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The Student News Source of Shawnee Mission South

The Patriot

The Student News Source of Shawnee Mission South

The Patriot

Cross Country team rallies together after time trial.

Cross Country Rebuild

James Sneed October 17, 2025

With the beginning of a brand new year brings in yet another season of Cross Country. But with the graduation of many of their varsity runners, cross country has had to take on the responsibility of rebuilding...

Senior Solomon Hirsch and junior Rowan Minnick celebrate after Minnick forced a fumble during the season opener against Olathe North on Thursday, Sept. 4.

Double Teamed

Mariam Mohamed, Editorial Staff October 14, 2025

The first Thursday Night lights game rivals the varsity volleyball home opener, on September 4, and will happen one more time this season on October 9. The reason for this schedule mishap is because...

Senior Drake DeBaun catches a touchdown pass in the second quarter Friday, Oct. 3 at CBAC against Olathe East.

Raiders cage the Hawks; 29-28

Levi Robertson, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2025

The Raiders have a winning record for the first time since 2018 after beating Olathe East, 29-28 on Friday Oct. 3. “It’s been a really long time since we had a winning record and being above .500,”...

Preparing to snap the ball, junior Matt Parks lines up before south scores a touch down in the red zone during Souths homecoming game on Sept. 26 at South district stadium.

Raiders kick off homecoming weekend with a win; 30-17

Levi Robertson, Editor-in-Chief September 30, 2025

The Raiders kicked off Homecoming weekend beating their cross town rivals, SM West, 30-17.  South was looking to bounce back after a loss at Gardner-Edgerton. West was also looking for a win after...

Senior Marquan Washington hurdlers a defender on Friday, Sept 12 at home against Pittsburg

Raiders slay the Dragons; 35-6

Levi Robertson, Editor-in-Chief September 15, 2025

For the first time since 2023 the Raiders secured a win at home against Pittsburg 35-6.  Pittsburg came in 1-0 after a win against Emporia High School week one. The Raiders looked for a bounce back...

Senior Solomon Hirsch and junior Rowan Minnick celebrate after Minnick forced a fumble during the season opener against Olathe North on Thursday Sept. 4.

Raiders drop home opener; 35-24

Levi Robertson, Editor-in-Chief September 5, 2025

The Eagles and Raiders both came in wanting to start the season strong in a Thursday night week one matchup as SM South. Senior Marquan Washington started the scoring for the Raiders with a six yard...

Back pedaling up the court senior Jadon Sautter celebrates scoring a basket during a home against against Olathe South on March 7.

Seniors playing college sports

Levi Robertson, Sports editor May 17, 2025

According to the NCAA, of the estimated eight million students that play sports in high school, only 6% will go on to play collegiate sports. In high school, sports are more for fun,  whereas in college,...

Kicking sand in the air, junior Miles Flint does his long jump during a track meet at South on April 1st.

A busy afternoon

Nash Swinson, Photographer May 13, 2025

The Pacesetters compete at KSHSAA 6A state dance competition on November 22 in Topeka, Kansas.

Pacesetters 2025 Extravaganza

Mariam Mohamed, Reporter April 17, 2025

The Pacesetters annual spring show extravaganza is back again. This year it is in the auditorium on Friday, April 18. “The extravaganza is the main point in the season where I get to really express...

Junior Mac Solis high fives his teammates after scoring during a game against Wyandotte

Raider Baseball gets a new turf home

Mariam Mohamed, Reporter April 9, 2025

When you drive past the sophomore lot you may notice the baseball field with shiny new turf. After weeks of massive machinery, mounds of dirt, and sounds of bulldozers. Shawnee Mission School District...

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