LIBERTY — Blue Jays girls tennis is coming off one of its best seasons in school history with a load of talent ready to try and make it happen again — and perhaps go even further. The Blue Jays finished second in Class 3 in 2023, going 18-0 until the state championship where they fell to John Burroughs, a program with six of the last nine state titles.
KEARNEY — Bulldogs girls golf is set to embark on a new season after a year under the leadership of coach Troy Resler. While Resler served as an assistant coach for three years, he is now heading into just his second at the helm of the program.
CLAY COUNTY — For most of the public school districts in Clay County, school for the 2024-25 school year begins next week. For Smithville and Kearney school districts, the first day of school is Tuesday, Aug.
Thirty-six Missouri 4-H Shooting Sports members, including one from Kearney and one from Liberty, competed at the highest level in the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships this summer in Grand Island, Nebraska.
LIBERTY — After Ryan Stegall announced his departure in June from Liberty North after 14 years with the baseball program, the Eagles have found their new coach. Jake Bradshaw was selected to take over the helm of Liberty North baseball.
LIBERTY — While all coaches try to guide their teams through wins and losses, some put forth the extra effort to make an impact on athletes’ lives outside of sports. For Liberty Parks and Recreation, one of those coaches is Mike Purcell with the youth baseball league.
KEARNEY — With roughly just a month before school starts, one of Kearney’s Class of 2024 graduates has found his next home after high school. After persevering through multiple moves and navigating an extended recruitment process, Harvey Sayon achieved his dream of playing basketball at the collegiate level with NAIA school Central Methodist University.
PHOTOS BY RUN AND SHOOT PHOTOGRAPHY .
With a summer full of activities and events, athletes across all sports are staying busy to improve themselves, maybe turn a few recruiters’ heads and prepare for the upcoming high school seasons. Kearney boys basketball and its athletes are no different.
SMITHVILLE — Registration is open for the Lunartic 5K Run/Walk, taking place Saturday, Aug. 17, at Smithville Lake.