![The sophomores were recognized on the field instead of walking across the stage during their doubleheader. They received their diplomas and a picture of themselves playing during their career at Seward. [Pictured left to right are Dylan Day, Reed Thomas, Jase Schneider, Mason Martinez, Gannon Hardin, Brody Boisvert, and Zach Walker]](https://crusadernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/WEBDSC_0275-900x454.jpg)
The Lady Saints season came to an end earlier than they had hoped with a loss to Barton, 61-56 in the second round of the Region VI playoffs. The Lady Saints ended the season with a great record of 26-6, and won second in the Jayhawk West conference.
Three Lady Saints were named All-Jayhawk West: Shanise Brooks, Korina Chapman, and Alana Simon. Shanise Brooks was named 1st team All-Jayhawk West. Brooks was the leading scorer for Lady Saints and the 6th leading scorer in the Jayhawk West Conference. Korina Chapman was named second team All-Jayhawk West.
Neosho County
The Lady Saints basketball team started off the Region VI tournament with a home game in the Green House against Neosho County on March 1. In order to keep playing they had to win. Having this in mind, the Saints came ready to play. At the tip off the ladies in green got off to a good start as they had a 8-0 lead with only three minutes into the game. Neosho County had a hard time scoring, while Seward was not having any problems putting the ball in the basket. Going into half time, Seward led Neosho 48-12. Heading into the second half, Seward did not let up. They kept extending their lead bucket after bucket. Seward County defeated Neosho County 90-36. This win secured the Lady Saints a place in the Region VI tournament in Wichita. Fabiana Monte led all Seward Lady Saints in scoring with 20 points against Neosho County.
Barton
Seward County took on Barton for the third time this year in the first round of the Region VI tournament on March 5. The Lady Saints started off the game rather slowly which set the pace for the rest of the game.
Barton took an early lead and the Saints could not catch up. The Lady Saints were having trouble making baskets. At half time Barton was winning 35-27. Seward was hoping it would be a tale of two halves, but unfortunately that did not happen.
Nothing they put up would fall and nothing was going in the basket.
Barton beat Seward by a score of 61-56. This brought the Seward Lady Saints season to an end. One highlight of the game was that Shanise Brooks had a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds.
Fabiana Monte looks to pass the ball cross court to Kyndal Davis (4) or Shanise Brooks (33) against Neosho County.
Kyndal Davis makes a layup against Neosho County in the Saints final home game.
Brianna Scott drives to the basket in Seward’s defeat over Neosho County 90-36.
