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

Blue Springs senior quarterback Wyatt Erickson dives across the goal line, scoring the first touchdown of the game Friday night. Erickson also threw four touchdown passes in the Wildcats' 38-17 win over rival Blue Springs South. (photo by Jimmy Gillispie) By Jimmy Gillispie BLUE SPRINGS — For the first time since 2021, Blue Springs defeated its cross-town rival in the regular season. The Wildcats did beat Blue Springs South, 29-10, last year in the Class 6 playoffs. Tonight,

By Jimmy Gillispie BLUE SPRINGS — Greg Jones, the second-year Ray-Pec coach, was overcome with emotions following Friday night’s overtime victory. To say it was a tough week for Jones and the Panthers is likely an understatement. A day after the Panthers’ season opening win, William Jewell College running back MicahJo Barnett – a former player of Jones and Liberty North graduate – passed away following a medical emergency during the Cardinals’ game. Additionally, three Ray-Pe

Ray-Pec senior quarterback Daccota Stamback scores the game-winning touchdown on the first play of the Panthers' offensive possession in overtime Friday night. Ray-Pec beat Blue Springs, 35-32, improving to 2-0 on the season. (photo by Jimmy Gillispie) BLUE SPRINGS — Daccota Stamback caught the snap, hesitated and sprinted through the heart of the defense before ripping off his helmet and celebrating with teammates late Friday night. He helped the Panthers take down Blue Spri

With the first meets of the season just a couple of sunsets away, runners are ready to ready to take on the 2026 season. There are a handful of Kansas City area runners who will be names to watch this fall. There will always be surprises along the way, but here are a few names to keep an eye out for during the next two months. 1. Caroline Bowen of St. Teresa's Academy has quickly established herself as one of Missouri's top distance runners and enters the upcoming cross count