Sports

THS soccer complex to undergo facelift
May 23, 2013
When Tonganoxie High players and fans return to the school’s soccer complex next season, they’ll be in for a change of scenery.
THS soccer season ends with quarterfinal loss
Chieftains battle, but fall at Spring Hill
May 21, 2013
The last time the Tonganoxie High girls soccer team traveled to Spring Hill, the Broncos sent the Chieftains home with a 10-0 loss. In Tuesday’s rematch, though, THS went toe-to-toe with one of the top teams the state has to offer.
HAT TRICK: Soccer seniors reflect on successful turnaround
12:15 p.m., May 21, 2013 Updated 03:13 p.m.
Throughout its early years, the Tonganoxie High girls soccer program was far from elite.
THS golfers perform well at state
May 21, 2013
Tonganoxie High golfers Drew Sandburg, Aaron Williams and Tyler Hall got the opportunity to represent their team one more time Monday at the Class 4A state tournament. None were strangers to a state tournament atmosphere, and they all lived up to their roles as seasoned veterans.
Gish signs LOI with Saint Mary
May 20, 2013
Carter Gish officially concluded his four-year tenure at McLouth High on Saturday, but the celebration began a day early.
Four Chieftains qualify for state track
THS girls go 1-2 in high jump, long jump
11:03 p.m., May 17, 2013 Updated 07:20 p.m.
With the conclusion of Friday’s regional competition, the 2013 track and field season officially came to a close for most high school athletes across Kansas. However, for a select few, the road got a little longer.
Dent to continue wrestling career at Midland
May 17, 2013
After three years of waiting, Tonganoxie High senior Gus Dent made the most of his only varsity wrestling season. Dent’s hard work and determination led to plenty of success in 2012-13, and the benefits are still rolling in.
Chieftain soccer defeats Sumner for regional title
THS will play Tuesday at Spring Hill
08:52 p.m., May 16, 2013 Updated 09:48 p.m.
Before Tonganoxie’s Class 4-1A regional championship game against Sumner Academy, Molly Welsh made a promise to a former teammate. With one swing of the leg, the Chieftain senior made good on that promise and provided her team with a much-needed spark.
SETTING THE BAR HIGH: Whitledge, Griffin evolve into dynamic high jump duo
Teammates eye third regional sweep, return to state
May 15, 2013
Since first joining the Tonganoxie High track and field team, Jenny Whitledge has made one thing absolutely clear: Whenever she sets foot on a high jump pit, a gold medal is on the line.
Chieftain soccer blanks Maranatha in regional opener
THS will play Thursday at Sumner
11:40 a.m., May 15, 2013 Updated 01:21 p.m.
The Tonganoxie High girls soccer team opened a 3-0 halftime lead and cruised to a 5-0 win in its regional opener Tuesday against Maranatha Christian Academy.
McLouth softball falls in regional final
Game could be last for coach Patterson
10:09 p.m., May 14, 2013 Updated 03:31 p.m.
The McLouth High softball team got within one game of a Class 2A state bid Tuesday, but saw its season come to a close with a 7-1 loss to Oskaloosa in a regional final at Valley Falls.
THS baseball ousted at Hayden
May 14, 2013
The Tonganoxie High baseball team hung tough against one of the state’s top teams on Monday, but saw its season come to a close with a 6-4 loss in its regional opener at No. 4 Topeka-Hayden.
Chieftain softball falls to Bonner Springs
May 14, 2013
The Tonganoxie High softball team’s season came to an abrupt end Monday with an 18-3 loss to Bonner Springs in Class 4A regional action at Eudora.
MHS softball cruises by Raiders
May 14, 2013
Entering Monday’s regional opener, McLouth High softball coach Ballard Patterson made the game plan as simple as possible: Hit the ball hard and play good defense. The Bulldogs did both from the get-go, and the results spoke for themselves.
Three THS golfers qualify for state
Sandburg, Williams, Hall headed to Cheney
May 14, 2013
Well before the start of Monday’s regional tournament, Tonganoxie High golfers knew a potential road to state would be very steep. The Chieftains fell just five strokes short of punching their ticket, but for three members of the varsity squad, the season isn’t quite over.

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