Boys basketball: Cy Lakes faces ticking clock vs. Lobos

The Langham Creek boys basketball team outlasted Cy Falls in overtime last week for possibly its biggest victory of the season, and one that could be worth a district championship and top playoff seed, but the Lobos must avoid the dreaded letdown following a huge victory, and it won't be easy.

Especially against a team like Cy Lakes, which has been trying to fight its way into the playoff picture throughout the second half of 17-5A play, and if everything goes right, the Spartans could clinch a postseason spot by beating Langham Creek for the second time in district.

ABOUT THE GAME

• Matchup: Cy Lakes at Langham Creek

• When: 7 p.m. Friday • , Feb. 11

• Where: Langham Creek • High School

• What's at stake: Another step towards a District 17-5A title for Langham Creek, and Cy Lakes' playoff hopes

• Where: Langham Creek • High School

• What's at stake: Another step towards a District 17-5A title for Langham Creek, and Cy Lakes' playoff hopes

• What's at stake: Another step towards a District 17-5A title for Langham Creek, and Cy Lakes' playoff hopes

• Cy Lakes players to watch: P Thomas Frazier, W Zac Garth, W Cory Jones, G Salim Osei-Frimpong, W Jonathan Bowen

• Langham Creek players to watch: W John Johnson, PG Ryan Patrick, G Quinn Taylor, G Austin Cheyenne, PG Reggie Simmons, G Gilbert Carter, P Eric Johnson

TEAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Cy Lakes: The Spartans defeated Langham Creek 56-41 on Jan. 25 at home with Jones scoring 11 and Frazier 10, and the big difference in that first matchup was Cy Lakes outscoring the Lobos 20-7 in the second period and 12-4 in the third after trailing 18-10 at the end of the first quarter ... After the decisive victory over Langham Creek, Cy Lakes downed Cy Creek 60-57, but then stumbled in losses to Cy Ridge and Cy Springs by identical scores of 63-55 ... Frazier is the team's leading scorer with a 15.4 average, and he's followed by Garth at 12.4 and Jones at 10.1. Frazier is also the top rebounder with 6.4 per outing ... The Spartans just missed the playoffs last season with an 8-5 league finish ... Cy Lakes closes the regular season hosting last-place Cy Woods (0-11 district start) at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15.

• Langham Creek: The Lobos handed Cy Falls' its first district loss with a 57-55 triumph last week with Eric Johnson's layup forcing the game into overtime, and Simmons sinking a game-winning jumper at the buzzer in the extra period. And since it was the only meeting against Cy Falls due to the district's split-zone schedule, Langham Creek gets the No. 1 playoff seed if both teams win out and finish tied for the district title ... The loss to Cy Lakes was the Lobos' only misstep during a 9-1 league start that included recent victories over Cy Creek 58-41 and Cy Woods 63-57. Johnson led with 22 against Cy Woods, Simmons and Taylor had 10 apiece against Cy Creek, and Simmons paced the Lobos with 14 against Cy Falls • ... Langham Creek won three playoff games a year ago after qualifying as the district's fourth-place finisher ... The playoff-bound Lobos wrap up the regular season at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, at Cy Springs • .