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Hayden Catholic High School is accepting nominations through July 14 for its 2023 Hall of Fame class, which will be its third induction class since launching the Hall of Fame in 2021.
Hayden will recognize individuals in four categories -- alumni achievement, student athletic/activity achievement, staff achievement and contributor.
Hayden's 1982-1983 boys basketball team, which posted a perfect 25-0 record en route to the Class 4A state title, was inducted into the Hayden Hall of Fame last December. [Submitted photo]
Mark Turgeon (right) visited with Hayden athletic director Bobby Taul, an assistant coach during Turgeon's Wildcat playing career, before the 2022 Hayden Hall of Fame induction ceremony. [File photo/TSN]
Former Hayden state champion and Washburn Univerity national champion Tom Meier (right) joked with former Wildcat teammates during the 2022 Hayden Hall of Fame induction ceremony. [File photo/TSN]
These individuals will serve as role models and examples of achievement for future students, staff and supporters.
Hayden Catholic High School and the Hayden Catholic High School Foundation serve as the sponsoring organizations of the Hayden Hall of Fame.
Nominations for the 2023 Hall of Fame may be submitted by anyone.
Nominee notifications and announcements for the 2023 Hayden Hall of Fame will take place in mid-September of 2023.
A Hall of Fame dinner will take place on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
The nomination form can be found at haydencatholic.org.
Hayden's undefeated 1982-83 boys basketball team was part of Hayden's 2022 Hall of Fame induction class for Student Athletic/Activity Achievement along with Father Tim Haberkorn for Alumni Achievement, Jerry Simecka for Staff Achievement and Tim Morrisey for Contributor Achievement.
2022 Hall of Fame inductee capsules:
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Seven city schools have representation on the 2023 All-City girls soccer team, led by Washburn Rural with four first-team picks.
Washburn Rural (15-5-1), which won the Centennial League championship on the way to a third-place finish in the Class 6A state tournament, put seniors Hailey Beck, Addi Broxterman and Mackinly Rohn and sophomore Kate Hinck on the first team, selected by city coaches.
Washburn Rural senior Hailey Beck was a first-team All-City pick at goalkeeper. [File photo/TSN]
Senior Mackinly Rohn is one of four Washburn Rural players on the All-City soccer first team. [File photo/TSN]
Cair Paravel junior Katherine Keys (left) and sophomore Zahra Friess (3) have been named to the All-City soccer first team. [File photo/TSN]
Topeka High junior Avery Zimmerman (2) earned first-team All-City girls soccer honors for the third straight season. [File photo/TSN]
Seaman is represented on the All-City first team by junior repeat pick Elinore Stallbaumer, senior Jaycee Schumann and freshman Ava Huston while Viking coach Tim Nussbaum was named the city coach of the year after leading Seaman to a 14-2-2 record in 2023.
Hayden, which finished third in the Class 4A-1A state tournament, put seniors Briahna Barnett and Noelia Cruz on the first team after the Wildcats went 12-6-2 on the season.
Cair Paravel Latin, which posted a 16-2-1 record, put junior Katherine Keys and sophomore Zahra Friess on the first team for the second straight season while Shawnee Heights sophomore Lailah Benz is also a first-team repeat pick and is joined on the first team by senior teammate Lily Martin.
Topeka High junior Avery Zimmerman made the All-City first team for the third straight season while Topeka West senior Noelia Valezuela Alvarado rounds out the first team.
2023 ALL-CITY GIRLS SOCCER
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Generally speaking, football linemen are very rarely in the spotlight.
That will change on Monday, June 19, when Shawnee Heights hosts the "Battle of the Bigs'' lineman challenge (5:30 p.m. start).
The "Battle of the Bigs'' is billed as an opportunity for offensive and defensive linemen to have fun over the summer in a non-contact competition.
The top eight individuals will win visor or bucket hats and the team with the highest five-player total will win a plaque for their school. Cost is $20 per person, which includes the lineman challenge, a T-shirt and food.
Participating athetes will take part in nine measured events:
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Eighteen Shawnee County high school softball standouts have received first-team All-State honors from the Kansas Softball Coaches Association, including seven first-team selections.
Washburn Rural senior Emmerson Cope has been named to the KSCA All-6A team for the third straight season. [File photo/TSN]
Topeka High senior shortstop Adisyn Caryl has received All-6A first team recognition by the KSCA for the third straight season. [File photo/TSN]
Washburn Rural's Reagan Chapman has received first-team All-6A softball honors as a freshman. [File photo/TSN]
Washburn Rural senior pitcher Emmerson Cope and Topeka High senior infielder Adisyn Caryl were named to the All-6A first team for the third straight season while Rural freshman infielder Reagan Chapman was also a first-team All-6A pick.
Seaman senior pitcher/infielder Aspen Burgardt is an All-Class 5A first-team selection as an infielder. [File photo/TSN]
Senior pitcher Brinley Dyche earned first-team All-3A recognition for the second straight season after helping the Bulldawgs win the 3A state title. [File photo/TSN]
Rossville junior Kinsey Perine is a first-team All-3A repeat pick after helping lead the Bulldawgs to the 3A state title. [Photo by Brent Maycock/KSHSAA Covered]
Silver Lake sophomore Taylor Zordel earned a spot on the All-3A first team as an infielder. [File photo/TSN]
Seaman senior infielder Aspen Burgardt earned first-team recognition in 5A while Rossille senior pitcher Brinley Dyche, Rossville junior infielder Kinsey Perine and Silver Lake sophomore infielder Taylor Zordel received first-team honors in 3A.
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Editor's note: Over the next week, TopSports.news will take a look at all of the nominees for the 2023 Topeka Shawnee County High School Sports Awards. All nominees will be recognized at the June 28 awards banquet, which will be held in conjunction with the Topeka Shawnee County Sports Hall of Fame induction at Washburn University's Memorial Union.
FALL SPORTS: OUTSTANDING MALE NOMINEES
Jayden Berry
JAYDEN BERRY | Shawnee Heights
PARENTS: Keith and Annette Berry
SPORT: Football | GPA: 3.7
A defensive back, Berry led Shawnee Heights with four interceptions and eight pass breakups last fall while recording 50 tackles (31 solos). "Jayden was an outstanding football and baseball player,'' Heights football coach Jason Swift said. "As a senior Jayden dominated on the defense by covering the best receiver, even though he was undersized. Jayden practiced hard, always led by example and set the tone for the team. The two-year starter was fantastic on defense.'' Berry was also a three-year letterman in baseball. Berry plans to attend Washburn University.
Jacob Carver
JACOB CARVER | Rossville
PARENTS: Marc and Jill Carver
SPORT: Football | GPA: 4.0
An offensive lineman, Carver was a four-year starter and senior captain for the Bulldawgs, helping Rossville win Class 2A state championships in 2020 and 2021. Carver was a two-time All-Shawnee County and All-Mid-East League first-team pick while also earning All-2A recognition from various organizations. Carver was a selection for the Kansas Shrine Bowl. "Jacob exhibits a standard of excellence as a student and leader as well,'' Rossville football coach Derick Hammes said. "Rossville faculty, staff and students regard him as a person who leads by example. He is looked up to by everyone in school.'' Carver placed second in the Class 3A-1A state wrestling tournament as a junior and fourth as a senior and will play college football at Emporia State.
Troy Heiman
TROY HEIMAN | Silver Lake
PARENTS: Jim and Amy Heiman
SPORT: Football | GPA: 4.0
Heiman had a big senior season for Logan Pegram's Silver Lake program last fall, catching 38 passes for 468 yards and seven touchdowns. "As a new coach inheriting our program, Troy exemplified excellence every day,'' Pegram said. "Silver Lake is a better place because of Troy Heiman.'' Heiman was a first-team All-Mid-East League selection and received All-Shawnee County Second 22 honors as a senior. Heiman was also a basketball standout for the Eagles, earning All-Mid-East first-team honors and Second 10 all-county recognition, and was a state qualifier in track and field. Heiman has signed a letter of intent to play college football at Washburn.
