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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

Sam Lopez

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor

Junior Sam Lopez is in his 2.5th year on the JagWire staff. He was the sports editor his sophomore year and is now the news editor. His interests include soccer, snowboarding, scuba diving, travelling and, above all else, playing guitar. He likes to spend his weekends in downtown Kansas City searching for new restaurants or walking around with his friends. Lopez is incredibly excited for his 2.5th year on the JagWire and hopes to accomplish a lot as an editor.

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Freshman Ella Shurley fights with a player from Olathe Northwest for the ball.

Girls soccer falls to Olathe Northwest 1-0

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 9, 2017
With an Aquinas defender on her back, junior Adde Hinkle looks to create a scoring opportunity during the second half of Mill Valley's 1-0 win over St. Thomas Aquinas on Tuesday, April 25.

Girls soccer defeats St. Thomas Aquinas 1-0

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 27, 2017
Fending off a Blue Valley player, freshman Emerson Kaiser dribbles the ball.

Girls soccer defeats Blue Valley 1-0

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 7, 2017
The Jaguars fall to Blue Valley West 12-3 on Friday, March 24. Keeping his eyes locked on the ball, sophomore Seth Hobson defends his opponent.

Lacrosse falls to Blue Valley West 12-3

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 26, 2017
Boys basketball falls to Blue Valley 76-65

Boys basketball falls to Blue Valley 76-65

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 25, 2017
Senior Blake Montgomery shoots a free throw.

Boys basketball team falls to St. Thomas Aquinas

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 11, 2017
The bowling team has grown close this past season. 'It's a good group of guys and this year has been a lot of fun," senior Spencer Butterfield said.

Boys bowling team grows closer through the sport

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 9, 2017
Going for a layup, senior Blake Montgomery looks at the basket on Friday, Dec. 9. The Jaguars fell to Lawerence Free State 68-60.

Boys basketball falls to Lawrence Free State

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 10, 2016
Before heading to class, senior Adam Gillette fills out one of the new department of the month forms on Wednesday, Nov. 9.

SLT unveils new ‘Department of the Month’ program

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 11, 2016
Winding up for a serve, senior Kaley Muir focuses on her opponents during her doubles match on Monday, Oct. 3. At its last regular meet of the season, varsity girls tennis went 6-2.

Girls tennis goes 6-2 in triangular

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 4, 2016
Senior Braden Shaw proves to be the biggest sports fan. Ever.

Sideline Report: Should athletes cross sports?

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 20, 2016
Senior Braden Shaw proves to be the biggest sports fan. Ever.

Sideline Report: Here we go again

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 3, 2016
Don't wait to get involved

Don’t wait to get involved

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
August 16, 2016
During the first day of the art show on Monday, April 25, art teacher Jerry Howard and athletic director Jerald VanRheen converse over the art displayed

Country Club Bank hosts student art show

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
May 4, 2016
Junior Lauren Moores takes a free kick during the game against Blue Valley on Tuesday, April 12.

Girls soccer defeats Blue Valley 1-0

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 15, 2016
Photo courtesy of Country Stampede

Country Stampede

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
April 12, 2016
You're more than your test scores

You’re more than your test scores

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
April 12, 2016
While recieving coaching from head girls soccer coach Arlan Vomhof, junior defender Lauren Moores takes a shot at the goal during practice on Friday, March 26.

Girls soccer

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 26, 2016
Sideline Report: State champions (again)

Sideline Report: State champions (again)

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 23, 2016
Society needs to slow down

Society needs to slow down

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
March 7, 2016
Looking for an open teammate, senior Jaison Widmer holds the ball away from his defender.

Boys basketball defeats Tonganoxie

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 24, 2016
JagWire reviews low-cost music venues

JagWire reviews low-cost music venues

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
February 9, 2016
The Confessors, a band that performs weekly at B.B.’s Lawnside Blues & BBQ, performs on Sunday, Jan. 17 with a guest singer.

B.B.’s Lawnside BBQ

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
February 5, 2016
The Sons of Brasil perform at the Art Factory on Saturday, Jan. 23.

The Art Factory

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
February 5, 2016
Playing on the other side of the bar, Tim Whitmer & KC Express performs at the Phoenix on Saturday, Jan. 23.

The Phoenix Jazz Club

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
February 5, 2016
Before he bowls his next frame, senior Cole Griggs prepares to pick up his bowling ball at Olathe Lanes East on Wednesday, Jan. 20. The boys and girls bowling teams placed fourth out of four schools at the meet hosted by Olathe East High School.

Bowling teams face off at Olathe Lanes East

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
January 21, 2016
Injuries can hinder way of life

Injuries can hinder way of life

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
December 14, 2015
Sideline Report: Number 18 should finally hang it up

Sideline Report: Number 18 should finally hang it up

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 17, 2015
Sideline Report: Party like it’s 1985

Sideline Report: Party like it’s 1985

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 3, 2015
Senior Dani Stompoly and junior Austin Garner host the Video Production Halloween Film Fest during seminar on Wednesday, October 28.

Video Productions holds Halloween Film Fest

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
November 3, 2015
Dribbling the ball around his opponent at the regional soccer game on Tuesday, Oct. 27, sophomore Daniel Nicot focuses on the ball. The team won 3-1 against Turner and will advance in regionals.

Boys soccer defeats Turner 3-1 in regional playoffs

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 28, 2015
Senior Zac Kornis dribbles down field while looking to score a goal.

Boys soccer falls to Shawnee Mission East 3-1

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 10, 2015
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