Sports

Softball, baseball camps return to fairgrounds
June 17, 2013
The baseball and softball fields at the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds were recently filled dozens of local youths, who turned out to master the basics of two American classics.
Tidal Waves see improvement in loss to Riptides
June 17, 2013
The Tongie Tidal Waves didn’t leave Tonganoxie Water Park with a win in their second meet of the year, but improvement was still evident both in and out of the water.
Coats to wrestle at Pratt CC
June 13, 2013
In each of his three high school wrestling seasons, Julius Coats took a step toward bettering himself on the mat. Coats, a recent graduate of Tonganoxie High, made sure Thursday that his chances to improve didn’t run out when he received his diploma.
Tonganoxie K-7 baseball blasts Lansing
June 12, 2013
The Tonganoxie K-7 baseball team opened the home portion of its schedule in big fashion Wednesday, cruising to a 13-4 win against Lansing at the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds.
McLouth’s Patterson named to All-State softball team
Bulldog junior earns third straight recognition
June 12, 2013
For the third time in as many years, Konner Patterson has been recognized as one of the state’s elite softball players.
KSHSAA announces new state volleyball sites
June 12, 2013
The Kansas State High School Activities Association has announced new locations and schedules for state volleyball tournaments. The existing system was altered to accommodate for the recent split of Class 4A.
Tidal Waves open season vs. Bonner Springs
June 11, 2013
The Tongie Tidal Waves’ season-opening meet on Friday marked the first live action for swimmers and volunteers alike, and early returns were positive on both ends of the spectrum.
Graf takes over McLouth boys hoops
June 11, 2013
The McLouth High boys basketball team will be under new leadership this season, but that doesn’t mean there will be an unfamiliar face on the sideline when November rolls around.
McLouth girls begin prep with camp
June 11, 2013
Throughout her first season at McLouth High, girls basketball coach Lindsey Graf said her Bulldog squad made improvements that weren’t always visible from the stands. Last week, Graf and company returned to the hardwood in search of further progress for the upcoming season.
Local kids head to lake for annual fishing clinic
June 11, 2013
Last week, more than 30 local youths made their way to Leavenworth State Fishing Lake for a chance to participate in a classic summer tradition.
Tennis camp returns to Chieftain Park
June 11, 2013
The rarely-used tennis courts at Chieftain Park were buzzing with activity last week when local youths got a rare opportunity to hone their skills with a racket.
Lean signs soccer LOI with Crusaders
04:46 p.m., June 6, 2013 Updated 01:23 p.m.
In the weeks following graduation, John Lean wasn’t sure what his future would hold. Thursday afternoon, the Tonganoxie High alum’s plans became much more clear.
Soetaert, Bartholomew earn All-State nods
June 6, 2013
For the second year in a row, Tonganoxie High soccer players Emily Soetaert and Aly Bartholomew have been recognized as two of the state’s premier athletes.
THS football starts prep for 2013
June 4, 2013
Last November, the Tonganoxie High football team done something it hadn’t done in seven years: It won a district title and landed in the playoffs. Monday morning, the Chieftains began their quest to prove that 2012 was no fluke.
Graf takes AD job at McLouth
June 4, 2013
Last May, Lindsey Graf left Tonganoxie to take the reins as McLouth High’s girls basketball coach. Just one year later, she can add another Bulldog job to her resume.

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