball forward against Highland Park on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Topeka.

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Free State Junior Addie Fulcher cuts the Highland Park defense during Capital City City in Topeca on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

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Free State Fresher Marlea Couplend grabs a bounce over a Highland Park player during Capital City Classic in Topeka on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

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The free state sophomore Peyton Moore slides past Highland Park defender during Capital City Classic in Topeca on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

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The free state sophomore Sarai Preston worked low against a defender of Highland Park on Saturday, February 1, 2025, during the Capital City Classic in Topeka.

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The free state junior Libby Easter is looking for an open teammate to enter the ball against Highland Park on Saturday, February 1, 2025, during the Capital City Classic in Topeka.

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Free State Junior Addie Fulcher cuts the Highland Park defense during Capital City City in Topeca on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

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The free state sophomore Sarai Preston puts a free ball against Highland Park on Saturday, February 1, 2025, during the Capital City Classic in Topeka.

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The free state junior Addie Fulher grabs the ball on the floor against Highland Park on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Topeka.

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Free State Case Chloeen is waiting for an open teammate to enter the ball against Highland Park at Capital City Classic in Topeka on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

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The Basketball Team of Free Countries Tips, after on Saturday, February 1, 2025, during Highland Park on Saturday, February 1, 2025, during the Capital City Classic in Topeka.

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The free state junior Addie Fulher is looking for options against Highland Park defense on Saturday, February 1, 2025, during the Capital City Classic in Topeka.

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The free state sophomore Sarai Preston fights low levels against Highland Park on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Topeka.

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The free State Jr. Addie Fulsher fell forward against Highland Park on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Topeka.

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Free State Fresher Marlea Couplend moves against Highland Park on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Topeka.

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The free state freshman Marlea Cupland goes to a jump ball against Highland Park on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Topeka.

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The Basketball Team of Free State Girls huddled in the game against Highland Park on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Topeka.