Bonner Springs Girls Stay Unbeaten

by David Brox, davidbrox@shukc.com

Bonner Springs Girl's Soccer team moves to a record of 3-0 after beating Gardner tonight. They won the game 3-1 with Allie Ledbetter scoring 2 goals and Hannah Hunt scored 1.

Go Braves!!!!

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Schlagle Baseball Coach Stands Alone

by David Brox, davidbrox@shukc.com

A bit of concerning news was shared with me during the games tonight that I hope is addressed quickly.  Coach Wallace at Schlagle is a staff of one.  I understand that his assistant stepped down for personal reasons but it has been a few weeks and there is no imminent replacement.  I understand that the position is posted but has yet to be filled.

I hope that the district takes action quickly to get coach Wallace some help because baseball is simply not a game to be coached by one person.  I will follow up on this issue and try to update the readers of this site about progress.  If you are a parent of a player then I encourage you to reach out to the athletic director at Schlagle and contact the district.

I will not pass judgment until I reach out to the district but please take action to help get this resolved.

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Sumner Falcon and Boyce Lead Sabres

by David Brox, davidbrox@shukc.com twitter - @OdoggBrox

I got my first live look at 2012 baseball in KCK and I was impressed with what I saw from a pair of seniors at Sumner Academy.  Sumner faced Schlagle in an early season league matchup.

After falling behind 3-0 the Sabres woke up the bats and won game 1 12-3.  The 3 runs scored off Falcon were unearned as he had Schlagle hitters dazed and confused.  I do not have official totals but Falcon had 10+ strike outs. 

Falcon was an all league performer last year for the Sabres and has gotten off to a great start.  He has 5 pitches in his arsenal and it worked well for him tonight.  4 and 2 seam fastball, slider, change up and his out pitch is a curve ball.  This is a dangerous combination if he is able to get ahead of hitters like he did today against the Stallions.

Neal Boyce had to make his contributions on offense for the Stallions as there weren't many balls put in play off Falcon for him to put in much work in the outfield.  His presence at the plate was clear with 4 RBI's.  There was a stiff wind blowing in which prevented a monster day for Boyce.  The lone bright spot was the play of Schlagle's center fielder Ronnell Wills.  Boyce drilled a ball to deep left center and the Wills did his best Willie Mays impression chasing it down and making an over the shoulder catch.

Falcon and Boyce and definitely two players worth getting out to see.  Congrats to the Sabres on their first win.  I will work on an update for game 2.  Vernon Birmingham was able to get some video and pictures that we will share as well.

UPDATE: Schlagle earned a 6-4 victory in game 2.

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Bowling Coaches Select Top Performers

by David Brox, davidbrox@shukc.com twitter - @OdoggBrox

Edward Gunter who coaches bowling at Sumner pulled together the votes from the local area schools to name the top peformers in bowling.

Girls all Kansas City Kansas / Lansing Wyandotte/Leavenworth County Bowling Teams 2012
First Team:

Sumner Academy - Kaitlyn Carter * (11)
Turner High School - Jovanna Rameriz * (11)
Lansing High School - Kristin Tavano (12)
Lansing High School - Lori Angello (12)
Turner High School - Heather McDaniel (11)
Sumner Academy - NouKsapha Phomsouvanh (09)

* Designates an Unanimous Choice (Grade in Parenthesis)- And Students listed in order of points earned in ballot system. There were no ties in any division.

Female Bowler of the Year:

Kaitlyn Carter - Sumner Academy
Second Team:

Sumner Academy - Emily Lai (12)
Piper High School - Sydney Johnson (10)
Turner High School - Betty Gillespie (10)
Turner High School - Sarah Fox (11)
Sumner Academy - Kayla Jackson (11)
Sumner Academy - Lauren Harris (11)

Boys all Kansas City Kansas / Lansing Wyandotte/Leavenworth County Bowling Teams 2012
First Team:

Turner High School - Chance Rivera * (12)
Washington High School - Greg Fears * (12)
Turner High School - Clarence Goodwin (11)
Washington High School - Cedric Phillips (12)
Piper High School - Charlie Reinhardt (11)
Turner High School - Brandon Bowman (12)

* Designates an Unanimous Choice (Grade in Parenthesis)

Male Bowler of the Year:

Chance Rivera - Turner High School

Second Team:

Sumner Academy - Charles Mayfield (10)
Washington High School - Michael Allen (12)
Sumner Academy - Joseph Garcia (12)
Lansing High School - Nick Germonprez (12)
Lansing High School - Dominique Cary (12)
Tuner High School -Logan DeFries (12)

Congrats to these bowlers. 

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Piper swim team wins Osawatomie meet

By NICK SLOAN, NJSloan212@gmail.com

The Piper High School swimming team recently won a meet at Osawatomie High School.

Here are the individual results from the team. 

- 200 Medley Relay: (3rd) Morris, Grable, Johnson (6th) Morgan, Moore

- 200 Free: (5th) Morgan

- 50 Free: (2nd) Morris, (5th) Grable, (8th) Bender

- 100 Fly: (4th) Johnson

- 100 Free: 4th) Moore, (6th) Bender

- 500 Free: (3rd) Morgan

- 200 Free Relay: (3rd) Johnson, Grable, Moore, Morris (6th) Saunders, Bender

- 100 Back: (3rd) Morris (5th) Johnson

- 100 Breaststroke: (3rd) Grable

- 400 Free Relay: (3rd) Morgan, Bender, Moore (4th) Saunders

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TRACK RESULTS: Piper Pirates

By NICK SLOAN, NJSloan212@gmail.com

Several members of the boys and girls Piper Pirates track teams had a good early-season meet this week. 

Here are results of those who placed in the top three. 

FIRST PLACE

Tahje’ Ochs – Long jump and Triple jump

Haley White – 100m Hurdles and 300m Hurdles

Parker Richardson – 110m Hurdles

Kristian Lee – 100m dash

Julian Cole – 100m dash

Jordan Hall – 1600m run

Brian Mosier – 1600m run

Boy’s 4x100m relay – Dion Saunders, Julian Cole, Brandon Fahnstock, Paul Jones

Girl’s 4x100m relay – Maddie Erwin, Tahje’ Ochs, Torri Webb, Kristian Lee

Kori Smith – 400m dash

Haley White – 300m hurdles

Beau Soucie – 300m hurdles

Jordan Hall – 800m run

Brian Mosier – 800m run

Jordan Tucker – 200m dash

Julian Cole – 200m dash

Girl’s 4x400m relay – Jordan Tucker, Maddie Erwin, Torri Webb, Kristian Lee

Boy’s 4x400m relay – Ibrahima Bah, Brian Mosier, Dion Saunders, Julian Cole

SECOND PLACE

Torri Webb – Long jump

Paul Jones – Long jump and 100m dash

Tahje’ Ochs – High jump

Boys 4x800m relay

Tori Webb - 100m Hurdles

Beau Soucie – 110m hurdles

Maddie Erwin – 100m dash

Paul Jones – 100m dash

‘B’ Boy’s 4x100m relay – Christian Spencer, Kwasi Vann, Travon Jones, Kilil Richard

Chelsea Wooly – 400m dash

Jasmine Wayne – 800m run

Bernie May – 800m run

Aliyah Riley – 200m dash

John Molle – 3200m run

THIRD PLACE

Thomas Ortiz – Shot put and Discus

Alecia Murray – Long jump

Keaton Cofield – Long jump

Michal Burnett – 100m Hurdles

Aliyah Rily – 100m dash

Dion Saunders – 100m dash

Chelsey Beasley – 1600m run

Parker Richardson – 300m hurdles

Dion Saunders – 200m dash

Chris Schneider – 3200m run

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Washington Wildcat Baseball Outlook 2012

by David Brox, davidbrox@shukc.com

Shawn Lopez leads the Wildcats in his 5th season as head coach.  After some rainouts they will play their first games are Friday March 30th at Leavenworth.

Last season: 1-20

Returning starters:

Terrance McDaniel 1B
Ranier Kountz-London CF/SS
Justin Decker P/C/3B
Jourdyn Everette C/2B
DeVaughn Rucker C/2B/OF
Nathan Sanderson P/3B/2B/OF
Thomas Lopez P/OF
Trey Stowe P/2B

Top Newcomers:

Anthony Morman P/C/SS/3B
Lloyd Stanfield OF
Clarence Buford OF
Greg Fears UTL

Season outlook from the coach:

In my first three years at Washington we had finished either first or second in the KCAL. However, last season that trend came to an abrupt halt as we finished just 1-20. With the addition of some new players mixed with our returning players we are working toward bouncing back strong this season.

I appreciate the information from coach Lopez and wish him and the Wildcats the best of luck in their season.

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