The winter sports season commences at the school

The winter sports teams set high goals for the upcoming season

Avery Curry, JagWire reporter/photographer

December 15, 2025

Coming up for air, sophomore Turner Bruce competes in the 100 yard breaststroke, Jan. 25, 2025 (By Aubri Brizendine)

Boys Swimming

Last year junior Andrew Martin placed fourth at state for the 100-yard backstroke, while the rest of the team finished 22nd overall.

"I motivate myself by seeing my teammates pushing through. That helps me get through a difficult set." - sophomore Caleb Hansen

First year on the powerlifting team, freshman Callie Caldwell finishes a hang clean, Dec. 8, 2022 (By Jules Shumaker)

Boys and Girls Powerlifting

Last year, senior Max Bolan and sophomore Gavin Welch placed fourth in hang clean and sixth in bench press. Junior Avery Huber placed second in the 132-pound weight class.

"We’re hoping to grow a lot this year and maintain that chemistry that makes a good team." - Powerlifting coach Tim Thomas

Using the two hand bowling method, junior Jake Brown focuses onto the pins for a strike, Jan. 23, 2025 (By Emma Ronning)

Boys and Girls Bowling

The girls bowling team placed fourth place at state with a total score of 2297. The girls won many of their meets, with the boys team also placing high.

"Our team’s goals this year are to win the Cat Cup against DeSoto, and then to potentially make it further up in regionals than we did last year." - senior Chase Jackson

Searching for her opponent’s weaknesses, junior Finley Rose prepares for a takedown, Jan. 29, 2025. (By Stella Harryman)

Boys and Girls Wrestling

The boys wrestling team placed seventh at state. Four of the 12 athletes placed in the top six. Though the girls team did not qualify, senior Finley Rose qualified as an individual.

"[Wrestling] really changes you as a person, mentally and physically. It’s a tough sport, and a lot of people are scared to do it, but it’s really fun." - sophomore Aniya Hood

Looking to pass the ball to her teammate, freshman Riley Marshall attempts to rush past her opponent, Dec. 8, 2023. (By Alonnah Gage)

Boys and Girls Basketball

Ranking seventh in Kansas, the boys basketball team concluded their previous season with an 18-5 record, while the girls team finished at 12-10.

"Our goal is to perform better than we did last year, and then improve individually at each level. I think the most important thing is if we improve, then the wins will follow us." - Girls Basketball coach Carter Sebasto

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Avery Curry, JagWire reporter/photographer

This is sophomore Avery Curry’s first year on the JagWire staff, and she will take on the position of a writer and photographer. Outside of journalism, she is involved in Relay For Life, plays volleyball and snowboards. She also enjoys playing piano, traveling and watching movies and TV shows with her dad.

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