Nick Bates Sports writer

Nick Bates covers high school sports for the Chieftain, Sentinel and Dispatch.

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Young Bravettes expect to be in the mix this season
By Nick Bates
November 26, 2008
Not many teams can lose seven seniors and not call the following season a rebuilding year.
Independent League title, state berths are goals of BSHS swimmers
By Nick Bates
November 26, 2008
If you thought Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps’ impact on the sporting world was quieting down, you probably haven’t swung by the pool at the Bonner Springs YMCA.
Bravettes’ Barnes receives All-Kaw Valley League nod
By Nick Bates
November 20, 2008
The All-Kaw Valley League volleyball team was announced Monday morning, and the sole player from Bonner Springs High School is Amber Barnes.
Walker twins, Barren brothers earn All-KVL honors
By Nick Bates
November 19, 2008
Although the 2008 season did not turn out quite as planned for the Bonner Springs High School football team, the Braves were well represented on the All-Kaw Valley League postseason teams announced Monday morning.
Braves, Bravettes open basketball season at stroke of midnight
By Nick Bates
November 19, 2008
As the clock ticked past midnight Monday morning and most Bonner Springs residents were in bed preparing for yet another work or school week, the lights were on at the District Physical Education Center on the campus of Bonner Springs High School for the inaugural Midnight Madness basketball practice.
Change of heart leads Moulin back to dugout
By Nick Bates
November 13, 2008
Last May Rick Moulin decided he had coached his last baseball game for Bonner Springs High School at the end of the baseball season.
Together again
By Nick Bates
November 13, 2008
College freshmen usually say that the increased level of freedom they experience is the biggest difference between high school and college.
BSHS seniors leave program in good shape
By Nick Bates
November 13, 2008
The 2008 soccer season was a rollercoaster ride for the experienced Bonner Springs Braves. It began with a victory against Lansing — a first for the BSHS program, and came to an end against the best of the best when they fell 9-0 to eventual Class 5A state champion St. Thomas Aquinas in the regional finals.
Ballou goes out with big finish
By Nick Bates
November 6, 2008
Facing a field of runners loaded with talent, the Bonner Springs boys cross country team placed 11th on Saturday at the Class 5A state championships at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence.
Saints shut out Braves
By Nick Bates
November 6, 2008
The Bonner Springs boys soccer team ran into the buzzsaw known better as St. Thomas Aquinas High School on Thursday night in a 9-0 season-ending loss in the Class 5A state quarterfinals at Saints Stadium.

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