Jack Bauch wasn’t sure if he’d be playing tennis his senior year of high school. After surgery to fix a herniated disk last summer, he hadn’t played tennis since the end of his junior season. “I’m still recovering,” Bauch said. “It’s been nine months. I couldn’t move for ...

Coach of the Year: Adam Ludwin, Tonganoxie Tonganoxie scored 72.0 points as a team with two state champions in the 4A state girls wrestling tournament. After winning it all last year, the Chieftains finished seventh this season. Player of the Year: Finnley Kellerman, Baldwin Kellerman ...

Coach of the Year: Brett Delich, Tonganoxie The Tonganoxie boys wrestling team won the 4A state title with 152.0 points in the 4A state tournament where seven Chieftains finished on the podium. Player of the Year: Brady Martin, Tonganoxie Martin went 43-3 on the season in the 165-pound ...

Coach of the Year: Brandon Parker, Eudora Parker led the Eudora Cardinals to a Frontier League championship and substate championship in the 2025-26 season. The Cardinals went 21-4 overall this season while making it to the 4A state quarterfinal. Player of the Year: Cami Nauholz, ...

Coach of the Year: Don Blanchat, Baldwin Blanchat led the Bulldogs to the school’s first 4A state championship with a 22-6 overall record. After a 2-4 stretch in the middle of the season, Baldwin finished on a 10-game win streak that included beating two previously undefeated teams in the ...

SHAWNEE — Shawnee Mission East scored first in Thursday’s softball game against Lawrence, a home run to left-center field in the bottom of the sixth. Despite playing well, the Lions suddenly trailed late. “We just had to keep our heads up and keep it locked in the game,” catcher Addie ...