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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

Raider Basketball team stands as a team after clinching Sunflower League title on  Feb. 28 at SM East

Raiders trample the Lancers, 75-54

Levi Robertson, Sports editor March 4, 2025

In a matchup between crosstown rivals, South dominated SM East and won the Sunflower League title. The Raiders ranked No.1 in Class 6A, topped the Lancers 75-54 on Friday night at SM East, South (19-1),...

Senior Jadon Sautter goes up for a layup during a game at Mill Valley on February 21.

South tames Jags, 74-61

Levi Robertson, Sports editor February 27, 2025

In a face-off between two top teams in Kansas Class 6A, Shawnee Mission South proved to Mill Valley why it’s a No. 1 sub-state seed and possible sunflower league champs. The Raiders, ranked No. 2...

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 Ngolwe, 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...

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