LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. (KCTV) - Lee’s Summit defeated Liberty 24-14 in a Class 6 quarterfinal game Friday night.

The Tigers struck first when quarterback Preston Hatfield connected with Carson Fine for a 20-yard reception. Hatfield then scored on a rushing touchdown to give Lee’s Summit a 7-0 lead.

Liberty answered when quarterback Mason Hatfield threw a 30-yard pass to Braden Bowman, setting up a short touchdown run that tied the game at 7-7.

Both defenses created turnovers in the first half. Liberty’s Jonathan Percy recovered a fumble, while Lee’s Summit’s Drew Bennassi intercepted a pass.

Lee’s Summit regained the lead when Preston Hatfield broke free for a 46-yard touchdown run, making it 14-7. Liberty responded with an 11-yard touchdown run by Nolan to tie the game 14-14 at halftime.

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