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The Patriot

The Student News Source of Shawnee Mission South

The Patriot

The Student News Source of Shawnee Mission South

The Patriot

The Shawnee Mission South student section reaction after our South varsity basketball team scores a point against Shawnee mission Northwest.

Boys basketball take on SMNW

Sebastian Aburto, Photographer February 15, 2025

Junior captain Drake Debaun goes up for a dunk in warmups before a game against Olathe west on December 13.

SM South beats Olathe Northwest

Levi Robertson, Sports editor February 3, 2025

The Raiders of Shawnee Mission South traveled to Olathe Northwest for a Sunflower League matchup against the Ravens. The Raiders came in with a record of 11-0 coming off a home win against Metro Academy....

Waiting for the referee to call a pin, sophomore Rachael Wilson wrestles her SMN opponent during districts on January 22. Wilson won the match 11-0 in the 130-pound weight class.

Girls wrestling wins districts

Shea McNellis, Assistant Photo Editor January 28, 2025

South hosted the 2025 SMSD district wrestling tournament on January 22. The girls team took home the trophy.

Senior Pacesetter Miranda Zimmerman performs at halftime show

Overcoming change

Jennipher Ngolowe, Reorter January 25, 2025

The Pacesetter team has faced more than its fair share of challenges, not just from competition, but from the constant shuffle of new coaches. Having new coaches comes with different vision, strategy and...

Dressed as santa for the holiday themed basketball game, Junior tuba player Jakobe powell waves at the camera.

Holiday Hoops

Owen Morris, Photographer December 19, 2024

The girls volleyball team stands proudly during the national anthem, with Junior Madeline Dillon among those showing respect and unity before each game. Their commitment to the game and each other is evident from the very start.

Through the net

Ray Ellis, Photographer December 17, 2024

Raiders open Sunflower League play with a win

Levi Robertson, Assistant Editor-in-Chief December 16, 2024

The Raider boys basketball team opened Sunflower League play against the Olathe West Owls. Olathe West came into the game 2-0 and the Raiders came in 1-0.  “The game plan was to sprint back on defense...

Conor Kerrigan dunks in layup lines at the Green and Gold Scrimmage on December 6.

Raider basketball wins season opener over St. Thomas Aquinas

Levi Robertson, Assistant Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2024

Raiders boys basketball tipped off their season at home against the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints on Tuesday, December 10. Raiders came into this game ranked 6th in 6a and Aquinas ranked 7th in 5a according...

Libby Hopkins doing her beam routine during a meet at SM Northwest on September 21.

Libby Hopkins, South’s only gymnast

Levi Robertson, Assistant Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2024

Being on a varsity team is already challenging, and being the only athlete on the team presents a whole new host of challenges. As the only member on the gymnastics team, junior Libby Hopkins embraced...

Top of the pyramid, junior Elizabeth Petersma practices stunts with juniors Jordyn Sautter [left] and Peyton Jacobson [right] at the cheer and pace showcase at Shawnee Mission South on 11/15 in preparation for the state competition.

Pacesetters, cheer squad perform at state

Sierra Nelson, Assistant Photo Editor December 9, 2024

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