Driven To Dance
Adrianna McLean, Reporter
October 14, 2013
Filed under Sports
Dance is a sport many are driven to do. Dance is hard work, dedication and blisters. But ask a dancer, and they will say all the blood, sweat and tears are worth the experience and character that dance brings. They likely would encourage anyone to try it. “I’ve just always chosen dance over other...
Jordan Robben: Not Just A Stand-Up Guy
October 2, 2013
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Varsity football quarterback Jordan Robben has some big shoes to fill. For the previous two seasons, Trent Hosick, who is now a student at the University of Missouri, led the football team. Coach Fred Bouchard said he knew Robben was going to start a long time ago. He said Robben just wanted to get...
Varsity Baseball Places Fourth At State
Julianna Harrell, Reporter
May 30, 2013
Filed under Sports
For the first time in the school’s history, the varsity baseball team made it to state. They won more games than ever before. “I am very excited about our season,” said coach David Wilson. The team won the district championship on May 14, defeating Park Hill High School with a score of 17-6,...
Baseball Wins Districts
Julianna Harrell, Reporter
May 21, 2013
Filed under Sports
The boys varsity baseball team just won their district championship on May 14. They defeated Park Hill High school 17-6, advancing on to sectionals on Tuesday May 21. “It was a great game,” said coach David Wilson. Varsity baseball is the only team still playing. The JV and C teams seasons...
Varsity Soccer Wins Platte County Tournament
Destiny Wilborn, Reporter
May 8, 2013
Filed under Sports
The girls varsity soccer team has been very successful in their season. They have been undefeated in their conference tournament. According to assistant coach Travis Mauzey their most successful win was against Fort Osage where they defeated 5-1. It gave them a two-game advance in the conference tournament. “We...
Boys Golf: Conference Champs
Isabella Davis, Reporter
April 23, 2013
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The boys had to prepare for their conference tournament with winter weather approaching. They finished conference just before the weather hit. The Boys Golf teams competed in the Suburban Conference Golf Tournament on Monday April 22, 2013. The JV team finished first in their division and all five...
Finding A Balance
Abigail Atwell, Reporter
April 17, 2013
Filed under Sports
Keeping an even head when trying to cope with stress from a busy daily schedule can be difficult. Many high-school coaches know not only what it means to be stressed, but also what it means to not let the stress show in other areas of their lives. Taking time to relax for only one day out of a month...
Girls Soccer Starts Record Season
Marissa Hubbard, Reporter
April 12, 2013
Filed under Sports
The soccer team is starting off the season with only one loss against Kearney and a player breaking a school record. The team is working well together to learn and improve during practices, according to soccer coach Johnny Chain. “They’re learning each day as we go,” said Chain. “The main...
Baseball Slides Into Season
Marissa Hubbard, Reporter
April 12, 2013
Filed under Sports
The boy’s baseball team started of the season with chilly weather and snowy fields, causing them to postpone some games. The team has played in the Metro and Raytown tournament winning one game in the Metro tournament and two in the Raytown tournament. “The team has improved a lot considering...