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By Rick Peterson
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Hayden's girls soccer team ended a brief two-game losing streak with a home 10-0 Centennial League romp past Junction City Tuesday afternoon.
Hayden junior Hanna Bartlett (11) and freshman Carsyn Broxterman (4) celebrate a goal in the Wildcats' 10-0 Centennial League soccer win over Junction City on Tuesday. [Photo by Trevor Falcon/Special to TSN]
Junior Jill Lenherr (10) takes a shot in Hayden's 10-0 Centennial League soccer win over Junction City Tuesday at Hayden. [Photo by Trevor Falcon/Special to TSN]
Hayden junior Lauren Sandstrom (12) controls the ball in Tuesday's 10-0 soccer win over Junction City. [Photo by Trevor Falcon/Special to TSN]
Hayden, which had dropped back-to-back 1-0 decisions to McPherson and Washburn Rural, put Tuesday's game away early, opening up a 6-0 advantage just 12 minutes into the first hal.
The Wildcats, who improved to 4-2-1 overall and 1-1-0 in the Centennial League, led 9-0 at halftime before ending the game by way of the 10-goal spread rule on a goal from senior Briahna Barnett.
Freshman Reese Huscher registered a three-goal hat trick for the Wildcats while senior Sloane Sims had a pair of goals.
Hayden also got goals from junior Jill Lenherr, junior Hanna Bartlett, junior Mary Burenheide and freshman Carsyn Broxterman.
Freshmen Kadence Watts and Lauren Borjon combined for the shutout in goal for the Wildcats.
Hayden will play a non-league game at St. James Academy on Friday.
Seaman soccer rides first-half onslaught to 14-0 win over KC-Turner
Seaman ended Tuesday's United Kansas Conference soccer game at halftime after scoring 14 first-half goals en route to a 14-0 win over Kansas City-Turner at Seaman.
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By RICK PETERSON
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The Topeka Area Football Coaches Association will host its annual Junior Day Combine on May 1 at Shawnee Heights for football players interested in playing at the college level.
The combine, scheduled for 4 to 5:30 p.m., will be an opportunity for area high school athletes to get exposure in front of college coaches.
Topeka West senior Malachi Berg runs a 40-yard dash during the 2022 Junior Day Combine at Shawnee Heights. [File photo/TSN]
Rebound Sports and John Burns’ athletic training class from Washburn University will assist with the testing.
There will be representatives from NCAA Division II, NAIA and junior college programs in Kansas and the Midwest area at the combine and prospect information and combine results will be available to every college that recruits the Topeka area.
Ninety-seven players were on hand for last year's combine while approximately 20 colleges had representatives on hand.
Players need to bring running shoes, cleats and water.
The cost for attending the combine is $10 and can be paid the day of the combine.
If you are attending the combine, please scan the completed registration form and email the information to Shawnee Heights football coach Jason Swift at
Check-in and registration will begin at 3:30 p.m. on May 1 on the west side of the Shawnee Heights stadium. In the event of inclement weather, the combine will be held inside.
The combine will include:
• 40-yard dash (electronically timed).
• Standing long jump.
• Vertical jump.
• Pro-agility 5-10-5 shuttle.
• Bench press (maximum reps at 185 pounds).
• 3 cone L drill.
• 1 on 1 route running and lineman agility drills.
• Specialties -- punters, kickers may kick (bring a ball).
For more information, contact coach Swift at
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JUNIOR DAY COMBINE
Bring $10 cash or check payable to TAFCA and registration form to Shawnee Heights High School on May 1st. Email or Scan Information to
Athlete’s Name_______________________________ High School_________________________ Class of 20______
Phone_____________________ HT: _______ WT: _______
Positions: Offense_________ Defense _________ Specialties __________
Parents/Guardians_________________________________
1st Emergency Contact_________________________ Emergency Phone_________________________
I hereby register this person to participate in the TAFCA Junior Day Combine to be held at Shawnee Heights High School. I understand that TAFCA and USD #450 will not provide any insurance. I hereby release the combine employees, TAFCA, Washburn University, Rebound Sports and USD #450 from any liability for all injuries or damages while participating or otherwise engaged in any activities connected with the combine.
The undersigned agrees to assume all risks and recognizes that despite reasonable safety precautions, injury can occur whenever one engages in physical activity. If an emergency arises, I authorize emergency treatment and hospitalization by the combine personnel.
Parent or guardian signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: ______________
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By Todd Fertig
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The Seaman baseball team had to settle for a split of a doubleheader with Lansing when the Lions held on for an extra-inning win in the second game Tuesday at Seaman.
The Vikings ran away with the first game of the night 13-3, powered by six extra base hits in five innings. Pitcher Bryson Vawter earned the victory, striking out 10 Lions.
Seaman senior Bryson Vawter picked up the pitching win in Tuesday's 13-3 first-game win over Lansing. [File photo/TSN]
Seaman sophomore Max Huston had a home run in the Vikings' 13-3 first-game UKC win over Lansing on Tuesday. [File photo/TSN]
Vawter hit a speed bump in the fourth inning, giving up two walks after the leadoff batter reached on an error. He induced a strikeout and groundout, but then gave up a two-run single before getting off the hook, still clinging to a 4-3 lead.
“I struggled a little bit there, but it’s about just sticking to what I know, getting back into the groove of things,” Vawter said. “Getting off path has really been my struggle this year, and I’m trying to get better at staying consistent.
“Today I felt like the fastball was pretty good, so I kind of dominated with that, and then when I had to, I put a little wrinkle in there.”
The Vikings retaliated with eight runs in the bottom half of the fourth, stretching the lead to 12-3. It was more than Vawter needed.
“Our guys always know when Bryson is out there, he’s always going to give us a chance,” said Seaman coach Trent Oliva. “We’ve just got to take care of the baseball defensively and mark a couple of runs here and there.”
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By ISAAC DEER
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After taking bumps and bruises in a forgetful week last week, Shawnee Heights rebounded by shutting out United Kansas Conference foe Leavenworth 15-0, 15-0 in a doubleheader sweep at the Lake Shawnee Complex on Tuesday evening.
Shawnee Heights sophomore pitcher Grace Proctor pitched a first-game no-hitter in Tuesday's 15-0 UKC softball win over Leavenworth. [Photo by Rex Wolf/TSN]
Shawnee Heights junior Karlyn Bowman (4) watches her second-game home run in the T-Birds' 15-0 softball win over Leavenworth. [Photo by Rex Wolf/TSN]
It was pretty much a perfect day at the ballpark for Shawnee Heights. The only thing that went wrong for the Thunderbirds on Tuesday was that a player was hit with bird droppings out of the air.
But besides the bird-on-bird crime, everything went according to the Thunderbirds’ plan.
Shawnee Heights outscored its conference foe 30-0 in two games that lasted a combined eight innings due to separate run rules.
“It feels really good to bounce back,” Shawnee Heights coach Tara Griffith said. “We had a real tough week last week. Not only did we play Basehor-Linwood, but played Olathe North and Mill Valley and lost both of those. So that was not ideal. It felt really good to bounce back from those losses.”
Leading the way for Shawnee Heights defensively was standout sophomore pitcher Grace Proctor, who pitched a four-inning no-hitter in the first game of the doubleheader, recording eight strikeouts while giving up one walk..
“I was definitely pleased today,” Proctor said. “A no-hitter is something I’ve been striving for pretty much the whole season. So, I was just happy to get one today. The curveball worked the best today. Drops were going good, too.”
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By RICK PETERSON
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Topeka West's boys tennis team had its string of three straight tournament team championships halted in Tuesday's 10-school Topeka West Invitational.
But Charger coach Kurt Davids still saw some growth out of his team in a second-place finish to Blue Valley West at Kossover Tennis Center.
Topeka West seniors Miles Cusick (left) and Ian Cusick finished second in doubles in Tuesday's Topeka West Invitational, helping the host Chargers finish second as a team. [Photo by Rick Peterson/TSN]
Topeka West senior Carter Cool finished third in singles in Tuesday's Topeka West Invitational tennis tournament. [Photo by Rick Peterson/TSN]
Topeka West juniors Caden McGee and Caleb Weybrew finished fifth in Tuesday's Topeka West Invitational as West finished second as a team. [Photo by Rick Peterson/TSN]
"I think we're moving up in trajectory from a team perspective,'' said Davids, whose team was the Class 5A state runnerup a year ago.. "Tournaments so far this year I'm not sure we've really capitalized on everything but today was a better day.
"Tough competition, but we fought in every match.''
The West doubles team of senior twin brothers Ian and Miles Cusick, the defending Class 5A state doubles champions, suffered a tough 8-6 loss to Blue Valley West in Tuesday's championship match while senior singles player Carter Cool posted a third-place singles finish, rallying for an 8-7 (7-5 tiebreaker) win over Washburn Rural senior Mason Casebeer in the third-place match.
The Chargers also got a fifth-place finish from the junior doubles team of Caden McGee and Caleb Weybrew while junior James Maag finished sixth in singles.
