Sports

All the nation is a stage
Stanley hits penalty shot in semis, helps Kansas advance to national tourney
By Caleb Regan
July 17, 2008
What may be De Soto’s best will go on to face the nation’s best.
Middle school football camp coming soon
July 17, 2008
The Lexington Trails Middle School 2008 Football Camp will be held from July 28 to July 31. Anyone planning to play during the 2008 season is expected to attend. The camp is open to all football players entering the seventh or eighth grade in August. The basic fundamentals of football, teamwork and fun will be the focus.
Horsethief 5K draws more runners, slower field in 2008
By Caleb Regan
July 17, 2008
Two 71-year-olds, an 8-year-old and 112 people of varying ages in between all gathered in one spot Saturday, and it wasn’t at a city pool or country club.
Two sessions of free tennis lessons to be offered
July 17, 2008
Kevin Kowalik will conduct two sessions of free junior tennis lessons in late July and early August. The sessions will run Monday through Thursday, July 28 through July 31 and Aug. 4 through Aug. 7.
High school football camp approaching
July 17, 2008
All high schoolers planning on playing football during the 2008 season are expected to attend the De Soto Wildcat Football Camp July 28 to August 1. The basic fundamentals of the football program will be taught, and the coaching staff will install the entire offensive, defensive and special teams packages. The camp will focus on preparation for the season.
The Eephus pitch
By Caleb Regan
July 17, 2008
I was prepared to write this column about how MLB needs to do away with the rule that gives the winning league of the all-star game homefield advantage in the World Series.
Wildcats end summer league with most wins, but final standings remain unclear
By Caleb Regan
July 17, 2008
Seldom in sports is a league — to use an oxymoron — inconclusively concluded. Such is the case with the Johnson County summer 3and2 league in which the De Soto Wildcats played.
Football exits league play boasting one of top records
By Caleb Regan
July 10, 2008
In what seemed like a microcosm of this summer’s 7-on-7 passing league hosted by De Soto, the Wildcats’ Clinton Davis, a defensive back, registered an interception during Ottawa’s first offensive series and took it back about 15 yards for a score.
Golden girl
Former Wildcat standout enjoyed first year at U of Akron, hopes for more opportunities in 2008
By Caleb Regan
July 10, 2008
Akron, Ohio — former home of LeBron James, current home of Jackie Goleman. Although the two athletes may differ in the degree of their stardom, they do share the experience of grooming athletic ability in Akron.
Canoe race on
July 10, 2008
The canoe race from Eudora to De Soto is scheduled to take place as planned this week.
The eephus pitch
By Caleb Regan
July 10, 2008
This time of year in baseball, rumors swirl like a toilet bowl on St. Patrick’s Day.
Organizers of Eudora race hope for better turnout than a year ago
By Caleb Regan
July 10, 2008
Five kilometers equates to three and one-tenth miles.
Sunflower State Games deadline nears
July 8, 2008
The deadline to register for the Sunflower State Games is 5 p.m. Friday, July 11.
Hoops4Hope seeks teams for tourney
July 8, 2008
The Hoops4Hope youth basketball tournament will take place July 25-27 at Shawnee Mission South High School.
Coach nets state coach of year award for 2007
By Caleb Regan
July 3, 2008
The award was prestigious, although the praise was modestly heaped on others.

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