A growing shortage of KSHSAA officials may threaten high school sports when classes resume this fall, and for communities across the state, it could spell uncertainty for coaches, parents and, specifically, students.
Coach of the Year: Sam Stroh, Free State Free State High coach Sam Stroh led the Firebirds to their sixth straight appearance in the Class 6A state tournament, reaching the semifinals yet again and finishing with a third-place trophy to add to the trophy case. As has been common during his ...
Coach of the year: Brandon Parker, Eudora A veteran of the Eudora High sidelines, Brandon Parker led the Cardinals back to the Class 4A tournament this season, this time taking them all the way to the title game and a runner-up finish. After opening the season with a loss, Eudora ripped off ...
Co-players of the year: Michael Uhler, Free State and Carlos Vasquez, Lawrence During his final season, Uhler was able to baffle opponents with his crafty and versatile pitching. He appeared in 12 games and made 11 starts, and he finished the season with a 7-4 record and a 1.21 ERA. Over 63 ...
A combination of stellar pitching and clutch hitting led Lawrence High’s baseball team to a 6-4 victory at Shawnee Mission West on Tuesday. Trailing 3-2 entering the final inning, the Lions put together a four-run rally in the top of the seventh to come away with the road win. It was a frame ...
Free State’s softball team scored in all but one inning of its 13-1 win over Olathe West on Saturday at FSHS. The Firebirds (12-1) grabbed an early 1-0 lead in the first before adding three more runs in the third. They exploded with nine home runs in the fourth, while recording 13 hits as a ...