CHANUTE – Paola senior JD Troutman had a hard time walking off the football field for the last time in his high school career, hugging teammates and coaches and family and friends.Troutman was one of the team leaders on a young Paola Panther team that faced a lot of adversity in a challenging 1-8 season.He led the team in rushing, touchdowns and return yards.
SALINA - Senior Gianna Cowsert, junior Rylan Laws and sophomore Kinsley Miller represented the Spring Hill Lady Broncos in the Class 5A state golf tournament.Cowsert, Laws and Miller qualified for state with their performances in the Class 5A regional at Brookridge Golf Course.Miller came close to qualifying for the second round at state.It was the first time in years Spring Hill had qualified a girls golfer for state, and this season the Lady Broncos sent three players.The Class 5A girls state golf tournament was held at the Salina Municipal Golf Course on Monday, Oct.
FRONTENAC – Osawatomie seniors Alyssa Haefele and MaKynlie Rayl walked off the volleyball court for the final time as the Lady Trojans competed in the Class 3A regional at Frontenac High School.Osawatomie was 0-3 in pool play, falling to Frontenac, Jayhawk-Linn and Burlington on Monday, Oct.
LOUISBURG – The Louisburg Wildcat boys varsity soccer team walked onto the field with some special guests for their final regular season home game.Joining the Wildcats were the FC U10 boys division champion soccer team.
PAOLA – The Panther soccer team sent the seniors off with a win in the final home game of their high school careers.Paola defeated Fort Scott by a score of 4-0 on senior night Tuesday, Oct.
OVERLAND PARK – The Spring Hill boys cross country team placed second in the Class 5A regional at Overland Park, qualifying the team for state.The Broncos had a team score of 38 in the meet Saturday, Oct.
PAOLA – The Paola Panthers played a hard-nose game of football, coming up short against the Eudora Cardinals on senior night.It was a one-point game, 21-20, until five minutes to play when Paola turned the ball over twice, and Eudora capitalized with two touchdowns to post a 42-21 victory.Prior to kickoff, the Paola Panthers recognized seniors Lane Berry, Ryckert Cole, JJ Crawford, Samuel Dixon, Lucas Forrest, Karter Kauf, Jace Kerley, Jasper Logan, Xander Meinig, Chevez Neely, Evan Reitinger, Hank Robison, JD Troutman and Kayden Worthey.Paola quarterback Japser Logan had one of the finest games of his prep career, throwing the ball for 115 yards and three touchdowns.Running back JD Troutman made his return to the lineup from an injury and led the team in rushing.
LOUISBURG – For the third year in a row, the Frontier League football championship came down to a week eight meeting between the Louisburg Wildcats and the Spring Hill Broncos.Spring Hill rallied from a six-point second half deficit to beat Louisburg at Wildcat Stadium, 14-13, winning the league crown.The Louisburg Wildcats were the defending league champions, defeating Spring Hill two years in a row for the title.Both teams scored touchdowns on their opening possessions of the game.
PAOLA – The Lady Panther volleyball team sent seniors Abby Ediger, Lana Enman and Brylynn Wicker out with a three-set victory in the final home match of their career.Paola defeated Fort Scott by scores of 25-16, 27-25 and 25-11 on senior night Thursday, Oct.
OSAWATOMIE – The Lady Trojans placed fourth on their home court during the Osawatomie Invitational.Osawatomie was 2-1 in pool play, advancing to the championship round matches.The Lady Trojans defeated Bishop Ward in straight sets by scores of 25-12 and 25-22.