The 2023-24 UKC forensics championship was held virtually from Monday, April 1st through the 5th.
| Position | 1st Team | School | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Thale Ruether | Piper | 11 |
| Defender | Taylor Graf | Basehor-Linwood | 11 |
| Defender | Sydney Coffman | De Soto | 10 |
| Defender | Lexie Simpson | Piper | 12 |
| Defender | Elinore Stallbaumer | Seaman | 11 |
| Defender | Lailah Benz | Shawnee Heights | 10 |
| Forward | Audrey Smith | Basehor-Linwood | 12 |
| Forward | Izzy Jones | De Soto | 11 |
| Forward | Ella Buff | Piper | 11 |
| Forward | Brooklyn Yingling | Seaman | 12 |
| Forward | Jaycee Schumann | Seaman | 12 |
| Midfielder | Avery Crabtree | De Soto | 12 |
| Midfielder | Chloe Collins | De Soto | 12 |
| Midfielder | Ryann Clark | Piper | 12 |
| Midfielder | Sierra Montez | Piper | 12 |
| Midfielder | Ava Huston | Seaman | 9 |
| Position | 2nd Team | School | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Maegan Mills | Seaman | 10 |
| Defender | Kylie Albright | De Soto | 11 |
| Defender | Paige Hennager | De Soto | 12 |
| Defender | Anya Anderson | Lansing | 11 |
| Defender | Payton Zimmerman | Piper | 12 |
| Defender | Elle LaBin | Seaman | 9 |
| Forward | Macy McKissick | Basehor-Linwood | 11 |
| Forward | Avianna Garrett | Leavenworth | 10 |
| Forward | Kyndell Letcher | Piper | 12 |
| Forward | Ryin Miller | Seaman | 9 |
| Forward | Bayli Benson | Shawnee Heights | 10 |
| Midfielder | Audrey McCarty | Basehor-Linwood | 11 |
| Midfielder | Macaria Hemker | Lansing | 11 |
| Midfielder | Marin Schuler | Seaman | 11 |
| Midfielder | Isabell Van Fleet | Shawnee Heights | 10 |
| Midfielder | Lily Martin | Shawnee Heights | 12 |
| Position | Honorable Mention | School | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defender | Emma Rothwell | Basehor-Linwood | 11 |
| Defender | Sydney Morrison | Basehor-Linwood | 12 |
| Forward | Madison Buckley | Basehor-Linwood | 10 |
| Goalkeeper | Hannah Miller | Basehor-Linwood | 11 |
| Defender | Ana Schultze | De Soto | 11 |
| Midfielder | Sydney Cinotto | De Soto | 9 |
| Defender | Adida Garza | Lansing | 10 |
| Forward | Andrea Burris | Lansing | 10 |
| Defender | Alice Mattox | Leavenworth | 11 |
| Goalkeeper | Emily Singletary | Leavenworth | 10 |
| Midfielder | Emma Torres | Leavenworth | 11 |
| Defender | Avary Vallejo | Piper | 10 |
| Defender | Madi Welker | Piper | 12 |
| Midfielder | Brylie Reese | Piper | 12 |
| Defender | Kinley Wilhelm | Seaman | 10 |
| Defender | Morgan Tenpenny | Seaman | 11 |
| Midfielder | Averi Tuck | Seaman | 9 |
| Defender | Abby Fleischer | Shawnee Heights | 12 |
| Midfielder | Ariana Smith | Shawnee Heights | 11 |
| Defender | Gloria Bolze | Topeka West | 12 |
| Midfielder | Abriela Martinez | Topeka West | 12 |
| Midfielder | Noelia Valenzuela Alvarado | Topeka West | 12 |
| Forward | Kennedy Vogl | Turner | 10 |
| Goalkeeper | Damarys Nieto | Turner | 12 |
| Midfielder | Aleyda Salazar | Turner | 12 |
| Position | 1st Team | School | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | Taylor Cruse | Basehor-Linwood | 12 |
| Pitcher | Kaelyn O’Rourke | Seaman | 10 |
| Pitcher | Grace Proctor | Shawnee Heights | 10 |
| Catcher | Kylie Brockman | Piper | 12 |
| Infielder | Amanda Knutson | Basehor-Linwood | 12 |
| Infielder | Mila Seaton | Basehor-Linwood | 12 |
| Infielder | Marisa Johnson | De Soto | 11 |
| Infielder | Sage Grann | Piper | 11 |
| Infielder | Aspen Burgardt | Seaman | 12 |
| Outfielder | Bella Rollo | Basehor-Linwood | 12 |
| Outfielder | Gabby Salazar | Piper | 11 |
| Outfielder | Paige Glasgow | Seaman | 11 |
| Outfielder | Ally Millard | Shawnee Heights | 11 |
| Utility | Jayden Hanna | Turner | 11 |
| Designated Player | Jersey Jellison | Seaman | 11 |
| Position | 2nd Team | School | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | Grace Rose | Basehor-Linwood | 12 |
| Pitcher | Maddie Reynolds | De Soto | 12 |
| Pitcher | Emma Moppin | Piper | 11 |
| Catcher | Ashlynn Jaccard | Lansing | 11 |
| Infielder | Jade Chames | De Soto | 10 |
| Infielder | Rosalie Schneider | Seaman | 11 |
| Infielder | Karlyn Bowman | Shawnee Heights | 11 |
| Infielder | Taylor Brees | Shawnee Heights | 10 |
| Infielder | Jerzey Hanna | Turner | 10 |
| Outfielder | Abbie Richards | Basehor-Linwood | 11 |
| Outfielder | Casey McCollum | De Soto | 11 |
| Outfielder | Paradise Wright | Leavenworth | 11 |
| Outfielder | Siani Sanchez | Topeka West | 11 |
| Utility | Zoe Church | De Soto | 9 |
| Designated Player | Ainsley Yoakam | Lansing | 11 |
| Position | Honorable Mention | School | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catcher | Addie Thom | Basehor-Linwood | 10 |
| Infielder | Kaleigh Small | Basehor-Linwood | 11 |
| Outfielder | Harley Baker | Basehor-Linwood | 11 |
| Infielder | Kaitlin Cook | De Soto | 12 |
| Infielder | Jordyn Koontz | Lansing | 9 |
| Outfielder | Hannah McNabb | Lansing | 10 |
| Pitcher | Gracelyn Collins | Lansing | 9 |
| Utility | Addison Callaway | Lansing | 10 |
| Infielder | Jada Eagle | Leavenworth | 11 |
| Infielder | Regan Wiehe | Piper | 11 |
| Outfielder | Taylor Gladieux | Piper | 11 |
| Utility | Rylie Wiseman | Piper | 10 |
| Catcher | Raegan McConnell | Seaman | 10 |
| Infielder | MacKenzie Birch | Shawnee Heights | 11 |
| Outfielder | Audrey Schulte | Shawnee Heights | 11 |
| Infielder | Taniyah Stafford | Topeka West | 12 |
| Pitcher | Amia Alexander-Sims | Topeka West | 12 |
| Position | 1st Team | School | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | Jack Millman | De Soto | 11 |
| Pitcher | Charlie Rambo | Leavenworth | 12 |
| Pitcher | Bryson Vawter | Seaman | 12 |
| Catcher | Deacon Pomeroy | Shawnee Heights | 10 |
| Infielder | Cade Martinez | De Soto | 10 |
| Infielder | Dillon Stanley | De Soto | 12 |
| Infielder | Tonio Mendez | Lansing | 11 |
| Infielder | Max Huston | Seaman | 10 |
| Infielder | Erickson George | Turner | 10 |
| Outfielder | Brady VanDonge | Basehor-Linwood | 11 |
| Outfielder | Noah Thompson | De Soto | 10 |
| Outfielder | Blake Slaughter | Lansing | 12 |
| Outfielder | Cameron Selbach | Seaman | 12 |
| Utility | Reid Oakley | Lansing | 10 |
| Utility | Sawyer Matz | Piper | 12 |
| Designated Hitter | Zack Cole | Shawnee Heights | 12 |
| Position | 2nd Team | School | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | James Umbarger | Lansing | 11 |
| Pitcher | Lukas Boehm | Piper | 11 |
| Pitcher | Nic Perez | Shawnee Heights | 12 |
| Catcher | Jackson Harding | Leavenworth | 11 |
| Infielder | Garrett Pierce | Basehor-Linwood | 10 |
| Infielder | Dalton Jorgensen | Lansing | 11 |
| Infielder | Holden Finley | Seaman | 10 |
| Infielder | Brayden Wheatley | Shawnee Heights | 11 |
| Infielder | Gavin Zuperku | Shawnee Heights | 12 |
| Outfielder | Jett Hutton | Lansing | 11 |
| Outfielder | Julian Simon | Leavenworth | 9 |
| Outfielder | Evan Smith | Shawnee Heights | 12 |
| Outfielder | Jordan Armbruster | Shawnee Heights | 11 |
| Designated Hitter | Hernan Mora | Turner | 10 |
| Position | Honorable Mention | School | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catcher | Will Howard | Basehor-Linwood | 10 |
| Designated Hitter | Caden Puderbaugh | Basehor-Linwood | 9 |
| Infielder | Nash McCarty | Basehor-Linwood | 11 |
| Infielder | Trey West | Basehor-Linwood | 10 |
| Outfielder | Gage Greer | Basehor-Linwood | 12 |
| Outfielder | Nate Martin | Basehor-Linwood | 9 |
| Catcher | Jason Webb | De Soto | 12 |
| Pitcher | Max Thurman | De Soto | 11 |
| Pitcher | Will Burger | De Soto | 11 |
| Pitcher | Caden Howell | Lansing | 11 |
| Utility | Noah Davis | Leavenworth | 9 |
| Utility | Zak Surprise | Piper | 11 |
| Designated Hitter | Justin Phillips | Seaman | 11 |
| Pitcher | Scout Jellison | Seaman | 12 |
| Utility | Carter Ulrich | Shawnee Heights | 11 |
| Utility | Elijah Berg | Topeka West | 10 |
| Catcher | Wyatt Huyett | Turner | 12 |
| Infielder | Cruz Perez | Turner | 10 |
| Pos | Team | CW | CL | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  De Soto | 13 | 3 | 130 | 61 |
| 2 |  Seaman | 13 | 3 | 134 | 37 |
| 3 |  Shawnee Heights | 10 | 6 | 133 | 68 |
| 4 |  Basehor-Linwood | 10 | 6 | 103 | 70 |
| 5 |  Lansing | 10 | 6 | 88 | 63 |
| 6 |  Piper | 8 | 8 | 85 | 77 |
| 7 |  Leavenworth | 5 | 11 | 56 | 89 |
| 8 |  Turner | 3 | 13 | 59 | 139 |
| 9 |  Topeka West | 0 | 16 | 16 | 200 |
The 2023 United Kansas Conference baseball season has come to an end, and it was a thrilling ride with intense competition and standout performances from the participating teams. Let’s take a look at the final standings for the season, which can be found on the UKC website.
Claiming the title of UKC baseball champions is De Soto High School, finishing with an impressive conference record of 13-3. The Wildcats showcased their talent throughout the season, scoring 130 runs while allowing 61 runs against in conference play. Their balanced performance both at the plate and on the field played a pivotal role in securing the championship.
Finishing in a close second place in the UKC baseball standings is Seaman High School, also with a conference record of 13-3. The Vikings were formidable opponents, scoring 134 runs while allowing a mere 37 runs against in conference play. Their dominant performances on both offense and defense kept them in the race for the championship until the very end.
In the third position, we had three teams tied with a 10-6 record with the tie-breaker going first to Shawnee Heights High School. The Thunderbirds demonstrated their offensive firepower, scoring an impressive 133 runs while allowing 68 runs against in conference play. Their consistent performance throughout the season earned them a well-deserved spot in the top three. Basehor-Linwood High School took the next tie-breaker over Lansing High School. Both teams displayed their skills on the field, with Basehor-Linwood scoring 103 runs while allowing 70 runs against, and Lansing scoring 88 runs while allowing 63 runs against in conference play.
Overall, the 2023 UKC baseball season provided fans with thrilling games, impressive performances, and intense competition. Congratulations to De Soto High School on their championship win and to all the teams for their efforts throughout the season.
Article credit to ChatGPT.
Picture credits to @DeSotoWildcats on Twitter.
The 2023 UKC boys and girls track & field championship was held on Friday, May 12th at De Soto High School.
Boys Field Athlete of the Year: Jamale Williams (Lansing)
Leavenworth Time Article: https://www.leavenworthtimes.com/2023/05/13/basehor-linwood-boys-finish-runner-up-at-ukc-track-and-field-championships/
Picture credits to @DeSotoWildcats, @derekwwiley, and @TopsportsN on Twitter.
| Pos | Team | CW | CL | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basehor-Linwood | 16 | 0 | 158 | 33 |
| 2 | Shawnee Heights | 12 | 4 | 167 | 54 |
| 3 | Piper | 11 | 5 | 167 | 80 |
| 4 | Seaman | 10 | 6 | 150 | 70 |
| 5 | Topeka West | 7 | 9 | 87 | 135 |
| 6 | Lansing | 7 | 9 | 87 | 126 |
| 7 | De Soto | 6 | 10 | 102 | 138 |
| 8 | Turner | 3 | 13 | 87 | 143 |
| 9 | Leavenworth | 0 | 16 | 26 | 252 |
The United Kansas Conference softball season came to a close with a dominant performance from the Basehor-Linwood Bobcats, who went undefeated in conference play to clinch the championship. The Bobcats finished the season with an impressive 16-0 record, outscoring their opponents 158-33 along the way. Led by strong performances both at the plate and on the mound, Basehor-Linwood proved to be too much for the rest of the conference to handle.
Finishing in second place in the UKC softball standings is Shawnee Heights High School, who had a solid season with a 12-4 record. The Thunderbirds were dominant defensively, allowing just 54 runs in conference play. Rounding out the top three in the UKC softball standings is Piper High School, who finished with an 11-5 record. The Pirates were led by a potent offense that scored 167 runs in conference play, and will be a team to watch in the future.
Overall, the 2023 UKC softball season was full of exciting moments and impressive performances, and the future looks bright for the conference’s softball programs.
Article credit to ChatGPT.
Picture credits to @BLSoftballtbw on Twitter.
The 2023 United Kansas Conference (UKC) girls soccer season has come to an end, with some thrilling matches and impressive performances from the participating teams. The Piper Pirates dominated the competition this season, finishing with a perfect conference record of 8-0 and claiming the title of UKC girls soccer champions. They outscored their opponents 44-3 in conference play, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Coming in second place in the UKC girls soccer standings is Seaman High School, with a conference record of 6-1-1. The Vikings had an impressive season, scoring 45 goals while only allowing 3 goals against in conference play. Rounding out the top three in the UKC girls soccer standings is De Soto High School, with a conference record of 6-2-0. The Wildcats had a strong season, scoring 42 goals while only allowing 3 goals against in conference play.
Overall, it was an exciting season of girls soccer in the United Kansas Conference, with several teams showcasing their skills and fighting for the top spots in the standings. Congratulations to Piper High School on their impressive championship season.
| Pos | Team | CW | CL | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piper | 8 | 0 | 44 | 3 |
| 2 | Seaman | 6 | 1 | 45 | 3 |
| 3 | De Soto | 6 | 2 | 42 | 3 |
| 4 | Basehor-Linwood | 4 | 2 | 21 | 17 |
| 5 | Shawnee Heights | 4 | 4 | 30 | 11 |
| 6 | Lansing | 3 | 4 | 9 | 30 |
| 7 | Leavenworth | 2 | 6 | 6 | 36 |
| 8 | Topeka West | 1 | 7 | 3 | 41 |
| 9 | Turner | 0 | 8 | 6 | 62 |
Article credit to ChatGPT.
Picture credits to @PiperPirates on Twitter.
The 2023 UKC Girls Swimming Championship was held on Tuesday, May 10th at Lansing High School.
Leavenworth Times article: https://www.leavenworthtimes.com/2023/05/10/lansing-wins-fourth-straight-ukc-girls-swimming-championship/
Picture credits to Derek Wiley (Leavenworth Times Sports Editor) @derekwwiley on Twitter.
The 2023 UKC Boys Golf Championship was held on Monday, May 1st at Village Greens Golf Course in Meriden and hosted by Seaman High School.
| 1st Team | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Valdivia | Shawnee Heights | 75 |
| Will Kerr | De Soto | 76 |
| Zach Weir | Seaman | 77 |
| Myles Alonzo | Topeka West | 77 |
| A.J. Allen | Lansing | 78 |
| Aiden Jones | Shawnee Heights | 80 |
| 2nd Team | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley Williamson | Seaman | 81 |
| Braden Jackson | Lansing | 83 |
| Tate Atkinson | De Soto | 83 |
| Carson Youngblood | Basehor-Linwood | 83 |
| TJ Spurlock | De Soto | 85 |
| Jason Smith | Basehor-Linwood | 85 |
| Honorable Mention | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Strahm | Basehor-Linwood | 86 |
| Jason Edwards | Lansing | 87 |
| Carson Strah | Basehor-Linwood | 87 |
| Tanner Zerger | Shawnee Heights | 88 |
| Josh Grisi | Leavenworth | 88 |
| Alexander Flanagan | Seaman | 88 |
