Boys basketball earns third place at 6A state

The Jags bring home first-ever 6A state basketball trophy with victory over Wichita Northwest, 73-58

Mill Valley News staff, Callie Cahoy, and Thomas Helm

March 11, 2024

For the first time since 2016, the boys basketball team brought home a state basketball tournament trophy by defeating Wichita Northwest 73-58 in the 6A state third place game Saturday, March 9 in Wichita.

Day 1: Olathe North Thursday, March 7

The Jags defeated the Falcons, 69-57, extending their win streak to 10 games. Sophomore Reece Riedel led all scorers with 22 points.

Day 2: Shawnee Mission Northwest Friday, March 8

Despite sophomore JaKhai Cater’s 17 points, the Jags lost the Sunflower League matchup, 60-50.

Day 3: Wichita Northwest Saturday, March 9

Behind 25 points from junior Carter Kaifes and 16 from senior Mason Kemp, the Jags defeat Wichita Northwest, 73-58.

The Jags finish the season 18-7, the second consecutive 18-win season. The third place trophy is the school’s first in 6A boys basketball. The team last appeared in the state tournament in 2021, and won 5A state in 2016.

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Mill Valley News staff

Callie Cahoy, JAG editor-in-chief

This is senior Callie Cahoy’s third year on the JAG yearbook staff and she will be taking on the position of Editor-in-Chief. She's also involved in cross country, NHS as an officer, Relay for Life ELT, and the psychology club. Outside of school, she enjoys watching 90’s rom-coms, listening to Taylor Swift, dominating on the sand volleyball court, and hanging out with friends.

Thomas Helm, JAG photo editor

This is senior Thomas Helm’s second year on the JAG yearbook staff and he will be taking on the position of photo editor. When not working for the yearbook, you can find him running cross country and track. Outside of school he enjoys playing golf, coaching baseball teams, playing video games and listening to music.

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