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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

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

Rising Football Talent

Rising Football Talent

Jennipher Ngolwe, Reporter November 6, 2024

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...

Before going on the field to get recognized on senior night, senior Evan Colwell and his Parents take in arms on October 25.

Senior Night Lights

Nash Swinson, Photographer October 31, 2024

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.

Raider Football perseveres through challenges

Raider Football perseveres through challenges

Levi Robertson, Sports editor October 21, 2024

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...

Raider football hosts Jamboree

Raider football hosts Jamboree

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...

Junior point guard Calan Gregory warms up for a home game against SM West.

Raiders boys basketball falls to SM Northwest

Levi Robertson, Reporter February 3, 2024

The Raiders boys basketball team hosted the 1st-ranked SM Northwest Cougars on Friday, February 2 – the same day when John Ballard, Bill McGowan, and Jeff Ingram were inducted into the Shawnee Mission...

Senior Jocelyn Moore runs onto the court after being announced during the game against SM West on January 5. The game was the first competition back after winter break, taking place Friday before students started class for second semester.

Lady Raiders win tournament

Levi Robertson, Reporter January 29, 2024

The Lady Raiders won the 29th annual Mid-America Classic. They won their first game against Wichita Northwest 67-15 highlighted by senior Azailah Funches eclipsing the 1000-point threshold, joining teammate...

Junior Rudy Delgado kicks the ball from midfield.

Boys Soccer Ties Gardner Edgerton 0-0

Eric Vacek, Reporter September 28, 2023

The boys varsity soccer team tied 0-0 against Gardner Edgerton in a home game on Tuesday, September 26. South lost to Gardner in their previous two seasons. "We came into the game super hungry for a...

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