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Ryan Mendenhall, 10; Caitlyn Alexander, 12; Rory Freyermuth, 12; Drake Wasleski, 12 at the maple Woods Tournament March Third.
Scholars Set Sights On Nationals
The Buzz On Caffeine: How It Affects Teen Health
The Buzz On Caffeine: How It Affects Teen Health
Febuary 28, Regionals: Melodee Louis-Loradin, 10; Kenna Y Martinez Ayala, 10; Aeris Cornwell, 12; Chloee Louis-Loradin, 12; Ellie Rice, 10; Caden Grossman, 11; Austin Hubler, 10
Small Team, Big Results: Science Olympiad Heading To State
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - Trophy arrives in Mexico - Felipe Angeles International Airport, Zumpango, Mexico - February 27, 2026 General view of the FIFA World Cup trophy REUTERS/Luis Cortes
World Cup Fever Comes To Kansas City
junior Makayla Andrews
Junior Earns Dream Trip To Spain
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Brings Heroes Back To Life
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Brings Heroes Back To Life
Screaming for their teammates, sophomore Margaret Vavak, junior Destiny Manyawu, seniors Ava Miles and Londyn Parker cheer for a basket during the district basketball game Mar. 4. Varsity won against Liberty High School with a score of 90-34. “It was a lot of fun because we all care about each other and treat each other like sisters. Being able to cheer them on every day in practice and in games is a really fun experience and it honestly just brings up everyone’s energy,” Miles said.
D1 Dreams, Real Pressure
From Injury To The Pro Bowl
From Injury To The Pro Bowl
Lucey Sewell, 9; Claire Smith, 11; Marlie Sewell, 11
A Piercing Review: My Trip To Beautiful Body Tattoo
'A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms': Simple, Funny, Lighthearted
‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’: Simple, Funny, Lighthearted
senior Carson Crockett
Faith Across The Atlantic: Senior Prepares For Mission Trip
Freshman Hailey Weick talks to junior Ariana Baker-Laster in the 9 - 0 win against Lee's Summit North High School Oct. 13 in an away game.
Handling The Pressure: Freshman Finds Place On Varsity 
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Tennis Player Chasing Divison 1 Dreams
Student Shares Passion Through Music
Student Shares Passion Through Music
Riley Atkinson and his father Jason Atkinson
A Father’s Influence
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Brings Heroes Back To Life
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Brings Heroes Back To Life
Lucey Sewell, 9; Claire Smith, 11; Marlie Sewell, 11
A Piercing Review: My Trip To Beautiful Body Tattoo
'A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms': Simple, Funny, Lighthearted
‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’: Simple, Funny, Lighthearted
'Hot Fuzz' Review: From Quiet Village to Explosive Chaos
‘Hot Fuzz’ Review: From Quiet Village to Explosive Chaos
Dunkin' Review: If You Drink Black Coffee… Look Away Now
Dunkin’ Review: If You Drink Black Coffee… Look Away Now
Girls Basketball In State Finals After Win Against Jackson
Girls Basketball In State Finals After Win Against Jackson
Boys Volleyball Season Opens At Jamboree
Boys Volleyball Season Opens At Jamboree
School Sends Girls Basketball Off To State
School Sends Girls Basketball Off To State
Spring Sports Get Into Swing Of Things
Spring Sports Get Into Swing Of Things
Screaming for their teammates, sophomore Margaret Vavak, junior Destiny Manyawu, seniors Ava Miles and Londyn Parker cheer for a basket during the district basketball game Mar. 4. Varsity won against Liberty High School with a score of 90-34. “It was a lot of fun because we all care about each other and treat each other like sisters. Being able to cheer them on every day in practice and in games is a really fun experience and it honestly just brings up everyone’s energy,” Miles said.
D1 Dreams, Real Pressure
Girls Basketball In State Finals After Win Against Jackson
Girls Basketball In State Finals After Win Against Jackson
Boys Volleyball Season Opens At Jamboree
Boys Volleyball Season Opens At Jamboree
School Sends Girls Basketball Off To State
School Sends Girls Basketball Off To State
Spring Sports Get Into Swing Of Things
Spring Sports Get Into Swing Of Things
Girls Basketball Earns District Championship
Girls Basketball Earns District Championship
Screaming for their teammates, sophomore Margaret Vavak, junior Destiny Manyawu, seniors Ava Miles and Londyn Parker cheer for a basket during the district basketball game Mar. 4. Varsity won against Liberty High School with a score of 90-34. “It was a lot of fun because we all care about each other and treat each other like sisters. Being able to cheer them on every day in practice and in games is a really fun experience and it honestly just brings up everyone’s energy,” Miles said.
D1 Dreams, Real Pressure
From Injury To The Pro Bowl
From Injury To The Pro Bowl
Lucey Sewell, 9; Claire Smith, 11; Marlie Sewell, 11
A Piercing Review: My Trip To Beautiful Body Tattoo
'A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms': Simple, Funny, Lighthearted
‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’: Simple, Funny, Lighthearted
Liv & Learn: The One About Senioritis
Liv & Learn: The One About Senioritis
Liv & Learn: The One About Senioritis
Liv & Learn: The One About Senioritis
Liv & Learn: Valentine's Day
Liv & Learn: Valentine’s Day
'Liv & Learn!': Choir's Future Falcon Week
‘Liv & Learn!’: Choir’s Future Falcon Week
Varsity View: Emeralds Dancer Lyla Reeves
Varsity View: Emeralds Dancer Lyla Reeves
Liv & Learn: Goals For 2026
Liv & Learn: Goals For 2026
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Girls Basketball In State Finals After Win Against Jackson
Girls Basketball In State Finals After Win Against Jackson
Ariana Baker-Laster, Photographer

The varsity girls basketball team beat Jackson High School today 52-31 in the semifinals at Mizzou Arena. They will play in the state championship game tomorrow against the winner of the game between Incarnate Word Academy...

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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Brings Heroes Back To Life
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Brings Heroes Back To Life
Benjamin Coder, Reporter
Screaming for their teammates, sophomore Margaret Vavak, junior Destiny Manyawu, seniors Ava Miles and Londyn Parker cheer for a basket during the district basketball game Mar. 4. Varsity won against Liberty High School with a score of 90-34. “It was a lot of fun because we all care about each other and treat each other like sisters. Being able to cheer them on every day in practice and in games is a really fun experience and it honestly just brings up everyone’s energy,” Miles said.
D1 Dreams, Real Pressure
Story Connors and Chloe Van Meter
Opinion
Lucey Sewell, 9; Claire Smith, 11; Marlie Sewell, 11
A Piercing Review: My Trip To Beautiful Body Tattoo
Lucey Sewell, Reporter
'A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms': Simple, Funny, Lighthearted
‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’: Simple, Funny, Lighthearted
Owen Garrett, Reviewer
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Ryan Mendenhall, 10; Caitlyn Alexander, 12; Rory Freyermuth, 12; Drake Wasleski, 12 at the maple Woods Tournament March Third.
Scholars Set Sights On Nationals
Charlotte Conway Colthup, Reporter
The Buzz On Caffeine: How It Affects Teen Health
The Buzz On Caffeine: How It Affects Teen Health
Stella Crilley and Havyn Judin
Febuary 28, Regionals: Melodee Louis-Loradin, 10; Kenna Y Martinez Ayala, 10; Aeris Cornwell, 12; Chloee Louis-Loradin, 12; Ellie Rice, 10; Caden Grossman, 11; Austin Hubler, 10
Small Team, Big Results: Science Olympiad Heading To State
Charlotte Conway Colthup, Reporter
Sports
Boys Volleyball Season Opens At Jamboree
Boys Volleyball Season Opens At Jamboree
Makayla Andrews, Audrey Nielsen
School Sends Girls Basketball Off To State
School Sends Girls Basketball Off To State
Isla Decker and Gianna Escutia
Spring Sports Get Into Swing Of Things
Spring Sports Get Into Swing Of Things
Gianna Escutia and Mia Taggart
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Girls Basketball Earns District Championship
Girls Basketball Earns District Championship
Ariana Baker-Laster and Reese Hansen
StuCo Blood Drive Brings In 31 Units
StuCo Blood Drive Brings In 31 Units
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Sipes Wins Wrestling State; Three Others Medal
Sipes Wins Wrestling State; Three Others Medal
Ava Herman and Tyson Shanks
Every Falcon Has A Story
senior Carson Crockett
Faith Across The Atlantic: Senior Prepares For Mission Trip
Charlotte Conway Colthup, Reporter
Freshman Hailey Weick talks to junior Ariana Baker-Laster in the 9 - 0 win against Lee's Summit North High School Oct. 13 in an away game.
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Tennis Player Chasing Divison 1 Dreams
Hadley Byler, Reporter