Bonner Springs led throughout much of the game with a stall offense.

But Kelley Stauch put Tonganoxie up, 34-32, with 17 seconds left in the game.

With 5 seconds left, Bonner Springs called timeout and drew up one last play — a three-pointer.

In the first meeting this season, a late foul call sent THS to the foul line and helped the Chieftains win a nail-biter against the Braves.

On Thursday, it was Bonner Springs’ turn to step to the free-throw line late in the game.

Bonner Springs shot a final three. It was a miss — but Braves shooter Kelsey Stangrough was fouled.

With a chance to either win or tie at the free-throw line, she missed all three.

Tonganoxie survived, 36-32, and will pay at 6 p.m. Saturday against Sumner — the team Tonganoxie defeated in last year’s substate title game at Basehor-Linwood..

The Chieftains improved to 21-1 with the win against the Braves.

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