Sports Briefs

The big 100

Football coach John Holmes and soccer coach Nate Huppe have achieved 100 wins. “I was just happy for the boys to come out with a win in a tough game against KC Christian more than hitting 100,” Huppe said.

42-0

Football coach John Holmes achieved his 100th win against (42-0) during his 11th season as head coach.

8 years

Soccer coach Nate Huppe achieved his 100th win against KC Christian (2-1) during his 8th season as head coach.

CUTTING TIMEWith a mile left in the race, sophomore Ella Aquino stays with the front pack of runners at the Bonner Springs Invitational on Sept. 17. Aquino placed 14 out of 52 in the 5K with a time of 21:52, which was two minutes faster than her time the week prior. | ALENA GILLESPIE

Q & A from fall athletes

JUNIOR OWEN MOORE — CROSS COUNTRY Q: What is your favorite cross country moment? A: “The Rim Rock meet was a big moment for me. Even though I did not get the time I wanted, I thought it was tons of fun competing with all these big schools.” JUNIOR AVA MARTIN — VOLLEYBALL

Q: A:

What is your favorite part about being a setter? “I get to control the offense, and I can give the hitters a good ball, and then when they get a good kill, I just feel kind of proud.”

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10/13 7:15 p.m. @ Home

10/15 6:30 p.m. @ Home SENIOR NIGHT

BRING IT INGathering on the court, the volleyball team prepares for their senior night game against Lansing, which the Stags lost 1-3. Returning to Miege for her first season as head coach, Lindsay Zych Franco represents the Stags for the first time since she graduated in 2012. | EMMA LAZARCZYK

ROCKIN’ IN RED ROCKIN’ IN RED

KICK START Hands in the air, the student section cheers as the Stags open the game with kickoff. The game ended with a victory of 28-21. “I have some friends at Rockhurst, so getting to play them was exciting,” senior Gavin Mannebach said. “It was a great environment being in the front rows.” | MARY-KATHRYN WERT

RED SEA Dressed as Moses, senior Rohan Putz runs up the middle of the bleachers “parting the Red Sea.” | EMMA LAZARCZYK

DRUMS OUT Seniors Jackson Owens, Polly Ayala and Cassidy Reno play for the drumline, which partnered with students from Rockhurst and Sion. | ANA GAJEWSKI

BREAK THROUGH Ready to play the game, the varsity football team rips through the “Stags Rock The House” banner during the Rockhurst game on Sept. 23. The Stags beat Rockhurst by seven points. | MARY-KATHYRN WERT