SPORTS IN BRIEF CHEER MAKES IT TO STATE After a five hour day at cheer regionals in North Kansas City at Stanley High School, the cheer team advanced to State. Out of seven competing teams in the 3A division, they placed sixth, which qualified them. Because they earned a score above 80, they received an automatic bid. The three minute routine consisted of cheer, stunts and a pyramid, and lasted a total of three minutes. “State is going to be a great way to show that our team is small but mighty,” varsity captain Brooke McKee said. (Photo by Sela Kincaid)
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The varsity doubles duo with junior Addie Vance and senior Logan Dixon placed seventh at State in Springfield, Missouri Oct. 24-25 with the help of new coach Megan Flannigan. The new coach has helped the team become more organized and driven. She’s also given them a new overall attitude of positivity combined with competitiveness, according to Vance. “Getting seventh at State was an unforgettable experience,” Vance said. (Photo by Elizabeth Finn, Le Flambeau)
FIELD HOCKEY SENIOR NIGHT The field hockey team celebrated their four varsity seniors, Fiona Gowin, Sam Shively, Ava Stoltz, and Sophia Angrisano during Senior Night Oct. 22. Seniors were led to the center of the field by their parents, then presented with flowers, gift bags and notes written by all the teammates. “Leading up to senior year, I was excited to finally have it be my turn for senior night,” Shively, pictured with her mom Christy Shively, said. (Photo by Keely Schieffer)
DANCING AT ROCK Dance team performed during halftime Oct. 18 at the Rockhurst High School football game. The team started practicing their Nationals competition dance for the Rockhurst halftime show Sept. 29. They used the game to gauge what they need to fix from this first live performance. “It’s exciting because there’s a ton of energy,” junior dance team member Kaitlyn Quinn, pictured left, said. “Everyone’s cheering. Everyone’s there to see us.”(Photo by Kaitlin Lyman)
First Meet Fracture Senior Bridget Schumm was injured in a race but still continued to run. BY MORGAN HERRIOTT REPORTER
Senior Bridget Schumm was about halfway through her 5K race at Liberty North High School Sept. 7 when a sharp pain pierced through her right leg. As the race went on, the pain only worsened. She fought a sharp stabbing pain every time she stepped down with her right foot. But she refused to give up and pushed away the agonizing pain and continued to run. Three days later, a trip to the doctor confirmed that Schumm had fractured her right fibula. Though it was only the first meet, Schumm was out for the season. “I noticed that my leg was really hurting, but I didn’t really think of it because I had never had an issue with it,” Schumm said. “I just kept running and finished the race, but I couldn’t really move or stand on it afterwards.” Schumm fractured the lateral bone of the calf that plays a significant role in stabilizing the ankle and supporting the muscles of the lower leg, according to innerbody.com. Her recovery time is predicted to be around four to six weeks and staying off her foot. “As much as I hate to admit it, there’s really no chance that I’ll be able to run even towards the end of the season,” Schumm said.
IT’S A BREAK Senior Bridget Schumm is about broke her fibula while racing in a meet Sept. 7. (Photo by Madeline Hammett)
This year would have only been Schumm’s second year on the team. Although her time on the team was short, her positive attitude and humor is what made her a great addition to the team, according to Head Coach Reynold Middleton. “I definitely mess around with her about how she’s the biggest whiner on the team,” Middleton said. “But when it’s time to do what she’s supposed to do, she’s determined and a great worker.” The rest of the team will miss Schumm as they embark on the rest of their season without her. Not only was she a great teammate, but also a great motivator and fun to be around, according to teammate junior Violet Tumlin. “She made practices so lighthearted and more enjoyable,” Tumlin said. “As hard as they were, she still approached them with a fun attitude.” Although her high school cross country career is over, Schumm is still optimistic for the future of her high school sports career. If her recovery goes as planned, Schumm will be ready to tackle the swim season come winter, where she has competed at State competitions, as the cocaptain of the swim team.
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Basketball and Swim and Dive sports begin. (Photo by Molly Conway)
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Cross Country State in Columbia, Missouri. Junior Dillan Elmquist pictured left. (Photo by Molly Conway)
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First basketball game, Purple & White 5 p.m. Mia McCley ‘19 pictured left. (Photo by Taylor Pitzl)
