Harrisonville Sports
Harrisonville freshman KK Middleton leads a fast break during last week's championship game of the Archie Tournament.
Lady Wildcats finish runner-up in Archie Tournament
The Harrisonville girls fell behind in the first quarter and were unable to mount a comeback in the championship game of the Archie Tournament on Saturday.
Harrisonville senior Michael Garrie dives on the court for a steal during the championship game of the Archie Tournament on Saturday night. The Wildcats defeated Rich Hill, 71-47, to win the third tournament for the third year in a row. Harrisonville will face Oak Grove at home Friday on courtwarming night.
Harrisonville boys win Archie Tournament for third-straight year
ARCHIE — For the third-consecutive year, the Harrisonville boys basketball team is headed into February fresh off a tournament victory.
Harrisonville wrestling coach Eric DeVenney got choked up talking about his wife and how much she’s meant to him in his life and coaching career. DeVenney addressed the large crowd, and talked about his career and thanked many people for the career he’s had at Harrisonville.
DeVenney to retire after 31 years of teaching, coaching
After a quarter century of teaching and coaching at Harrisonville, Eric DeVenney is ready to move on to the next chapter of his life.
Harrisonville senior Kayleigh Norris wins her second-straight Missouri River Valley Conference West meet. Norris won the race by nearly two minutes, crossing the finish line in a time of 18:23.2.
Harrisonville senior named Gatorade Missouri Girls Cross Country Player of the Year
In its 40th year of honoring the nation’s most elite high school athletes, Gatorade announced Kayleigh Norris of Harrisonville High School is the 2024-25 Gatorade Missouri Girls Cross Country Player of the Year.
Kennedy Smalley (6) spikes the ball over two defenders during a home match this fall. Smalley, a sophomore at Johnson County Community College, finished second on the team in kills this year. The 2023 Harrionville graduate is aiming to play volleyball after graduation in the spring.
Harrisonville graduate aiming to play volleyball beyond JCCC
After two successful seasons at Johnson County Community College, Kennedy Smalley is ready to take on her next challenge on the volleyball court.
Drexel senior Josie Parks, center, jumps for joy after crossing the finish line as the Class 1 state champion in the 100-meter dash at the MSHSAA state track and field meet. It was Parks’ first individual state title after medaling in the event the past three years.
2024 sports year in review: Individual titles highlight past year
Like almost every year, the past 12 months have been filled with many great accomplishments and stories that captivated fans and audiences of our area high schools.
Harrisonville senior Jackson Shrout (42) leads a fast break during a recent home game.
Harrisonville boys win tournament, extend win streak
The Harrisonville boys basketball team beat a rival, avenged a previous loss from earlier in the year and defeated a team it hadn’t beat in eight years en route to winning the Butler Tournament last week.
Harrisonville senior Luke DeVenney, top, pins Warrensburg’s Henry Wheeler during the second period of their 132-pound match at the Harrisonville Christmas Tournament. DeVenney finished second in the tournament.
DeVenney leads Harrisonville wrestling team at home tourney
At its last big tournament before the holiday break, the Harrisonville boys wrestling team had a solid showing over the weekend.
Sherwood’s Cooper McDonald, left, and Kayleen Gariepy medaled at the 26-team Lady Pirate Invitational in Belton last weekend. McDonald finished second in the 140-pound weight class, while Gariepy placed third at 190 pounds.
Girls wrestlers compete well at Belton Tournament
The Harrisonville, Pleasant Hill and Sherwood girls wrestling squads competed in the 26-team Lady Pirate Invitational on Friday and Saturday.
Harrisonville sophomore Jaxton Chrostowski dribbles around a Lexington defender during Friday’s home game against Lexington. Chrostowski led all players with 33 points in the Wildcats’ 63-51 victory The Cats won three games last week, bouncing back from losing two of three games in the Summit Christian Academy Tournament the week prior.
Wildcats pick up two home wins last week
After back-to-back losses to end the Summit Christian Academy Tournament earlier in the month, the Harrisonville boys basketball team bounced back with three-straight victories last week.
Pleasant Hill senior Alana Thelin carries Jeff City’s Caroline Bell into the center of the mat during their 170-pound match Friday at the Steve Leslie Invitational. Thelin defeated Bell by tech fall, 21-3, and then went on to win the tournament. The returning state champ led the Chicks in their home tournament.
Harrisonville, Pleasant Hill teams battle tough competition at Steve Leslie Invitational
PLEASANT HILL — Wrestlers got their first taste of tournament action this season over the weekend at the annual Steve Leslie Invitational.
Harrisonville junior Mia Jackson, left, deflects a Smith-Cotton pass to senior Lily Tarwater, right, during last Friday's season opener.
Harrisonville girls fall to Smith-Cotton
Unfortunately for the Harrisonville girls basketball team, turnovers on the offensive end of the court turned into points on the other end for Smith-Cotton on Friday night.
Harrisonville senior Eli Baker (1) shoots a floater during Friday’s season-opener against Smith-Cotton. Harrisonville lost the game, 68-51.
Harrisonville boys drop season opener to Tigers
The Harrisonville boys basketball team was unable to keep pace with Smith-Cotton in its season opener Friday night.
Harrisonville boys basketball coach Jeff Langrehr, right, gives instructions during practice earlier this month.
Harrisonville boys basketball team hopes to reload, not rebuild
This year’s Harrisonville boys Basketball team will be a lot like their female counterparts were last year –young and inexperienced to begin the season.
Harrisonville junior Mia Jackson dribbles downcourt during a drill at practice last week. The Lady Wildcats kicked off practice on Nov. 4. Their first game is scheduled for Nov. 22.
Harrisonville girls basketball squad is young, but returns loads of experience
The Harrisonville girls basketball team went through bumps and bruises last year as a young and inexperienced squad, but now it’s a year older and hopes to turn those mistakes into rewards this winter.
Pleasant Hill senior running back Garrison Hartsell (29) runs one of his three rushing touchdowns Friday night, helping the Roosters beat Harrisonville 43-20.
Pleasant Hill eliminates Harrisonville from district football playoffs
PLEASANT HILL — Two streaks remained alive for the Roosters football team Friday night, while the Harrisonville season came to an end earlier than it hoped.
Harrisonville senior Kayleigh Norris recently committed to running cross country and track and field at the University of Alabama. She will join the Crimson Tide after graduation in May.
Roll Tide: Harrisonville senior Kayleigh Norris commits to run at Alabama
Harrisonville senior Kayleigh Norris has a new nickname at the high school since she announced her college commitment.
High school football recap: Three teams advance in district tournaments
The Roosters swept the Wildcats this season, with the second win ending the Cats’ season.
Harrisonville senior Steven Overbay finished 28th at the Class 4 district meet Saturday. He qualified for the state meet for the third year in a row.
Norris, Overbay state bound for Harrisonville
KEARNEY — A pair of Harrisonville senior runners are headed to the Class 4 state cross country meet this weekend in Columbia.
Harrisonville junior quarterback Levi Hall (2) follows a block from senior Nate Reynolds (22) during one of his four touchdown runs Friday night. Hall helped Harrisonville beat Grandview, 52-14, in the first round of the Class 4 district tournament. The Wildcats will play at 7 p.m. Friday at Pleasant Hill.
Harrisonville, Pleasant Hill rematch set for district semifinals
The Harrisonville football team will have a chance to avenge one of its four losses this season, and a chance to end a four-game losing skid to its Cass Country rival Friday night.
Harrisonville senior Tryin Samples returns a punt against Odessa on Oct. 25.
Quick action, surgery saves Harrisonville senior's leg
Just hours after walking off the Memorial Stadium field following a Harrisonville High School football postseason win, Tryin Samples learned he came close to possibly losing his right leg.
The Sherwood football team listens to the national anthem before Friday's district game against Butler.
Wildcats advance; Marksmen shot down in district action
For the second year in a row, the Harrisonville football team won a home district game with ease. On Friday night, the Wildcats crushed Grandview, 52-14, advancing to the Class 4 District 7 semifinals.
Harrisonville junior Austin Eng, center, sprints through Pleasant Hill defenders during the Wildcats’ 2-1 home win last week. Harrisonville will play at Center at 2 p.m. Saturday for its district opener.
Harrisonville boys soccer to rematch Center in district opener
The Harrisonville boys soccer regular season finale on Tuesday was just a warm-up game for its district tournament opener.
Harrisonville senior Kayleigh Norris wins her second-straight Missouri River Valley Conference West meet. Norris won the race by nearly two minutes, crossing the finish line in a time of 18:23.2.
Harrisonville's Norris, Pleasant Hill girls win MRVC West cross country titles
RICHMOND — Harrisonville and Pleasant Hill brought home the individual and team titles at last week’s Missouri River Valley Conference West girls race.
Harrisonville junior Keller Johnson, right, throws down Odessa running back Lake Waters during Friday’s game. Odessa won the game, 28-25, despite the Wildcats leading 25-21 after three quarters.
Harrisonville staying home for district opener
When its game finished Friday night at Memorial Stadium, the Harrisonville football team and coaches were quite certain they were hitting the road for their district tournament this week.
Harrisonville lost its regular season finale, but it will host a district playoff game on Friday night.
Week 9 football recap; District brackets released
Six of seven area football teams closed out the regular season schedules with victories Friday night. Five teams will have a bye next week when the district tournaments begin.
A group of Harrisonville defenders swarm Oak Grove senior running back Logan Pittman during Friday night’s game at Memorial Stadium. Harrisonville cruised to victory, winning 42-7 in front of the home crowd.
Wildcat pounce on Panthers
For the first time all season, the Harrisonville football team has a winning streak. It’s taken until eight games into the season, but the Wildcats were able to put back-to-back wins together.
Football Week 8 recap
It's been a successful week for the most of the area high school football teams.
Midway won Friday's home game, defeating Cole Camp, 22-14.
Week 7 football recap
Five of the seven area football teams won their respective games Friday night.
Pleasant Hill junior Lucas VanMeter (1) intercepts an option pitch from Harrisonville junior quarterback Levi Hall during the second quarter Friday night at Eklund Field. VanMeter scored a touchdown on the play, as it was part of a 21-0 run fo the Roosters. Pleasant Hill beat Harrisonville 41-28.
Roosters drop Wildcats in rivalry contest
PLEASANT HILL — Just as the Roosters were grabbing momentum in the second quarter Friday night, things went from bad to worse for the Harrisonville football team.
The Pleasant Hill girls cross country team won the Gans Creek Classic white division Saturday in Columbia. It was the first time the Chicks have ever won the meet, which is held at the same course as the state meet.
Cross country: Chicks win Gans Creek Classic; Wildcats compete at two meets
COLUMBIA — For the first time in school history, the Pleasant Hill girls cross country team won the Gans Creek Classic.
The Harrisonville girls tennis team honored both of its seniors and their parents before last week’s home match against Clinton. The two seniors are Samantha Smith and Taylor Jennings. The Clinton players came over to watch the recognition.
Harrisonville girls tennis squad collects more wins
The Lady Cats have had a strong conference performance in an 8-1 win over Odessa on Sept. 24.
Harrisonville senior running back Brandon Phillips runs through sevearl Cassville defenders during a touchdown run Friday night. Phillips scored both of  Harrisonville’s touchdowns in the 13-7 victory.
Harrisonville wins homecoming battle
Harrisonville’s homecoming game was a defensive battle Friday night, and the Wildcats didn’t need any second-half points to earn the non-conference win.
Week 5 high school football recap
For the second-straight week, the Blackhawks shut out their opponent and pick up another win.
Harrisonville senior wide receiver Eli Baker (11) hauls in a catch Friday night at Warrensburg.
Harrisonville's homecoming game follows lopsided road loss
Harrisonville football coach Brent Maxwell and his squad are arguably happy to be back at home this week after a forgettable loss at Warrensburg last Friday.
Titus King scores the first goal for Harrisonville in the Cats 4-2 loss to St. Pius X. Two days later, the Wildcats beat Grandview 5-1.
Harrisonville boys soccer earns its first win of the season
After four tough losses to open the season, the Harrisonville boys soccer team earned its first win last week.
Harrisonville senior Kayleigh Norris sprints down the final stretch of the track Saturday night the Olathe Twilight meet. Norris finished third and ran a personal-best time at the meet.
Norris finishes third at Olathe Twilight meet
OLATHE — Harrisonville senior Kayleigh Norris ran a personal-best time Saturday night competing at a meet that’s quickly grown to be a prestigious one.
Harrisonville senior Brandon Phillips (17) stiff arms Center sophomore Larry Clayton during a long run Friday night. Harrisonville won the game 55-14 after taking a 55-0 lead into halftime.
Harrisonville routs Center, responds from Week 2 loss
Harrisonville’s offense got back on track Friday night as it blew out Center and won its first conference game of the season.
Harrisonville freshman London Wooten (1) spikes the ball over two Holden defenders during last week’s home match with Holden. Harrisonville won the match in four sets.
Harrisonville volleyball sweeps last week's three opponents
The Harrisonville volleyball team improved its record to .500 after beating all three of its opponents last week.
High school football Week 3 scores
The Blackhawks (2-1) got back on the winning track at Holden on Friday night. They took control early and never looked back.
Harrisonville girls tennis squad competes well in Joplin
The Harrisonville girls tennis team traveled to Joplin to compete in a 24-team season opening tournament. 
Harrisonville senior running back Nate Reynolds (22) runs away from a Bolivar defender during a 62-yard touchdown Friday night. Reynolds scored on two long plays in the first quarter before leaving the game with an injury. Friday’s home opener went to overtime, but Bolivar defeated Harrisonville, 29-28.
Harrisonville loses overtime thriller to Bolivar
Harrisonville’s home opener came down to one play Friday night, and unfortunately for the Wildcats, it didn’t go their way.
High School football Week 2 scores
The Wildcats fall to 1-1 on the season after a heartbreaking loss in their home opener.
Harrisonville senior Kayleigh Norris won the Tim Nixon Invitational in Liberty on Saturday. Norris won the meet for the second-straight year, but ran seven seconds faster than she did last year.
Harrisonville senior Norris wins Liberty invitational
LIBERTY — Harrisonville senior Kayleigh Norris began her final high school cross country season right where she finished last year – at the front of the pack.
The Harrisonville offense prepares to snap the ball Friday night at Richmond. The Wildcats won 41-6, thanks to seven rushing touchdowns.
Harrisonville cruises past Richmond
The Harrisonville rushing attack was too much for Richmond to handle Friday night, helping the Wildcats earn their first season opening win in three years.
Harrisonville's Kayleigh Norris returns for her senior year as the defending cross country state champion.
Norris, Overbay to lead Harrisonville cross country teams
Harrisonville returns a pair of state qualifying cross country runners, and coach Shawn Gibbs is excited to see how both finish their careers.
High school football Week 1 scores, quick recap
Five of the eight area teams won tonight, with two of them squeaking out tough road wins.
The Harrisonville football team returns a large contingent of last year’s team. The Wildcats bring back eight starters on each side of the ball. They begin the season Friday at Richmond before their home opener Sept. 6 against Bolivar.
Harrisonville football returns experienced squad
Harrisonville will arguably have the most experienced football team in the Missouri River Valley Conference West this year.
Kallie Lemons, right, is one of four seniors on this year's Harrisonville volleyball team. The Lady Wildcats begin the season at home Tuesday.
Harrisonville volleyball squad ready to bounce back this fall
After battling through a difficult season a year ago with a less experienced squad, Harrisonville volleyball coach Cheyanne Bailey is excited to begin the 2024 campaign next week.
Harrisonville’s Carter Lawson (7) stops a pass to maintain possession of the ball during a game last year. Lawson is one of several returning starters for the Wildcats this fall. They begin their season at 11 a.m. Saturday at home.
Home tournament kicks off Harrisonville boys soccer season
Expectations are once again high heading into the Harrisonville boys soccer season, which begins Saturday with the first round of a home tournament.
Harrisonville's Taylor Jennings and Lily Hopson share a laugh during a match last year. Both players are back for the two-time reigning conference champ Lady Wildcats.
Harrisonville girls tennis returns veteran group
The Harrisonville girls tennis team has won the conference title the past two years and finished as the district runner-up both years, and it looks to compete for both championships again this fall.
Harrisonville softball coach Jennie Jaynes, center, hits a hard groundball during an infield defensive drill at practice last week. Jaynes is a 2007 Harrisonville graduate who has taken over the program following the retirement of former coach Dave Hix.The Wildcats begin the season Sept. 5.
Harrisonville alum takes over softball program
For the first time in nearly two decades, the Harrisonville softball program is under the leadership of a new coach, and it’s one of its own.
Harrisonville football coach Brent Maxwell talks to his team following the end of the Wildcats’ team camp. The Cats headed to Branson for a two-day team camp the next day. This is their final week of summer training before a MSHSAA dead week and the first day of practice Aug. 12.
Harrisonville football team's summer wrapping up
The first day of football practice is less than two weeks away, and Harrisonville coach Brent Maxwell feels good about his team heading into the final stretch of the summer.
Harrisonville junior Kayleigh Norris cruises to victory, after passing lapped runners, and the 3,200-meter run state championship in a time of 10:35.54.
Norris wins 3,200 state championship; earns two more state medals
JEFFERSON CITY — Kayleigh Norris closed out her junior season with a bang Saturday at the Class 4 state track and field season.
Harrisonville junior Kayleigh Norris once again broke her 1,600-meter run school record. She won the district 1,600 run in a time of 4:50.96 to break the record. She also won the 800- and 3,200-meter runs at the meet.
Records broken at Class 4 district meet; Chicks make program history
The Pleasant Hill and Harrisonville girls teams each had another school record fall at the district meet.
Harrisonville freshman Rylie Ingrassia takes a shot on goal during Saturday’s Class 2 District 7 quarterfinal against Center. Ingrassia scored three goals in the Lady Wildcats’ 8-0 mercy-rule win.
Lady Wildcats mercy rule Center in district opener
KANSAS CITY — The Harrisonville girls soccer team didn’t waste much time in taking a lead during its Class 2 District 7 opener Saturday at the St. Pius X stadium.
Harrisonville senior Drew Wright (3) and sophomore Leiv Hall celebrate beating rival Pleasant Hill. The Wildcats won 8-7 after scoring five runs in the fifth innning. The win ended a four-game losing streak in the series for Harrisonville.
Wildcats rally, beat Roosters
A four-run rally in the fifth inning helped the Harrisonville baseball team defeat its county rival April 9, ending a four-game skid in the series.
Pleasant Hill sophomore Laura Irwin clears the final hurdle during the 300-meter hurdles at a home meet last week.
Harrisonville, Pleasant Hill school records fall last week
Just a week after breaking her own school record once again, Harrisonville sophomore Paige Cribbs did it again. This time, she demolished her previous mark.
Lady Wildcats learn from tough tournament
With his team heading into a pair of home games, Harrisonville girls soccer coach Dan Coleman feels good about where his squad is at before it enters a stretch that contains five conference contests.
Archie’s Layla Septer (2) narrowly beats the throw to home plate to score a run for the Lady Whirlwinds during last week’s game at Midway. Archie won the game 17-2.
Area baseball, softball roundup: March 26 - April 1
Wildcats split games The Harrisonville baseball team played a pair of one-run games last week, and came away with opposite results. On March 27, the Wildcats won 4-3 at Holden. It was their …
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Harrisonville track alums compete well at national meets
A pair of Harrisonville alumni ended their indoor track and field seasons successfully at their respective national meets.
Harrisonville baseball coach Jeff Langrehr, right, hits an infield ground ball during a defensive drill at practice last week. The Wildcats will be young and relativelly inexperienced this week, but Langrehr feels good about his squad entering the season.
Wildcats’ baseball coach confident about his young squad
The Harrisonville baseball team is coming off its best season in five years, but it will have a lot of new faces on the diamond this spring.
Harrisonville’s Emma Bagby (5) will be one of a few upperclassmen on this year’s girls soccer team. The Lady Wildcats open play Tuesday at home.
Harrisonville girls soccer team to battle inexperience this year
Similar to other girls teams at Harrisonville this year, the Lady Wildcats soccer team is going to look much different than it did a year ago when it begins the season next week.
Harrisonville’s Kayleigh Norris runs down the home stretch with a big lead during the 1,600-meter run at the 2023 state track and field meet. Norris won the race, earning her first state title. She also placed second in the 800- and 3,200-meter runs at state. She’s back for her junior season, fresh off a state championship in cross country last fall.
Abundance of talent returns this spring for track and field squads
With the spring sports season just around the corner, it’s time look at the track and field athletes from the area and who has a chance to turn some heads and make a splash on the state stage in May.
Harrisonville junior Lily Tarwater (2) steals the ball from Notre Dame de Sion freshman Kylenna Potts during last week’s game. Tarwater scored eight points in the Lady Wildcats’ season-ending loss.
Early offensive struggles doom Harrisonville girls in season finale
Harrisonville didn’t score in the first quarter as turnovers and missed shots piled up. It was too much to overcome. Sion won 67-37, ending Harrisonville’s season.
Harrisonville freshman Brylee Jackson (10) dribbles down court during a fast break against Pleasant Hill.
Harrisonville girls upset MRVC West champ Chicks
Last week, the Lady Wildcats played Pleasant Hill for their senior night. They took control of the game in the fourth quarter and won their fourth-straight game in the series. Harrisonville won 43-31.
Harrisonville senior Michael Moore jumps to block a pass from Pleasant Hill sophomore Lucas Vanmeter during last week's senior night victory.
Harrisonville boys rout Roosters on senior night
The two rivals played close for a little more than a quarter before the Wildcats pulled away and never looked back. They eventually ran away with the game, winning 66-37.
Harrisonville freshman Presley Feeback (12) dribbles between two Center players after stealing the ball during the first half of Monday’s 68-17 win in the first round of the Class 4 District 13 contest. Feeback scored eight points in a game where all 11 Lady Wildcats scored.
Lady Cats dominate opening round game with Center
All 11 Lady Wildcats who played Monday scored in the 68-17 blowout win over Center.
Harrisonville freshman Brylee Jackson scores a fast-break layup during Friday’s 58-37 win over Center. Jackson led all players with 19 points.
Balanced attack helps Harrisonville girls beat Center
Harrisonville beat Center for a second time this season, winning Friday’s game 58-37. Five Lady Wildcats scored at least seven points in the win.
Harrisonville senior Michael Moore (24) runs on the court to celebrate with teammates after the Wildcats beat Center, 54-45, clinching at least a share of the Missouri River Valley Conference West title Friday night.
Harrisonville boys avenge Center loss, clinch MRVC West title
Harrisonville knocked off Center, 54-45, handing the Yellowjackets their first Missouri River Valley Conference West loss since joining the league in 2020.
Sherwood’s Eli Ferrell celebrates winning his 190-pound district semifinal match that clinched him a state berth. Ferrell finished second in his weight class.
Area boys wrestlers lock up state tourney spots
On Saturday, nearly two dozen area competitors sealed their own berths into this week’s state tournament that began this morning at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.
Harrisonville freshman Taylor Kanoy celebrates her win over El Dorado Springs’ Lillian Corbin in the “blood round” consolation semifinals Saturday. Kanoy’s pin in 51 seconds clinched her state berth. Kanoy finished fourth in the 170-pound bracket at the Class 1 District 3 tournament in Nevada.
Nine girls qualify for Class 1 state wrestling tournament
NEVADA — Of the nine area girls wrestlers who qualified for next week’s state tournament, six of them will be making their first trip to compete against the best Class 1 competitors in Missouri.
Harrisonville senior Dom Jackson (1) dribbles through Archie defenders during Friday’s game. Jackson scored 12 points in the Wildcats’ 65-42 victory.
Harrisonville boys crush banged up Archie squad
ARCHIE — It took the better part of the first half for the Harrisonville boys basketball team to figure out how to attack the Whirlwinds’ zone defense, and once it did, it ran away with Friday’s game against a home squad that was missing two starters after the first quarter.
Harrisonville’s Rylie Ingrassia pins Clinton’s Mia Bagley during last week’s senior night dual. Ingrassia also won the 120-pound weight class at Winnetonka Invitational over the weekend.
Harrisonville girls take home Winnetonka Tournament title
The final tune up before this weekend’s district tournament in Nevada went well for the Harrisonville girls wrestling team.
Harrisonville senior Mason Worthley scores an open layup with 32 seconds left in Friday’s victory over Warrensburg. Worthley scored a layup, blocked a shot and grabbed a key offensive rebound during the final minute of the Wildcats’ 57-47 win.
Harrisonville boys pick up two big home wins
Harrisonville senior Mason Worthley made three big plays during the final minute Friday night to help the Wildcats win their first conference game of the season.
Harrisonville senior Emma Bagby (15) leads a fast break against Warrensburg on Friday night.
Third quarter dooms Harrisonville girls in loss to Warrensburg
 For the second time this season, the Harrisonville girls basketball team fell victim to a Warrensburg team that caught fire in the third quarter.
Sherwood’s girls wrestling trio all placed in their respective weight classes at the Highway 13 Throwdown. The Lady Marksmen competitors are Aubrey McCulloh, Cooper McDonald and Kayleen Gareipy.
Wrestling recap: Three Sherwood girls finish runner-up
The Sherwood girls wrestling trio traveled to the Highway 13 Throwdown and finished eighth out of 23 teams. All three Lady Marksmen placed second in their respective weight classes.
Harrisonville senior Dom Jackson (1) shoots a 3-pointer over a Hume defender during last week's Archie Tournament.
Harrisonville boys win Archie Tournament
ARCHIE — For the second year in a row, the Harrisonville boys basketball team battled a few smaller schools at the Archie Tournament last week, and it emerged as the champion.
Harrisonville junior Eli Baker, center, shoots a floater during the first quarter of Friday night’s game agaisnt Smithville. Baker scored 12 points in the Wildcats’ 67-65 victory. It was only their second game in a month, and their first in January. This week, the Cats are playing in the Archie Tournament.
Harrisonville home basketball games come down to the wire
On a night where both Harrisonville varsity basketball teams played home games at the same time – in different gyms – the games ended in opposite ways Friday.
Harrisonville baseball coach Jeff Langrehr will be inducted Thursday into the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame for his 22 years of coaching at his alma mater, Great Bend High School. His Great Bend teams won two state championships and finished as the state runner-up twice between 1988 and 2009.
Harrisonville coach chosen for Kansas baseball hall of fame
Harrisonville baseball and boys basketball coach Jeff Langrehr will be inducted today into the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame for his 22 years of coaching at Great Bend, where he won two state titles.
Harrisonville junior Kayleigh Norris won the Class 4 state cross country meet in Columbia this fall. She became the program’s first girls state champion. Last spring, she also won a state title in the 1,600-meter run and finished second in the 800 and 3,200-meter runs at the state track and field meet.
Norris takes running world by storm in 2023
Kayleigh Norris not only put herself on the map in 2023, she put herself as the runner to beat across the state in Class 4.