The Blue Springs girls track and field squad had success in nearly everything Friday. With sophomore Abigail Brackenbury taking care of the distance events, the always tough relay teams getting the job done and sprinters and throwers turning in meet-best results, the host Wildcats claimed an impressive first-place showing in the 11th annual Gary Parker Invitational Friday at Peve Stadium.
There are two very different schools of thought surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs as they head into the NFL draft, where aggressive general manager Brett Veach has two picks apiece in each of the first four rounds and 12 in all.
FIRST ROUND PICK: 29, 30 LAST SEASON: The Chiefs were 3-4 at the end of October before ripping off eight straight wins to help claim a record sixth consecutive AFC West title. After beating Pittsburgh and winning a thriller against Buffalo in overtime to begin the playoffs, the Chiefs lost to Cincinnati in their fourth consecutive trip to the AFC title game.
SEATTLE — As he spoke of his game-winning hit, Jesse Winker was quick to acknowledge the torrid hitting of teammate Ty France, the numerous arms in the bullpen that performed in key moments and the fact the Seattle Mariners weren’t whole this week due to illness.
Patience paid off for the Truman baseball team Friday. Truman used two walks, three hit batters and five hits to rally for eight runs in the top of the seventh inning to claim a wild 15-14 Suburban Middle Six victory over Fort Osage.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Tim Melia earned his third shutout of the season.
The emergence of former LSU teammates Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase casts doubt on the conventional wisdom that NFL teams can’t count on rookie wide receivers. This year’s draft class is eager to continue the trend.
The William Chrisman girls soccer team bounced back from a first-round loss to take fifth in the Staley Tournament. Emma Gervy had a hat trick and an assist to lead the Bears to a 6-1 victory over Excelsior Springs in the fifth-place game Saturday.
Miguel Cabrera reached the 3,000-hit mark on a weekend afternoon in front of an adoring crowd at his home ballpark in Detroit. It was a moment worthy of the milestone.
(Schedules subject to change) TUESDAY, APRIL 26 HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL 4:30 p.m. — Van Horn vs.