Jacob Misiorowski, a 2020 Grain Valley graduate, had a big night Friday in Game 1 of the World Series. The 24-year-old Milwaukee Brewers ace started the game, becoming the youngest pitcher in MLB history to start three postseason series. Misiorowski threw five innings and earned the win as the Brewers beat Tampa Bay, 3-2, in their second-ever World Series. Misiorowski struck out three, walked one and allowed just one run and four hits in the victory. Misiorowski also set a W

Avery Dunbar didn’t need much run support Monday afternoon, but her Blue Springs South teammates provided her with two home runs en route to a district championship. Those two bombs over the tall outfield fence at Blue Springs High School were all the Jaguars needed to win their first district title since 2023. Dunbar and the Jaguars shut out previously unbeaten Grain Valley in the Class 5 District 7 title game, winning 2-0. “It’s amazing. It’a awesome,” Blue Springs South c

PECULIAR — With just one game left before the postseason begins, Liberty North is continuing to head in the right direction after Friday’s road victory. The Eagles slowed down a high-octane Ray-Pec offense in the 24-17 win, extending their win streak to four since dropping back-to-back games to North Kansas City and Blue Springs. Ray-Pec came in averaging 39.5 points in all six of its victories. However, the Panthers have averaged 15.5 points in each of their two losses. On

For the first time in his seven years as the Archie football coach, Drew Smith watched his squad suffer two-straight losses. On Friday, the Whirlwinds found themselves back in the win column – a place they’ve often been during Smith’s tenure – despite being a bit banged up on both sides of the ball. Archie defeated Rich Hill, 46-6, on the road, picking up another WEMO Conference victory. Archie is 9-0 against Rich Hill since Smith was named head coach. “I was really proud of

PLEASANT HILL — As they’ve done in all four of their wins this fall, the Roosters took down their Cass County rival Friday night with a powerful rushing attack and a stingy defense. Pleasant Hill beat Harrisonville, 29-13, at Eklund Field on senior night. It was the Roosters’ seventh victory in the past eight matchups with Harrisonville. The Roosters’ win came one week after they fell at Warrensburg, 36-30, in overtime. That loss ended a two-game win streak, and it was the R

By Jimmy Gillispie In vastly different ways, Shawnee Mission East swept the boys and girls Sunflower League titles Friday at Rim Rock. The boys had only a single runner in the top 10, but they won a tight race by four points. The Lancers scored 94 points, just edging past Lawrence at the 14-team meet. Meanwhile, the Shawnee Mission East girls easily won the league championship. The Lancers won with just 37 points – 24 ahead of Mill Valley. The SME girls were led by league cha

Liberty North junior Lucy Wright won the KC XC Classic on Saturday. (photo by Matt Noonan) By Jimmy Gillispie It was a busy weekend of cross country meets all around the region as runners enjoyed true fall temperatures for the first time this year. Teams from the Kansas City area competed in various meets, including the Kansas City XC Classic, Maple Leaf XC Classic, Chili Pepper Festival in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and even the Nike XC Town Twilight Invitational in Terre Hau

Kearney senior quarterback Carter Temple runs free for a 30-yard touchdown on the first play of the fourth quarter. Temple scored three touchdowns in Kearney's 31-6 victory. (photo by Jimmy Gillispie) By Jimmy Gillispie KANSAS CITY — In a clash between undefeated teams in front of a large crowd filling the entire stadium, it was Kearney’s ability to make plays in all phases of the game that ultimately led to victory tonight. Kearney shut down St. Pius X’s rushing attack and k

By Jimmy Gillispie Archie coach Drew Smith said his team has moved on from last week’s four-point road loss and is focused on its homecoming contest against Appleton City tonight. Archie (3-2) welcomes Appleton City (4-1) to town for a critical WEMO Conference outing. Both teams lost to Lockwood earlier this fall, but Appleton City has won four-straight since the opening week home defeat. Although the Bulldogs enter the game with a better record, the Whirlwinds have owned the

By Jimmy Gillispie PLEASANT HILL — In a game where possessions came at a premium, the Roosters took advantage of their of opportunities and kept Clinton scoreless in the second half of Friday’s home victory. The Roosters rallied from a halftime deficit to win their homecoming contest. They won 21-10, avenging last year’s 21-14 loss. It was the Roosters’ third-straight win. “I told people this all week after watching film, I think (Clinton) is good, but they lack a lot of dept

By Jimmy Gillispie After a close contest with Blue Springs South last week, the Grain Valley softball team battled through a tournament over the weekend before earning another home win Monday. Molly Jones threw a two-hit complete game shutout Monday as Grain Valley beat Fort Osage, 7-0. The Eagles had previously beaten Fort Osage, 5-0, on Sept. 1. Abe Scott-Carlton hit two home runs in Monday’s game, bringing hone three runs to lead the Eagles’ offense. The win improved the E

Rockhurst finished third in the Elite Division of the Gans Creek Classic on Friday night. Rockhurst junior Jack McGovern broke the state record with a time of 14:25.8. (photo by Rockhurst Athletics) Rockhurst junior Jack McGovern made headlines Friday night after he ran the fastest time ever by a high school runner on the Gans Creek course in Columbia, Missouri. Under the lights, McGovern paced all runners at the Gans Creek Classic and brought home a victory in the Elite Divi

Lee’s Summit junior tight end Max Trillo runs downs the Tigers' sideline en route to scoring the go-ahead touchdown in Friday's 21-14 win over previously unbeaten Ray-Pec. (photod by Jimmy Gillispie) By Jimmy Gillispie LEE’S SUMMIT — Todd Miller jokingly said his team is going to switch to a passing offense after watching the Tigers throw two touchdowns in Friday night’s 21-14 victory over previously undefeated Ray-Pec. “Maybe a little run-and-shoot offense next week,” the Le

By Jimmy Gillispie PLEASANT HILL — The Roosters did something Friday night they hadn’t done in nearly three years. They shut out their opponent. The Roosters beat Oak Grove, 20-0, earning their second-straight victory. Their last shut out win was Oct. 13 when they defeated Center, 42-0, on the road. “The keys were complimentary football and special teams,” Pleasant Hill coach Justin Hamilton said. “Obviously, our defense played really, really well and we shut them out. Offe

By Jimmy Gillispie DREXEL — For the seventh-straight time, Archie dominated its Cass County rival, located just 14 miles to the west. Archie has owned the rivalry since Drexel won the 8-man state championship in 2021. The Whirlwinds have won the past seven matchups, with no game closer than 25 points. Since that Drexel state title, Archie has won two championships of its own and advanced to the 8-man state semifinals last year. Although much of the talent from those squads ha

Lexington sophomore Ellie Lichte, junior Phoebe Engelbrecht and senior Addison Smith finished first, second and third, respectively, at the Odessa Invitational meet Saturday. (photos by Jimmy Gillispie) By Jimmy Gillispie ODESSA — The two-time defending state champion Lexington girls cross country team was challenged a bit Saturday morning, but its top three runners paced the squad to victory. Lexington won the Odessa Invitational with 30 points, beating just four other schoo

Photo by Stephen Slaughter (https://skslaughter.smugmug.com/) Blue Valley Northwest senior Jacob D’souza added another victory to his resume Saturday night. Last year’s Class 6A state champ won his second meet of the year, winning the Olathe Twilight varsity boys race. His winning 5K time was 15:17.8 – winning by six seconds. Andrew Claar, Blue Valley Southwest junior, was the runner-up Saturday night, in a time of 15:24. He helped his squad finish fifth out of 20 teams in

The Harrisonville Wildcats won their homecoming game Friday, beating Center for 62-48. (photo by Stephen Slaughter (https://skslaughter.smugmug.com/) Wildcats win wild shootout HARRISONVILLE — It’s been a couple of wacky weeks of football for the Wildcats, but they’ve won a pair of contests after losing their first two games of the season. Harrisonville and Center lit up the scoreboard Friday night, combining for 110 points. In the end, the Wildcats defended their home turf,

By Jimmy Gillispie BLUE SPRINGS — The Wildcats have now won back-to-back games in a series that was lopsided for years. The Wildcats defeated Liberty North, 31-24, on their home field Friday night. Their 27-14 victory last year ended a nine-game losing streak to Liberty North. “Obviously, winning is a big deal. We just continue to have way too many penalties,” Blue Springs coach Jed Paulsen said. “That’s putting us in bad situations, and we have to clean those up.” Blue Sprin

Blue Springs senior quarterback Wyatt Erickson threw for over 300 yards and four touchdowns in the Wildcats' 38-17 win at Blue Springs South on Friday night. (photo by Jimmy Gillispie) By Jimmy Gillispie BLUE SPRINGS — Wyatt Erickson made sure his last guaranteed rival game for city bragging rights ended in a win for the Wildcats. On Friday night, the Blue Springs senior quarterback threw for over 300 yards and four touchdowns in the Wildcats’ 38-17 victory at the Blue Spring