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Roosters working hard, preparing for 2026 season
PLEASANT HILL — With less than two weeks until the 2026 season officially kicks off, the Roosters are wrapping up their summer workouts in Branson this week.
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Pleasant Hill girls soccer team wins first-ever state title
By Jimmy Gillispie FULTON — Not only did the Pleasant Hill girls soccer team win its first-ever state championship, it did so with ease in the title game earlier this month. After winning a nail biter in overtime in the semifinals, Pleasant Hill crushed Clayton, 5-0, in the championship match. “I’ve said it a couple times before, but this group just has a different mentality,” coach Edson Ortiz said. “They weren’t going to take no for an answer and they weren’t going to be de
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Jun 293 min read


Tigers win historic title
The Excelsior Springs baseball team won its first state title earlier this month, winning the MSHSAA Class 4 championship. The Tigers had previously finished third on two different occasions – in 2023 and 2018. However, they had never reached the title game until this year. Excelsior Springs (29-7) lost three games before winning its regular season finale. In the postseason, Excelsior Springs began its run to the title with a 10-0 victory over Richmond and a 5-3 win over Oak
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Jun 191 min read


Makayla Clark adds school records, All-American honors to Iowa State career
Iowa State senior Makayla Clark, a Lee’s Summit West alum, broke a 36-year-old school record and earned a second-team All-America honor at the NCAA Championship last week.
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Jun 161 min read


Blue Springs South wins back-to-back baseball state titles
For the second year in row, the Blue Springs South baseball team was crowned the Class 6 champion.
The Jaguars cruised to victory in the title game. They dominated Christian Brothers College, 10-5, winning a second-straight state championship.
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Jun 91 min read


Olathe North boys narrowly win state championship
WICHITA — The Olathe North boys won only a single event at the Class 6A state track and field meet, but the Eagles scored enough points in other events to bring home a team championship.
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Jun 81 min read


Olathe North girls dominate 6A state meet
WICHITA — Winning four individual events and another two relays propelled the Olathe North girls track and field team to a huge win and state championship in the Class 6A girls competition.
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Jun 82 min read


Thunder run away with Class 5A championship
WICHITA — A victory in the 4x400-meter relay secured a state championship for the St. James boys track and field team.
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Jun 72 min read


Strains four medals leads Eagles to state trophy
WICHITA — Wellsville senior Ellie Strain won two gold medals and finished runner-up in a pair of others to lead her team to a third-place finish at the Class 3A state track and field meet.
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Jun 71 min read


Baldwin girls win 4 events, finish 3rd at state meet
WICHITA — Thanks to another gold medal race, the Baldwin High girls track and field team brought home a third-place trophy from the Class 4A state meet.
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Jun 72 min read


Blue Springs South sweeps individual, team titles at Tim Nixon Invitational
Blue Springs South senior Kendrick Haines kicked off his final year as a Jaguar with a victory Saturday morning at the Tim Nixon...
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Aug 31, 20251 min read


Liberty junior, St. Teresa girls team wins Tim Nixon Invite
Liberty junior Lily Hurt began the 2025 season with a nice victory at the Tim Nixon Invitational on Saturday morning in Liberty. She won...
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Aug 31, 20251 min read


Jaguars open with convincing victory over Liberty North
Blue Springs South earned a big victory Friday night to kick off his 2025 season. The Jaguars, who went 8–3 last year, started off the...
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Aug 31, 20251 min read


Adrian sophomore makes history with state title
Editor's Note: From February 2024 By Jimmy Gillispie COLUMBIA — A year ago, Annabelle Rowe was watching the state wrestling tournament...
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Aug 23, 20252 min read


Deja vu: Pleasant Hill's Beck repeats as 400 state champ
Editor's Note: From May 2024 By Jimmy Gillispie JEFFERSON CITY — Moments after Brooke Beck won her second-straight 400-meter dash state...
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Aug 23, 20252 min read


All Drexel competitors earn state medals
Editor's Note: From May 2024 By Jimmy Gillispie JEFFERSON CITY — While taking her final strides toward the finish line Saturday, Josie...
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Aug 23, 20253 min read


Tenholder leads Adrian with discus state title
Editor's Note: From May 2024 By Jimmy Gillispie JEFFERSON CITY — The old adage of “you only need one good throw” fit Adrian junior Hank...
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Aug 23, 20253 min read


Pleasant Hill eliminates rival Wildcats from postseason
Editor's Note: From November 2024 By Jimmy Gillispie PLEASANT HILL — Two streaks remained alive for the Roosters football team Friday...
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Aug 22, 20254 min read


Redemption: Adrian senior class completes goal
Editor's Note: From December 2024 By Jimmy Gillispie COLUMBIA — This year's senior class of Adrian football players had one goal in mind...
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Aug 22, 20253 min read


Archie seniors prove haters wrong, win second state title
Editor's Note: From December 2024 By Jimmy Gillispie ST. JOSEPH — Mystery surrounded the Archie football team entering the 2024 season...
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Aug 22, 20253 min read
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