Track captures League title
Alana Flinn, Sports Editor, JagWire
May 9, 2013
The girls track team added another year to their string of Kaw Valley League titles, making this the 13th in a row on Wednesday, May 8 at Mill Valley. The boys team also took first place to make this its sixth title in a row. Junior Mary Altman said that the meet went smoothly which helped... (more...)
Senior Emily Brigham breaks KU Relays record
Alana Flinn, JagWire sports editor
April 22, 2013
Senior Emily Brigham broke the Kansas University Relays record for pole vaulting with a height of 12’6” on Friday, April 19. Brigham said that it was one of her goals this season to break the record. “I came so close last year to breaking the record,” Brigham said. “I [had] to try... (more...)
Rape culture in America: an ignored truth
Alana Flinn, Sports Editor, JAG reporter
April 17, 2013
As numerous rape trials have captured people’s attention through the media recently, it has become obvious that America is turning a blind eye to our own rape culture problem. While millions of Americans demanded justice for the Indian woman who was gang raped and murdered on a New Delhi... (more...)
Jaguars advance to sub-state championship
Alana Flinn, Sports Editor
March 1, 2013
The Jaguars brought home a 72-63 win against the Leavenworth High School Pioneers on Thursday, Feb. 28 that will advance them to the sub-state championship. Senior Nathan Stacy said that Leavenworth was a good preparation for their sub-state championship. “I think both teams have similar... (more...)
Boys defeat league rivals 71-41
Alana Flinn, Sports Editor
February 13, 2013
The Jaguars defeated their league rivals, the Bonner Springs High School Braves, at home 71-41 on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Junior Wyatt Voorhes scored the first points of the game with a three-pointer, en route to a 9-0 start. The Braves were slow to add points but were fouled and made their first... (more...)
Multi-sport student athletes are becoming less common
Alana Flinn, JagWire sports editor
February 12, 2013
While junior Molly Oshinski grabs her volleyball and knee pads for a day at practice, senior Staton Rebeck stuffs two workout outfits and a yellow Gatorade in his duffle bag for football weights before school and basketball practice after school. Oshinski has chosen to specialize in volleyball... (more...)
Jaguars defeat Olathe Northwest 63-45
Alana Flinn, Sports Editor
January 28, 2013
The Jaguars brought home a 63-45 win against the Olathe Northwest Ravens on Friday, Jan. 25. After trailing by 11-points in the first quarter, senior forward Nathan Stacy and sophomore center Patrick Muldoon led the team to turn around the game. Their combined 37 points rallied the team to... (more...)
Jaguars defeat league rivals 64-42
Alana Flinn, Sports Editor
January 15, 2013
The Jaguars beat their league rivals, the Bonner Springs High School Braves, 64-42 on Friday, Jan. 11. Senior shooting guard Staton Rebeck said that defeating the league rival at their court was a good way to improve for upcoming games. “It’s always a great feeling beating a rival, especially... (more...)
Varsity boys win first game of season
Alana Flinn, Sports Editor
December 16, 2012
The Jaguars brought home a win at their first game of the season over the Piper High School Pirates on Friday, Nov. 30 with a 59-56 victory. The first quarter began with the Jaguars leading 12-2 within the first five minutes of play. The second quarter maintained scoring equilibrium between... (more...)
Junior pursues basketball, transfers schools
Alana Flinn, JagWire sports editor
December 12, 2012
For junior point guard Wyatt Voorhes, basketball has defined almost every aspect of his life. “My entire life has revolved around playing basketball,” Wyatt said. “The game makes me happy and that’s why I dedicate so much time to it.” Wyatt began traveling with a competitive basketball... (more...)
Where parents went wrong
Alana Flinn, JagWire sports editor
December 12, 2012
As I grow older, I crave more independence. While my parents have major influence over my current curfew, what I eat for dinner, and the location I reside in, I think I should begin to take a majority of my parent’s advice with a grain of salt. It’s about time to explore the myths parents... (more...)
Seniors leave impact on football tradition
Alana Flinn, JagWire sports editor
November 13, 2012
As the football season came to an end on Friday, Nov. 2, senior quarterback Skyler Windmiller said that his final game of his high school career was one of serious emotion. “Even during the team warm-ups I began to tear up,” Windmiller said. “Toward the end of the game was... (more...)
Senior Staton Rebeck named for national record
Alana Flinn, JagWire sports editor
November 9, 2012
At the final game of the football season against Bishop Miege High School on Friday, Nov. 2, senior wide receiver Staton Rebeck tied the state record for most receptions in a single game. Head coach Joel Applebee suspected that Rebeck had broken the record the Sunday after the game. “After... (more...)
Jaguars will not advance in state play
Alana Flinn, sports editor
October 27, 2012
The Jaguar volleyball team lost its first two matches at the 5A state tournament and will not advance to Saturday’s semi-final action. The team lost two matches to the Newton High School Railers and the Shawnee Heights Thunderbirds on Friday, Oct. 26. The third seed Jaguars lost their... (more...)
Cross country runners partake in friendly competition
Alana Flinn, JagWire sports editor
October 26, 2012
Laughing, freshmen varsity cross country runners Amber Akin and Ellie Wilson talk about how their friendship has affected their season this year. “We’ve been at this [running competition] since seventh grade,” Wilson said. “We’re pretty much attached.” “We’ve... (more...)
Always think before you act
Alana Flinn, JagWire sports editor
October 26, 2012
What did you do this weekend? If you are hesitant to answer this question, then you are among the many high school students who disregard their unlawful behavior and the impact it will have on their future. At certain ages, namely the teenage years, it is almost expected of teenagers to spend... (more...)
Senior center Knute Holden receives defensive opportunity
Alana Flinn
October 16, 2012
After playing 10 years of football, senior center Knute Holden received the opportunity to play defensive end, a position that he always loved growing up. “Since I was little I played both sides,” Holden said. “It’s just fun going back to something I’ve done my whole life.” After... (more...)
Jaguars beat league rivals 49-12
Alana Flinn, sports editor
October 1, 2012
The Jaguars beat the Bonner Springs High School Braves at Bonner 49-12 on Friday, Sept. 29. Four minutes into the game, senior receiver Staton Rebeck completed a 4-yard touchdown pass. A successful extra point by junior kicker Connor Mills brought the score to 7-0, Jaguars. Ten minutes into... (more...)
School weeks should be four days
Alana Flinn, sports editor
September 26, 2012
As I begrudgingly dragged myself out of bed this morning for school, I came to what I thought was a near-brilliant conclusion: let’s have school four days a week. The extensive benefits of shortening a five-day school week down to four have been proven in school districts across the country.... (more...)
Soccer team plays district rival at Livestrong Stadium for charity
Alana Flinn, reporter
May 17, 2012
An estimated 3,500 fans greeted junior left-defender Bri Franklin as she walked onto the soccer field at Livestrong Stadium on Thursday, April 19. “The crowd was so loud,” Franklin said. “We couldn’t even hear each other on the field. It was insane.” The team beat... (more...)
Soccer team plays district rivals at Livestrong Stadium for charity
Alana Flinn, Reporter
May 14, 2012
An estimated 3,500 fans greeted junior left-defender Bri Franklin as she walked onto the soccer field at Livestrong Stadium on Thursday, April 19. “The crowd was so loud,” Franklin said. “We couldn’t even hear each other on the field. It was insane.” The team beat... (more...)
Boys and girls track wins Kaw Valley League meet
Alana Flinn, Reporter
May 10, 2012
The varsity girls’ track team won their twelfth Kaw Valley League meet in a row, and the boys’ won their fifth in a row on Wednesday, May 9 at Piper High School. Sophomore thrower Mary McDaneld said that all of the hard work put into that individual meet is what brought the team the win. “We... (more...)
JV track season comes to end
Alana Flinn, reporter
May 4, 2012
After the Perry Freshmen-Sophomore meet and the Shawnee Mission North Non-Qualifiers both on Monday, April 30, the junior varsity track season came to an end. Freshman Caleb Latas said that the conclusion of the season left him with mixed emotions. “I’m sad that I’m now finished running,”... (more...)
Freshman achieves varsity position
Alana Flinn
April 25, 2012
Freshman Devin Ristau went into the 2012 track season with the hope of running in a varsity event, but doubted she could achieve that goal. Ristau now runs the 800-meter dash and the 4×800 meter relay for varsity. Ristau tried not to get her hopes up when teams were being made, but her... (more...)
Track team prepares for KU Relays
Alana Flinn, reporter
April 18, 2012
A select group of track team members have qualified for the University of Kansas Relays Friday, April 20-Saturday, April 21 in Lawrence. To qualify, team members have to achieve the top scores or times in their event at meets from the current season as well as previous seasons. Excitement is... (more...)
Junior breaks Kansas girls’ state pole vault record
Alana Flinn, reporter
April 6, 2012
Junior Emily Brigham broke the girls’ Kansas state track record for pole vault on Thursday, April 5 at the Jaguar Invitational. Brigham feels that clearing the height of 13 feet is a symbol of her hard work. “I practice year round,” Brigham said. “I put all my time and effort... (more...)
Track athlete prepares for four varsity events
Alana Flinn
March 30, 2012
As second year track member sophomore Mary Altman practices for a new season, she knows that preparation is important. As a varsity member of four events, Altman invests numerous hours perfecting the foundation for these events outside of the season. To prepare for her favorite event, high... (more...)
A young javelin team prepares for new season
Alana Flinn, Reporter
March 23, 2012
Both boys and girls javelin teams consist of moderately young students according to javelin coach Cory Wurtz. The boys team consists of only freshmen and sophomores, while the girls team has two seniors. The boys have no returning throwers. However, the girls team has two returning varsity... (more...)
Robotics team places 17th out of 64 teams at competition
Alana Flinn, reporter
March 7, 2012
The robotics team placed 17th out of 64 teams in the FIRST Robotics KC Regional on Thursday, March 1-Saturday, March 3. The objective of the competition was to design a robot that could shoot as many basketballs into hoops in a given time. Starting on the first day of the competition, the team... (more...)
Generational parenting styles cause problematic clash
Alana Flinn, reporter
March 1, 2012
Our parents’ generation was one that was shown little affection. Their parents were very strict, forcing them into an early adulthood in which their religions, responsibilities and relationships were chosen for them, which was a reflection of the times. Parent to child relationships were... (more...)
Varsity wins second to last game of regular season
Alana Flinn, Reporter
February 24, 2012
The Jaguars took the court for the second to last game of the regular season against Lansing High School on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Lansing got the tip off and made a three pointer to begin the game. Play continued with three pointers from both teams, and the first quarter ended with a score of 14-13,... (more...)
Athlete ends season early with injury
Alana Flinn
February 16, 2012
After sophomore shooting guard Ben Carroll fractured his knee in the game on Wednesday, Jan. 4 against Piper High School, he was in a state of shock. “I didn’t know what was going to happen,” Carroll said. “It popped, and then everything was a blur.” Carroll went to... (more...)
Freshman bowler looks forward to next four years
Alana Flinn
February 3, 2012
Freshman bowler Maridee Weber experienced a pang of excitement when she heard the news that she made the school’s first bowling team. “Essentially, there were no girls cut from the team,” Weber said. “However, I still felt good knowing that I was just good enough.” So far in the season,... (more...)
Student section at basketball games calls for behavior check
Alana Flinn, reporter
February 2, 2012
During recent basketball games, the student section has been directed by athletic director Matt Fedde to cease with some of their chants. While observing some of the students, I could see an angry reaction to the requests. However, the game supervisors are well within their rights to stop and... (more...)
Boys basketball place second at Coffeyville tournament
Alana Flinn, reporter
January 26, 2012
The Jaguars finished their weekend tournament in Coffeyville, Kan. second out of eight teams. They won the first two games 60-54 against Parkview High School on Thursday, Jan. 19 and 69-63 against Oologah High School on Friday, Jan. 20. In the championship on Saturday, Jan. 21, they lost to... (more...)
Varsity boys to compete in Coffeyville tournament
Alana Flinn, reporter
January 18, 2012
The Jaguars boys varsity basketball team will travel to Coffeyville, Kan. on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. for a tournament. The tournament will consist of three games, and the Jaguars will face off against Parkville High School in the first round at 8:45 p.m. on Thursday. Junior guard Jake Theis is... (more...)
Jags to face big test against rival team
Alana Flinn, reporter
January 13, 2012
As the Jaguars prepare for their home game against the Basehor-Linwood Bobcats on Friday, Jan. 13, many players feel this game will be the most crucial of the season. “This game will prove that we can be a top team in the KAW Valley League,” sophomore guard Nick Friesner said. The Bobcats... (more...)
Track coach wins state award
Alana Flinn, reporter
December 14, 2011
Assistant track coach Cory Wurtz was awarded the Kansas Cross Country Track and Field Coaches Association’s Assistant Coach of the Year Award for coaching javelin. Head track coach Chris Dunback nominated Wurtz for the award because of the success he has had with his athletes. “He deserves... (more...)
Varsity player breaks six school records
Alana Flinn, reporter
December 7, 2011
As a huge crowd turned out for the first home varsity game of the season, junior forward Nathan Stacy broke six school records during the win of 76-75 over the Gardner Edgerton Trailblazers. The records broken include scoring (37), rebounding (20), most shots attempted, most shots made, most... (more...)
Nine choir members earn recognition from KMEA
Alana Flinn, reporter
November 17, 2011
Nine choir members earned recognition at auditions for the Kansas Music Educators Association district choir last week. Out of more than 800 students throughout the state who auditioned for the KMEA Middle Level All-State Honor Choir (grades 7, 8 and 9), five freshmen singers were accepted... (more...)
Upcoming winter sports
Alana Flinn, reporter
November 15, 2011
Wrestling As the team rolls out the mats each day for practice, head wrestling coach Travis Keal has specific goals for the wrestlers to carry with them during the season. “Our goal is to have each wrestler better themselves daily in the classroom and in the practice room,” Keal... (more...)
Administration ignores drug problem due to bullying stress
Alana Flinn, reporter
November 15, 2011
There are two big issues that affect high schools everywhere: drugs and bullying. As teenagers become more discreet about bullying, they’re learning how to become discreet with drug use as well. At our school, we focus on the wrong issue: classic abuse. Since when have you seen a kid put... (more...)
As Chiefs strive for successful season, fan support may lessen
Alana Flinn, reporter
October 20, 2011
If you thrive on victory, then the Kansas City Chiefs are not the team for you. However, if you do not feel a necessity to have a constant winning streak, then your faith should lie with the home team. The Chiefs may not be the most successful team, but all of the necessary fundamentals for... (more...)
Football moms provide support for team
Alana Flinn, reporter
October 20, 2011
As Hope Windmiller, mother of junior quarterback Skyler Windmiller, prepares herself for a fast-paced Friday, she knows that it is not just a typical weekday. After spending two hours chalking 10-15 football players’ driveways with positive messages, she moves on to being present at the... (more...)
Increase hallway courtesy to decrease hallway conflicts
Alana Flinn, reporter
September 29, 2011
Simple yet significant, the school hallway is a confusing domain. Surely you’ve figured out the quickest way to make it from a C-wing Spanish class to a ground level art class, but what happens when that plan back fires and you are forced to use the main hall? Easy. Follow common courtesy... (more...)
Longtime friendship gives football team advantage
Alana Flinn, reporter
September 13, 2011
With the first two wins under his belt, junior wide receiver L.J. Hatch knows that he holds an upper hand against other Kaw Valley League teams. Hatch is able to depend on his longtime teammate junior quarterback Skyler Windmiller. “Skyler and I have been playing together for a long time,... (more...)
Varsity wins first game against Lansing High School
Alana Flinn, reporter
September 8, 2011
After a dominating first half against the Lansing Lions on Friday, Sept. 2, the varsity football team set the bar high for a hopeful season with their 42-21 win. The defense, led by senior defensive lineman Zach Callahan, offered insight to the power the line delivers. Impressive offense was... (more...)