South Bowling Strikes at State
Mara Baine, Staff Writer
March 8, 2017
Strike, Spare, Split! South’s bowling team went to State this past weekend. While at State they competed against teams and individuals from all different schools around Kansas. This year, State took place at North Rock Lanes in Wichita. The boys teams overall qualified for State this year, while only...
The Rivalry Continues: East vs South in Basketball
Avery Woods, Sports Editor
March 2, 2017
On Friday, Feb. 24, the rivalry between East and South was reignited with basketball games at East. Boys JV, girls JV, boys varsity and girls varsity all competed. East won all of the games except for the last one – the boys varsity game. The girls varsity game was close, but it was not to be....
“Just Keep Swimming” and Diving
Mark Holland, News Editor
February 19, 2017
The boys swimming and diving team have had a busy season this year. With practices, meets and lots of other competitions, they've had many opportunities to support their school. Recently, they got a chance to compete in the Sunflower League Championship. "I'm really excited for [the results of] the ...
Fall Signing: Karynn Carroll to Run for UCM
Hannah Underwood, Staff Writer
December 5, 2016
Senior Karynn Carroll has signed to the University of Central Missouri to run cross country and track as of Nov. 10. At her signing ceremony, cross country head coach J.J. Wannamaker and cross country assistant coach DJ Hilding were present. Athletic director John Johnson also was present to say a few...
The Boys Soccer Team’s Season Comes to an End
Keeli Ward, Sports Editor
October 28, 2016
The boys soccer team ended their season by being defeated by Blue Valley West in their second Regionals game yesterday 3-1.The goal in the this game was scored by junior Angel Guzman. Monday, Oct. 24 the team had a victory in their first Regionals game against Olathe South. The goals in this gam...
Cubs and Indians duel in a Historic World Series
Evan Howell, Staff Writer
October 28, 2016
The Chicago Cubs have not won a World Series in 108 years. That is eight years more than a century if you struggle with math and time comprehension; this is a long, long time for a team to go without a World Series. On the other hand, the Cleveland Indians haven't won it all in 68 years, this is also...
Four Year Drought No More
Hannah Underwood, Writer
October 28, 2016
An excellent performance at Regionals last Saturday, Oct. 22 qualified the boys cross country team, in addition to senior Karynn Carroll, for the State Championship Meet. This qualification ends a four year long drought for the boys team. The boys and girls varsity teams competed in the Shawnee Mission...
Tumbling into State
October 28, 2016
On Saturday, Oct. 22, the South gymnastics team competed at their State meet, which was hosted by South. Overall the team placed eighth, but with improved scores from team members in individual events. "It was a good way to end the season even though we didn't place as high as we wanted to," senior F...
Raider Football Moves On With Their Season
Mitch Brock, Staff Writer
October 12, 2016
South’s football team is facing more struggles as the season goes on with three seniors getting kicked off the team and five other players quitting upon the termination of their teammates. With only two seniors left on the team, and still a 0-6 record, leadership will have to make its way up from...