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Former Seaman softball star given two major awards
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Seaman alum Aspen Burgardt (’23) has been named the Division II Softball All-KJCCC/REGION VI Most Valuable Player and Freshman of the Year. The former Viking leads KJCCC Division II in batting average (.524), and runs batted in (80). Her 23 home runs tie for second in the conference this season. She boasts a team-leading 28 doubles and an on-base percentage of .580.
Hy-Vee & Pepsi Athlete of the Week: Lee's Summit North's Devan Mathis posts top time in 300-meter hurdles
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A state title would be music to Devan Mathis' ears. "He could have a shot at four state titles in four events," said Eric Davis, Lee's Summit North's track and field coach. The Lee's Summit North junior competes in the 4x4 and 4x2 relays on...
Baseball Game Preview: Lee's Summit Plays at Home
After two games on the road, Lee's Summit is heading back home. They will take on the Liberty Blue Jays at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Lee's Summit: 3.3, Liberty: 2.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. Last Tuesday, it...
2026 RB DeZephen Walker selected to 2025 Polynesian Bowl
Peculiar (Mo.) Raymore-Peculiar running back DeZephen Walker is one of the new additions to the Polynesian Bowl. He is a class of 2026 prospect, but he will play in the game's January 2025 edition. "I am very excited and honored to be selected to compete in the Polynesian Bowl as...
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