Good softball season
May 10, 2012 • Grace Gomez
So far the Varsity Softball team has had a very successful season. They are going strong with 11 wins and one loss, that one loss being against Washburn Rural. However, a recent game against Seaman was cancelled due to impending weather problems. The game has yet to be rescheduled. As for upcoming games... Read more »
Practice makes perfect
May 9, 2012 • Joey Anguiano
Keeping focused, the boys golf team has their goals on sight, and are getting ready to go towards them. With the state tournament on Mon. May 21, the team has been working really hard to get towards it. As the old adage goes, practice makes perfect.
Baseball fellahs
May 9, 2012 • Becky Hogan
On Friday, April 6th, Shawnee Heights High School played a double header against Washburn Rual High School. The first game Shawnee Heights won 8-2 and lost the second game 6-4. After the game, all the players rode the bus back to Heights. “My best friends play for Washburn and it was so fun to play... Read more »
Kicking into gear
April 4, 2012 • Joey Anguiano, Sports Editor
With the season having started on Tuesday, March 27, at Lawrence Freestate, the girls soccer team is looking to build on the success they had last year. “We have a lot of returning varsity players, and our hopes are that we will win a regional championship, compete for the league title, and find a... Read more »
Golf season “teeing off”
April 4, 2012 • Joey Anguiano, Sports Editor
With six returning lettermen and one All-City team member returning from last season, the boys’ golf team is full of experience, veteran leadership, and wisdom, and a very promising season lies ahead of them. Losing only one golfer from last season’s fourth straight regional championship team, the... Read more »
Senior Leadership
April 4, 2012 • Joey Anguiano, Sports Editor
After losing several members of the varsity squad from last year, Head Coach Michael Bass is building his team for the future. With seniors like Jake Weigel, Alex Gunn, Peyton McNeil, Justin Hahn, Corey Hudson, Conner Kraus, Austin Doty, Chris Orton, Matt Tobaben, Kristian Kjensli, David Haag, and Cole... Read more »
A Tradition was Born: A Legacy is Left
March 29, 2012 • Garrett Farlow, Editor in Chief
“It is not very often that a high school has a new program, especially with athletes that have been so successful.” said head bowling coach Nick Harris. For three years in a row – senior Kristi Renyer and senior Jessica Thompson have been considered two of the top five bowlers in the state. They... Read more »
Ready to be in charge
March 9, 2012 • Kassandra Hogan
Being a Thunderette officer has always been a dream of mine. Now, as a sophomore, I can finally try out. The process is a long one, but it is worth it in the end. On Friday, Feb. 10, dance coach Lisa Ready held a meeting in her room for all of the girls that wanted to try out for an officer position.... Read more »
Meck wins state
March 7, 2012 • Joey Anguiano, Sports Editor
In a tough fought battle, Saturday’s 5A state championships yielded a champion for the Shawnee Heights wrestling team. Junior Nick Meck won the 182 lb. weight class against a senior from Andover High School in a match that came down to the end. In addition to Meck winning the 182 lb. weight class,... Read more »
Sub-State in Emporia
March 7, 2012 • Joey Anguiano, Sports Editor
After a three point loss to Hayden on Senior Night, the Lady T-Birds basketball team were looking to bounce back at Sub-State against Emporia. All the odds were stacked against the 5-15 Lady T-Birds; as their previous game against Emporia was a 52-29 loss. The Lady T-Birds are also on a three game losing... Read more »