ICE RUNS THROUGH OUR VEINS

Winter sports teams ice out the competition, reach new heights

Ready to drive in, junior Zaxton King prepares to dribble in to the paint at the LHS boys basketball game against Shawnee Mission East on Dec. 12. “I love playing in front of the fans and all the energy they bring to the games,” King said. “I’ve learned to enjoy everyday playing at LHS because it goes by quickly.”

Photo by Maeslyn Hamlin

At Royal Crest Lanes, sophomore Micha Stanwix practices. Stanwix practiced bowling six days a week. “It’s a way to escape from school and just hang out with people and just overall have fun,” Stanwix said.

Photo by Finian Tholen

With a “turk” on the left leg, freshman Lou Elsten wrestles his first match of the season. Winning by pinfall, Elsten started his year with a 1-0 record. “My favorite part of the match was when I pinned him,” Elsten said. “It was in front of the whole team so it was pretty cool.”

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Ready to release, senior Macade Lewis prepares to shoot a three-pointer from the corner at the varsity basketball game against Mill Valley on Jan. 13. “I’ve learned to value every opportunity I get to play whether it’s at practice or during games,” Lewis said. “The season goes by quick.” Photo by Sama Abughalia.

While pushing off her feet, freshman Goldy Stephens attempts to cradle her opponent. Losing by pinfall, Stephens finished her last match of the dual. “It was not an enjoyable match,” Stephens said. Photo by Maeslyn Hamlin

Up for a breath of air, senior Giuliano Lule-Paredes pushes through on breaststroke during the boys varsity quad on Nov. 30. Giuliano had been swimming since he was young. “I was swimming in the kitty pool, but one day the coach pulled me out and told me I had to join the team,” Lule-Paredes said.

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