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Veritas boys basketball has win streak snapped

The Veritas boys basketball team lost its first game since December, suffering a 89-60 road loss to the Wichita Warriors on Friday. Both teams were all tied up at 22-all after the first quarter, but the Wichita Warriors rolled after that starting with a 30-point effort in the second period. ...

Veritas boys basketball erases early deficit in 61-52 home win

The Veritas boys basketball team erased an early deficit in its 61-52 home win over St. Mary’s on Saturday. In the second game in as many days, Veritas faced a 18-15 deficit after the opening period. But, like Friday's win over Bishop Seabury, the Eagles responded and took control of the ...

Veritas boys basketball defeats Bishop Seabury

The Veritas boys basketball team earned bragging rights by besting Bishop Seabury for a 71-46 home win Friday night in the latest crosstown clash. Playing in its new home gym, Veritas faced a 14-13 deficit after one quarter before storming back to take control of the contest. The Eagles poured ...

Preps notebook: Top area athletes from opening month of winter sports season

One month of the high school winter sports season has been completed, though it wasn’t completely uninterrupted. There have been at least three local teams who have been asked to quarantine due to COVID-19 protocols, while everybody is doing their best to navigate through this strange ...

2020 Journal-World All-Area boys cross-country team

Coach of the year: Steve Heffernan, Free State Heffernan’s Firebirds made history this season by winning their first state title in boys cross-country. Free State bought into a team-first mentality this year under Heffernan, who has been at the helm since 1998. Athlete of the year: Ben ...

2020 Journal-World All-Area volleyball team

Coach of the year: Kyle Billings, Perry-Lecompton In just his first season at the helm, Billings helped guide the Kaws to their first substate title since 1996. Perry-Lecompton cracked the top 10 in Class 3A for the first time in decades despite having to face some elite squads in the Big ...