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...
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...
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...
The transition to a 6A school in Kansas has brought a new level of responsibility and pressure to starter Varsity running back Marquan Washington. With more attention on him and greater expectations, he’s...
The Raiders celebrated senior night for the Pacesetters, marching band and football team on Friday, October 25. Following senior night, the football team took on the Shawnee Mission Northwest Cougars.
The Raiders are playing with a chip on their shoulder this season, trying to rebuild the prestige of Raider football, a program that has won a total of six games since 2018 and leave a legacy that future...
Levi Robertson, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
• September 5, 2024
The Raider football team hosted a Jamboree on Friday, August 30. The two opposing teams were the Blue Valley Southwest Timberwolves and the Piper Pirates.
“Well, we're actually in the...
![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.](https://smsouthnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/TZoBeunhYICKamC5mDsq6nfIQ1uSrawnOnJqhAUO-905x1200.jpg)
