Henderson County Dunks Highlight Tight Region Semifinal

Xavion Johnson and Amare Stewart's first-half slams kept the game close against Lyon County.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 5:52am

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In a close first-half region semifinal matchup, Henderson County's Xavion Johnson and Amare Stewart each threw down powerful dunks to help their team stay within one point of Lyon County at halftime.

Why it matters

Highlight-reel plays like these dunks can provide a much-needed momentum boost for a team in a close playoff game, helping them stay competitive against a tough opponent.

The details

With Lyon County leading 24-23 at halftime, Henderson County's Xavion Johnson and Amare Stewart each threw down emphatic dunks to keep their team in the game. The flushes were crucial in a tightly contested first half that saw the two teams battling for every possession.

  • The region semifinal game took place on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

The players

Xavion Johnson

A player for Henderson County who threw down an important dunk in the first half to keep his team close.

Amare Stewart

A player for Henderson County who also threw down a crucial dunk in the first half to help his team stay within one point of Lyon County at the break.

Lyon County

The opponent of Henderson County in this region semifinal matchup, leading 24-23 at halftime.

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The takeaway

These highlight-reel plays from Johnson and Stewart demonstrate the importance of energy and momentum in a close playoff game, as Henderson County fought to stay within striking distance of their opponent Lyon County at the half.