“I’m still trying to find out who’s in 4A,” said Lott, who is in his first year at THS.

Tonganoxie will enter regionals with a 5-11 record.

The Chieftains knocked off Bishop Ward, 3-1, Thursday on Senior Night.

It was a perfect way for Tonganoxie’s seven seniors to leave Chieftain Park.

“It was a team effort,” Lott said. “I think the guys finally played as a team. I think Senior Night was big for everybody, trying to get the seniors a last win at home.

“I think that’s the most excited I’ve seen them before the game.”

Although Tonganoxie’s first-round opponent hasn’t been announced, the Chieftains know they’ll play someone from the Northeast region. In that region with THS are Atchison, Maur Hill, Baldwin, Basehor-Linwood, Bonner Springs, De Soto, Eudora, Piper, Bishop Ward, Sumner, Seabury, Immaculata, Louisburg, Perry-Lecompton, Kansas City Christian, Maranatha Academy and Hayden.

After Thursday’s win, Lott said his team is eager to play in the postseason — even if the opponent still must be determined.

“I think the biggest part is the fact that they’ve figure out that we’re capable of winning if we play as a team,” Lott said.

2005 seniors
Tyler Lohman
Eli Jones
Derek O’Brien
Pepe Orosco-Mestre
Micah Titterington
Shawn Everhart
Matt Taylor
David Hassinger