The following selections were made by the Journal-World sports staff. • Coach of the Year: Brett Delich, Tonganoxie High School Delich led 10 total grapplers to the Class 4A state championship, including a state champion in junior Braeden Moore (132 pounds) and state runner-up in freshman ...
For three seasons now, Veritas Christian’s boys hoops team has gotten a boost from brothers Rahseem and Ameer Dowdell — and the basketball-loving family they’re a part of. Rahseem, a senior forward, and Ameer, a junior combo guard, have been steeped in basketball since early childhood. ...
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 ...