The student news site of Mill Valley High School

Mill Valley News
The student news site of Mill Valley High School

Mill Valley News
The student news site of Mill Valley High School

Mill Valley News
Seniors Cole Morris, Lucas Krull and Ben Hecht lead their teammates out of the tunnel at the football game against KC Southwest on Friday, Sept. 25.

Jaguars defeat KC Southwest Indians 42-6

Jaguars improve record to 4-0 with win over the Indians
Kat Anglemyer, JAG editor-in-chief • September 26, 2015

The Jaguars won against the KC Southwest Indians 42-6 on Friday, Sept. 25, remaining undefeated. In the first quarter of the game, senior quarterback Logan Koch, senior running back Christian...

On the sideline, freshman Jake Ashford inbounds the ball against opponent on Saturday, Sept. 26. The team won against Topeka with a score of 2-1.

Photo Gallery: Boys Soccer v. Topeka: Sept. 26

September 26, 2015

On the green, junior Grace Van Inwegen marks her ball, so that it is out of the way.

Photo Gallery: Girls golf at Washburn Rural Invitational: Sept. 24

September 26, 2015

In preparation for the halftime show, the band takes direction from senior Lindsay Hamner the morning of the football game against Blue Valley Northwest on Friday, Sept. 11. The band, as well as the football team, dance team and physical education classes have been able to use the turf since it was placed on the field.

New turf football fields placed at both district high schools

Improvements to fields look to provide better facilities for all athletics and actvities
Tori Aerni, Morgan Gurwell, and Braden Shaw • September 24, 2015

Grass stains and standing puddles are a problem of the past for the football team, as the natural grass field was replaced with turf field over the summer. Around eight months ago, a committee of parents,...

Hitting the ball over the net, junior Morgan Thomas scores a point. The team won against Tonganoxie in three games. "We picked on their weak spots, but we made too many unforced errors," Thomas said. "In practice, we are going to work hard so we can win our tournament this weekend and KVL this season."

Volleyball sweeps Tonganoxie

Jaguars beat Tonganoxie in all three sets
Taylor Anderson, JAG editor-in-chief • September 23, 2015

The volleyball team defeated Tonganoxie on Tuesday, Sept. 22, winning each set with scores of 25-16, 25-8 and 25-15, respectively. Junior outside hitter Morgan Thomas said the win demonstrated...

Running towards the tennis ball, freshman Anika Roy plays in a tennis quad on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Photo Gallery: Girls tennis vs. De Soto, Immaculata and Lincoln College Prep: Sept. 22

September 23, 2015

After practice, freshman Ryan Williams takes an ice bath with his teammates on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Prior to league change, athletes reassess current facilities

Athletic facilities of EKL schools and Mill Valley differ greatly, according to athletes and coaches
Nick Booth, Jason Chen, and Sarah Myers • September 21, 2015

As teams prepare to enter the Eastern Kansas League next fall, athletes are previewing what competition will look like in the EKL. When looking at how Mill Valley’s facilities compare to those of EKL...

Seniors Lucas Krull and Cole Morris cheer alongside teammates and cheerleaders. The Jaguars defeated the Derby Panthers, 27-20, on Friday, Sept. 18.

Jaguars defeat Derby in ‘Cousin Bowl,’ improve to 3-0

Jaguar defense comes up big in last four minutes to hang on for 27-20 victory
Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief • September 19, 2015

The cousins stood in the light of the concession stand after the 27-20 Jaguar victory over Derby High School.  Head coaches Joel Applebee and Brandon Clark, who are good friends as well, didn’t...

During the boys soccer game on Thursday, Sept. 17, senior Colby Sirivongxay fights for possession of the ball. The team lost 4-3 to Gardner-Edgerton.

Boys soccer loses to Gardner-Edgerton 4-3

Missed opportunities on offense led to Jaguars' defeat, falling to 3-2 on the season
Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief • September 18, 2015

The boys soccer team lost to the Gardner-Edgerton Blazers 4-3 on Thursday, Sept. 17. After a five-goal first half, the second half was an equally-tight affair with less scoring, but more chances for...

Q&A: Cousins will coach against each other in Homecoming football game

Q&A: Cousins will coach against each other in Homecoming football game

Friday night will be a competition between football coach Joel Applebee and Derby football coach Brandon Clark, who are also cousins, in the 'Cousin Bowl'
Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief • September 17, 2015

This interview was completed via Skype between the Mill Valley and Derby journalism departments on Wednesday, Sept. 16. What is your background as coaches? Mill Valley football coach Joel Applebee:...

During the game against Turner on Tuesday Sept. 15, senior Marisa Macias stands in her ready position. The team beat Turner in all three games played.

Volleyball takes victory over Turner

Jaguars win all three games against Turner
Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief • September 16, 2015

  The volleyball team earned a victory in its match against Turner on Tuesday,  Sept. 15, winning all three sets 25-9, 25-10 and 25-12. Freshman middle hitter Adelle Warford said although...

While waving an American flag, the Jaguar football team sways back and forth waiting for their entrance to start the game against Blue Valley Northwest in Friday, Sept. 11. The Jaguars defeated the Huskies, 40-6, furthering their record to 2-0.

Jaguars improve to 2-0 with win over Huskies

A 40-6 win over the Blue Valley Northwest Huskies improves the Jaguars to 2-0
Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief • September 12, 2015

In the first home varsity game played on the turf on Friday, Sept. 11, the Jaguars came out on top, defeating Blue Valley Northwest 40-6. Here is a recap of each scoring drive: 7-0; Jaguars Junior running...

Load More Stories