For the third game in a row, Prairie held an opponent to a season low in points as the Falcons extended their season with the win over Sumner in the 3A bi-district loser-out game at Clover Park.
A strong second half did it for Prairie.
The Falcons (10-13) gave up nine offensive rebounds in the first half that led to points and Sumner hit nearly a halfcourt shot at the buzzer to take a 24-23 lead into the lockerroom.
“The big thing was we rebounded in the second half,” Prairie coach Kyle Brooks said.
Greg Bernash, who had just one rebound in the first half, pulled down 10 in the second half to go with his 14 points.
Ahead by two with about two minutes to play, Palmer Goecke made a 3-pointer, and free throws by Michael Stockbridge, Bernash and Goecke helped seal the win.
Prairie advances to another loser-out game on Tuesday, taking on Auburn Riverside at 6 p.m. at Clover Park. The Falcons need three wins to earn a berth to 3A state.
PRAIRIE 53, SUMNER 44
SUMNER — Bieree 16, Briyl 12, Ford 4, Mathews 4, Carnahan 2, Walker 3, Alsop 0. Totals 11 (4) 15-18 44.
PRAIRIE — Jacob Davidson 0, Palmer Goecke 12, Koy Osborn 0, Michael Stockbridge 7, Seth Hall 5, Walker Hausherr 0, Brandon Crosby 4, Greg Bernash 14, Dwayne Stewart 11. Totals 20 (4) 9-14 53.
Sumner 6 18 7 13—44
Prairie 10 13 12 18—53
