September 9, 2019
At 3:30 p.m. he rushes out to the field for practice for at least the next two hours. He faces warm-ups, plays, and fixing mistakes. At the end of those two hours, he will be tired but he loves the game and the effort is worth it.
He and the football team prepare by warming up in four different...
September 6, 2019
A football event was hosted at Hiller Stadium last Friday for local football teams to participate in a safe scrimmage.
The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) allowed high schools to participate in an event called a Football Jamboree. This is the first year KSHSAA allowed any ...
September 6, 2019
At 3:30 p.m. he rushes out to the field for practice for at least the next two hours. He faces warm-ups, plays, and fixing mistakes. At the end of those two hours, he will be tired but he loves the game; and the effort is worth it.
He and the football team prepare by warming up in four differe...
September 4, 2019
Every year Kansas State High School Activities Association sets a date for the start of fall sports practices each year. The date teams could practice for 2019 was Aug. 19. Fall sports practices started right away, so they could prepare as much as possible for their first game.
With games starting ...
May 13, 2019
From the butterflies in a stomach, to the adrenaline rushing throughout a body and the feeling athletes get when knowing that they played their best are all unique and amazing experiences that an athlete can get.
While some athletes play to get this feeling, others play to simply have fun and get the h...
May 13, 2019
Boys varsity golf competed at Wellington and JV competed at home for invitationals April 4.
No golfers medaled at either invitational.
“You win or you lose, but you're always trying to beat what you did the day or tournament before. We try and get better every day, that's our ultimate goa...
Gracie Johnston, Reporter
February 20, 2019
The softball team has announced former Oriole Christina Downs as the fourth coach on staff.
“Christina Downs is our new JV assistant softball coach. She is an Oriole; she played varsity softball from 2008-2012,” head softball coach Jamie Van Dever said. “She is going to be a great addition to our coaching staff.”
Downs is excited about her new opportunity.
“I thought it would be an exciting opportunity to get back around the game, as well as getting to help coach girls who are in the same position I used ...
February 6, 2019
Imagine this: senior year basketball season is coming to an end. The big tournament just took place, and the whole team feels the state tournament approaching. The goal of every devoted high school athlete is to win state their senior year. That is the reality for the 10 seniors playing basketball this...
February 6, 2019
The girls JV and varsity bowling teams have a won four out of five meets while the boys varsity team have won two of five meets and JV team has only won one meet so far this season.
“We don't score as high, but we will,” head bowling coach Kellee Roberts said.
It is early in the season, but m...
Bailey Pennycuff, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2019
Through many hardships, the Oriolettes competed in the State Dance Competition at Olathe South High School while also enjoying the time they had with their teammates.
Some of the adversity they faced was due to Mother Nature’s timing.
The state competition was scheduled to begin Friday, Jan. ...
January 18, 2019
The mat. The cheers. The fight during a match. The sweat dripping down wrestlers’ faces. Spectators perceive this atmosphere with shouts of triumph after each pin. However, they miss the moments behind the scenes, moments that pull the team together.
“If you don’t wrestle, you don’t know ...
January 18, 2019
Champions Hour takes place every Thursday at 7 a.m. in the weight room. It consists of a quick workout and all students are welcome to attend.
“It [Champions Hour] is an opportunity for any student or athlete who wants to get an extra lift in during the week,” Head football coach Jason Filbeck...
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