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Stephen Montemayor (Community Sports Editor)

Stephen Montemayor is community sports editor for The World Company's weekly newspapers and websites in Northeast Kansas. Stephen previously worked as a reporter and photographer for The Shawnee Dispatch. Prior to joining the company, Stephen served as editor-in-chief, sports editor and a reporter during five semesters with The University Daily Kansan at Kansas University. You can follow Stephen on Twitter at @smontemayor.

Recent stories

Lawrence softball swept: By Stephen Montemayor; March 29, 2013; Lawrence High softball coach Nick Wood walked away from Thursday’s doubleheader sweep at the hands of Shawnee Mission Northwest convinced there’s a part of his team that’s ready to be good, but it first needs to be comfortable with a lead. By Stephen Montemayor
Regional prep sports roundups: Oct. 26: By Stephen Montemayor; October 26, 2012; Your weekly roundup of news and notes from Baldwin, De Soto, Eudora, Shawnee and Tonganoxie.
Regional prep sports roundups: Oct. 19: By Stephen Montemayor; October 18, 2012; Your weekly roundup of news and notes from Baldwin, De Soto, Eudora, Shawnee and Tonganoxie.
Regional prep sports roundups: Sept. 28: By Stephen Montemayor; September 28, 2012; Your weekly roundup of news and notes from Baldwin, De Soto, Eudora, Shawnee and Tonganoxie.
Regional prep sports roundups: Sept. 21: By Stephen Montemayor; September 21, 2012; Weekly notes and highlights from Baldwin, De Soto, Eudora, Shawnee and Tonganoxie.
Regional prep sports roundups: Sept. 14: By Stephen Montemayor; September 14, 2012; High school sports notes and highlights from around the region.
Regional prep sports roundups: Sept. 7: By Stephen Montemayor; September 7, 2012; High school sports notes and highlights from around the region.
Brawl mars soccer game between Tonganoxie and Basehor-Linwood high schools: By Stephen Montemayor & Justin Nutter; August 31, 2012; The Tonganoxie boys soccer team earned its second-straight comeback victory Thursday at Basehor-Linwood, but most of the fireworks occurred before either team got on the scoreboard.
Regional prep sports roundups: Aug. 31: By Stephen Montemayor; August 31, 2012; A look at recent highlights in Baldwin, Basehor, Bonner Springs, De Soto, Eudora and Shawnee. Stay tuned each Friday for roundups.
Sporting KC will retain Livestrong name on stadium: Dave Skretta, Associated Press; 04:25 p.m., August 24, 2012 Updated 05:34 p.m.; Thursday’s revelation that Lance Armstrong would be stripped of his seven Tour de France titles amidst allegations of doping will not affect the naming rights of Sporting Kansas City’s stadium, CEO Robb Heineman said on Friday.

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Recent photos

Lawrence High senior Andrew Denning celebrates after securing a spot in the 182-pound championship match at the 6A state wrestling tournament in Wichita on Saturday, Feb. 22, Denning pinned Topeka junior Austin Tillman 32 seconds into their semifinal match.

Lawrence High senior Andrew Denning pins Topeka junior Austin Tillman in the semifinal of the Class 6A state tournament's 182-pound bracket in Wichita on Saturday, Feb. 22.

Free State senior Connor Murk adjusts his swim cap before competing in the 100-yard freestyle on Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Class 6A boys swimming and diving championships in Topeka.

Free State sophomore Josh Terrell competes in the 200-yard individual medley on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at the Class 6A state swimming and diving championships in Topeka.