The student news site of Mill Valley High School

Mill Valley News
The student news site of Mill Valley High School

Mill Valley News
The student news site of Mill Valley High School

Mill Valley News
After his losing his last state match, boys wrestling head coach Joseph Lazor hugs senior Eddie Hughart.

Boys wrestling takes third overall at 6A state as girls fall short to place

Juniors Dillon Cooper and Colin McAlister placed first in their respective weight classes
Ian Chern, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief • March 1, 2023

The girls wrestling team competed at 6A state Thursday, Feb. 23. The girls team fought hard but ultimately fell short and did not place. The boys wrestling team competed at 6A state Saturday, Feb. 25....

The boys and girls varsity bowling teams gather for a photo after their successful day at regionals where they placed third and second overall. Both teams advanced to state on March 3 in Wichita.

Girls and Boys bowling advance to state

Bowling competed in regionals Tuesday, Feb. 21
Sophia Estes and Stella Platt • February 26, 2023

The girls and boys bowling placed second and third overall at bowling regionals which was held at Olathe Lanes East Tuesday, Feb. 21.  Due to placing in the top three overall as a team, both the girls...

Head tucked, senior Adam Budimlija prepares to reach forward.

Boys swim places 13th at state

The team competed from Thursday, Feb 16, to Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Shawnee Mission Aquatic Center
Bryn Simpson, Kaylen Hyde, and Alonnah Gage • February 23, 2023

The boys swim dive team placed 13th place out of 27 teams at state Feb. 16-18 at the Shawnee Mission Aquatic Center in Lenexa. Swim state finishers:  Senior Anthony Molinaro Third place -...

Avoiding Olathe North players, senior Sophie Pringle goes toward the hoop.

Girls basketball falls to Olathe North 51-27

The girls lost their last game of the season to Olathe North Tuesday, Feb. 21
Molly Griffin, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief • February 23, 2023

Beside his family, senior Nen Matlock is recognized as a basketball senior.

Senior night held between the girls and boys basketball games

Senior night commemorated cheer, boys swim, girls basketball and boys basketball Friday, Feb. 11
Audri Brizendine and Bryn Simpson • February 19, 2023

Jumping in the air, sophomore Averie Landon blocks the opponent.

Girls basketball falls to Shawnee Mission South 57-22

The girls lost to the Raiders Friday, Feb. 17 on senior night
Ally Sul and Molly Griffin • February 19, 2023

Sophomore Carter Kaifes dribbles towards the net around a blocker.

Boys basketball falls to Shawnee Mission South 64-57

Sophomore Carter Kaifes led the team with 21 points Friday, Feb. 17 on senior night
Emma Rathbun and Bryn Simpson • February 19, 2023

The boys basketball team played Shawnee Mission South Friday, Feb. 17 on senior night with a final score of 57-64. Senior night commemorated cheerleaders, boys swim, boys basketball and girls basketball....

Freshman Jacob Reitz picks up his opponent.

Boys wrestling wins regional title

The team tied with Olathe North and qualified 12 wrestlers for the state tournament Saturday, Feb. 18
Brooklyn LaFon, Molly Morgan, and Hailee Ford • February 19, 2023

Senior Dylan Massey grabs his opponent by the arm while trying to take him to the floor.

Boys Wrestling places second at Sunflower League

Wrestling places second at Olathe South Saturday, Feb. 4
Meg McAfee and Lauren Aycock • February 6, 2023

Olathe South hosted Sunflower League for Saturday, Feb. 4 where the team placed second. The team also came away with three individual first-place medalists with senior Eddie Hughart and juniors Dillion...

Taking a breath, junior Andre Arnold swims down the lane.

Boys swim places eighth at the Sunflower League tournament

The team competes at Shawnee Mission Aquatic Center Friday, Feb. 3 to Saturday, Feb. 4
Alonnah Gage and Kaylen Hyde • February 6, 2023

Moving down the court, junior Jordan Harrison locks to pass the ball to teammate junior Noah Brueggemann at their game Tuesday, Jan. 24.

Students play recreational basketball during winter sports season

For six weeks, teams compete at Okun Fieldhouse every Tuesday for fun and bragging rights
Gabby Delpleash, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief • February 6, 2023

The loud thump of basketballs dribbled against the gym floor. Players in eccentric uniforms bolting across the court. And a few students watching from the sidelines. Playing school sports is a common...

Senior Eden Hakes and sophomore Miranda Hakes give each other an encouraging fist bump after a frame.

Girl’s bowling places first overall at Olathe Lanes East meet

Girls and boys bowling competed against Lawrence Free State and Olathe West Tuesday, Jan. 31
Keira Patty, JAG reporter/photographer • February 2, 2023

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