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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

Baldwin girls win 4A state title; Ottawa boys second: By Stephen Montemayor & Jesse Newell; May 26, 2013; Three years ago, Baldwin’s Katie Kehl had to sit anxiously during the final race — the 4X400 relay — before learning her team had won a state title. There was no such drama Saturday.
Tongie high jumper three-peats: By Stephen Montemayor, Jesse Newell, Justin Nutter; May 25, 2013; In her last two trips to state, Tonganoxie High’s Jenny Whitledge left Wichita State University with a high-jump title. The stakes reached an all-time high in her final visit to Cessna Stadium, but once again she found herself on the top step of the podium.
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.

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Recent photos

Morgan Lober and the Baldwin High girls track and field team won the Class 4A state championship Saturday in Wichita.

The Free State and Lawrence High girls track and field teams gather with their first- and third-place state trophies, respectively, at the conclusion of the Class 6A championships on Saturday, May 25, 2013, in Wichita.

Lawrence High freshman Kyleigh Severa, right, edges Shawnee Mission East senior Emma Vickers at the finish line of the girls 4x400 relay, Saturday, May 25, 2013, in the Class 6A track championships in Wichita.

Lawrence High sophomore Marissa Pope receives the handoff from sophomore Leah Gabler in the girls 4x400 relay Saturday, May 25, 2013, at the Class 6A state track and field championships in Wichita.

Lawrence High sophomore Rebecca Finley finishes second in the discus throw at the Class 6A state track and field championships, Saturday, May 25, 2013, in Wichita.

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