KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Paola senior Caden Marcum got to pitch not just in a Major League Baseball stadium, but the one he has grown up watching his Kansas City Royals play.

TONGANOXIE — Draven Pipken ran for a 4-yard touchdown run in overtime, giving the Spring Hill Broncos a 27-21 victory against Tonganoxie.

PAOLA — Even without their king, the Paola Panthers came from behind, answered the Piper Pirates on homecoming and came up with a turnover to seal the deal in a 24-19 victory.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Buck O’Neil Legacy Seat at Kauffman Stadium had a familiar face in it for the Kansas City Royals’ season finale.

PAOLA — The Panther soccer team left the field with a 2-1 victory against Highland Park on Tuesday, Sept. 28, winning its first game since October of 2019.

PAOLA — Hitter Emma Bishop, hitter Brooklyn Harmon, hitter Mackenzie Kuehl, defensive specialist Gracie Richmond, defensive specialist Emersyn Smith and setter Mikayla White all started for the Paola Lady Panther volleyball team on senior night.

PAOLA — More than 100 former players came back to Panther Stadium, filling out two lines from the lockerroom to the field, to honor Paola football coach Michael Dumpert and assistant coach Steve Gorsuch.

TONGANOXIE — A seven-play touchdown drive in the fourth quarter led Tonganoxie to a four-point victory against Paola.

PAOLA — The Lady Panther tennis team won four of its seven matches against Basehor-Linwood during a home dual.

PAOLA — The Lady Panthers went 5-1 for first place in the Riverton Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 11.

PAOLA — Quarterback Fletcher Pankey threw for four touchdown passes as the Spring Hill Broncos spoiled the Paola Panthers’ home opener.

PAOLA — Panther keeper Blake Ramsey showed off why he is the Frontier League leader in saves, making one incredible save after another in an absolute onslaught against Tonganoxie.

PAOLA — Seven letter-winners are back to lead the Lady Panther volleyball team, including five seniors.