Wrestlers end season at regionals
Tanner Myers, Staff Writer
March 1, 2013
The LHS wrestling team traveled to Pittsburg to compete in the regional wrestling competition on Feb. 15 and 16. The team did not achieve as much as they had in years past, but overall, the competitors agreed it was a good learning experience and a sign of hope. “The team did ok, not as good as in... Read more »
Tournament of Champions
John Stambaugh, Online Editor
December 14, 2012
Last Friday and Saturday were, to say the least, a learning experience for the Louisburg High wrestling squad as they traveled to Eudora for the “Tournament of Champions.” While yes, someone was crowned champion this was not a tournament in particular was not a shining moment for LHS. The squad introduced... Read more »
Wrestlers welcome back alumni for scrimmage
Caitlyn McSweeney, Photography Editor
November 30, 2012
The wrestling team took their practice public last Tuesday with a scrimmage before their first meet of the season. More than a practice, but less than a meet, in this scrimmage the team wrestled each other but allowed spectators and had alumni wrestlers as honorary coaches. Don Meek, Purple Team coach,... Read more »
Preview to Winter Sports
Kieran Bradley, Managing Editor
November 16, 2012
Winter weather is already in full swing. With blasts of cold air and Thanksgiving quickly approaching people are getting geared up for winter sports. Each program has put in extra work during the fall, giving up much of their free time training and conditioning. “It has been hard, but it definitely... Read more »
Summer Training Soon to Begin
Alex Cook, Staff Writer
May 18, 2012
Summer: the time of rest and relaxation for most, but for some, summer means something totally different. Summer can be a time of preparation, and for many athletes at LHS that’s exactly what they’ll do. Whether it is workouts, weights, conditioning or just playing in a summer league many of... Read more »
After Prom = success, thinking of future
Jaden Scott, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2012
The traditional “After Prom” began at 1 a.m. on Sunday, Apr. 22. Juniors and seniors, plus their dates, were welcome to come and enjoy a night (or technically, morning) full of games and prizes to conclude the prom festivities. There were many activities for students to participate in: two inflatable... Read more »
Austin Hood: A Bright Future Awaits
Kaylee Smith, Managing Editor
March 9, 2012
Austin Hood, senior, has had quite a successful high school wrestling career. He’s been a national and state champion, and a future in college wrestling seems like the most natural next step. Bobby Bovaird, wrestling coach, has enjoyed his time as Austin’s mentor and even learned some things from... Read more »
Wrestling team successful in Salina, returns with one state champion
Connor Philgreen, Section Editor
March 2, 2012
Ladies and gentlemen, the 126 lb. senior State Wrestling Champ: Austin Hood. Going for his 150th career win and 3rd champ title, Hood wasn’t going home without a gold medal. “I knew I was going out with a win. I didn’t want to end the season with a lost,” Hood said. ”I was ready.” Bobby... Read more »
Injuries, Illness Give Wrestlers Tough Time at Prairie View
Konnor Cook, Staff Writer
January 20, 2012
There is power in numbers, but that was wasn’t the case in last Saturday’s dual tournament at Prairie View. The Wildcats faced major diversity last weekend, finishing ninth overall out of ten teams. It would seem as if the team was unprepared and nervous to wrestle and their competition was top notch. “Walking... Read more »
Louisburg Hosts their annual Wildcat Wrestling Invitational
Karen Cardwell, Staff Writer
January 13, 2012
This past weekend Louisburg High School hosted their annual wrestling tournament. Starting at nine in the morning, each wrestler from the ten different schools that attended, suited up to take on their opponent. Louisburg started off with a loss but soon came back with the team’s first win from Zach... Read more »
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