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BSHS boys clinch thrilling 43-42 win against Basehor-Linwood
By Corey Thibodeaux
07:31 a.m., February 9, 2013 Updated 11:41 a.m.
This Bonner Springs boys basketball team knows it’s not going to blow out many teams. It’s too young and it slows the game down too much for that. But by making the zone defense a mainstay in its gameplan a few weeks ago, Bonner Springs (8-9, 4-7) was able to squeak out a 43-42 victory against Basehor-Linwood (9-7, 7-3) Friday night.
Bonner Springs girls hold off Bobcats, 45-30
By Corey Thibodeaux
11:30 p.m., February 8, 2013 Updated 11:42 a.m.
For a team that entered Friday on a seven-game losing streak, the Basehor-Linwood girls basketball team could take solace in a 45-30 defeat at Bonner Springs. Conversely, the Braves are glad they got out of that one unscathed. Instead of putting the team away after a 14-point halftime lead, the third quarter belonged to the Bobcats, 10-5. By then, the comeback had grown exhausting and Bonner Springs ran away with the game.
Voorhes’ 25 leads Mill Valley past Bonner Springs, 64-42
By Corey Thibodeaux
11:08 p.m., January 11, 2013 Updated 11:26 a.m.
Mill Valley junior Wyatt Voorhes slashed his way to 25 points as his Jaguars defeated Bonner Springs, 64-42.
BSHS girls dealt first league loss by Mill Valley in convincing fashion
By Corey Thibodeaux
10:53 p.m., January 11, 2013 Updated 11:30 a.m.
The Mill Valley girls basketball team unloaded on Bonner Springs, 47-21. Both teams entered the game 5-0 in conference play, but it was pretty much set after the first quarter.
First-year Bonner Springs swim coach Williams a familiar face around community
By Corey Thibodeaux
02:33 p.m., November 28, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
First-year Bonner Springs swimming coach Preston Williams needs to be in the pool, even while he’s coaching. As a triathlete and Ironman competitor, he isn’t above practicing along with his swimmers and setting an example for training and dedication.
First-year BSHS boys coach doesn’t think young Braves team is far from contention
By Corey Thibodeaux
12:19 p.m., November 20, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
To keep the tradition going, Streit won the job and he enters his first year as head coach. It’s an easy transition given the circumstances. He has known the players and system for years, conferred with some head coaching decisions as an assistant and has worked with the players all summer. The only speed bump is the loss of eight seniors, four of them starters.
Josiah Seaton balances state title, Olympic aspirations while wrestling at BSHS
By Corey Thibodeaux
10:16 a.m., November 6, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
One of the middle children, Josiah, is taking it to another level. The 114-pound junior placed fourth at the national wrestling competition at North Dakota in August, a year after placing eighth in the same tournament. As of now, he is fourth on the U.S. Future Olympian rankings in the Cadet category.
Braves fall to Spring Hill, 35-21, on senior night
By Corey Thibodeaux
October 26, 2012
Against Spring Hill on Thursday, a team who also had nothing to play for having already clinched the district, the Braves (3-6) ended their season with a 35-21 home loss. But they cared and played like it.
Bobcats advance to regional soccer final, set up rematch with Tonganoxie
By Corey Thibodeaux
October 23, 2012
The Bobcats snuck in a goal at the 18:34 mark in the second half, the difference in a 1-0 victory at Washington High School.
Bobcats can clinch playoff spot Thursday on senior night
By Corey Thibodeaux
10:58 a.m., October 20, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
In an effort to get his team better prepared for Friday night’s must-win game against Perry-Lecompton, coach Steve Hopkins pitted all the first stringers against each other in practice.

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