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UKC Girls Soccer All Conference

Co-Players of the Year: Ava Huston | Seaman & Kennadi Fuhrman | De Soto

Coach of the Year: Kyle Seevers | Seaman

Position 1st Team School Grade
Goalkeeper Mackenzie Mertel Shawnee Heights 12
Defender Chloe McCracken De Soto 9
Defender Kennadi Fuhrman De Soto 11
Defender Anna Bayless Piper 9
Defender Parker Ayres Seaman 12
Defender Brylee Garner Shawnee Heights 11
Forward Colbie Warne De Soto 10
Forward Jordyn Garvey De Soto 11
Forward Julia Molleker Seaman 11
Forward Savannah Nelson Seaman 12
Forward Micah Williams Topeka West 11
Midfielder Aliya VanDonge Basehor-Linwood 11
Midfielder Ella Graf Basehor-Linwood 11
Midfielder Sydney Cinotto De Soto 12
Midfielder Ava Huston Seaman 12
Midfielder Nina Bolanos Shawnee Heights 11
Position 2nd Team School Grade
Goalkeeper Lily Sphar De Soto 12
Defender June Niccum De Soto 9
Defender Sienna McCracken De Soto 12
Defender Alissa Groff Leavenworth 12
Defender Brenlie Reese Piper 12
Defender Addyson Shipp Seaman 12
Forward Juliana Haynsworth Lansing 9
Forward Abby Everson Piper 12
Forward Ava Monhollon Piper 9
Forward Ava Golightley Seaman 12
Forward Morgan Robinson Shawnee Heights 11
Midfielder Ellie Gress De Soto 12
Midfielder Alexis Bayless Piper 10
Midfielder Lacy Ayala Piper 9
Midfielder Maya Martin Seaman 12
Midfielder Adrian Romero Topeka West 12
Position Honorable Mention School Grade
Defender Jillian Swinford Basehor-Linwood 12
Midfielder Ava Davis Basehor-Linwood 9
Midfielder Payton Buhrman De Soto 10
Defender Taylor Heim Leavenworth 12
Goalkeeper Bre’Ella DeMaranville Leavenworth 12
Defender Aubrey Lampson Piper 11
Goalkeeper Hailey Watkins Piper 11
Defender Elle LaBin Seaman 12
Forward Ella Gaggero Shawnee Heights 10
Defender Jocelyn Avita Turner 11
Midfielder Alyson Trujillo-Alonzo Turner 12
Midfielder Isabella Cox Turner 10
Midfielder Naidelyn Cortes Turner 12

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UKC Softball All Conference

Player of the Year: Aubrey Warren | Seaman

Pitcher of the Year: Lindsey Kuzmic | Basehor-Linwood

Coach of the Year: Susan Mayberry | Basehor-Linwood

Position 1st Team School Grade
Pitcher Lindsey Kuzmic Basehor-Linwood 10
Pitcher Gracelyn Collins Lansing 12
Pitcher Lydia Dreher Seaman 10
Catcher Cianna Graves Shawnee Heights 12
Infielder Ella Loun Basehor-Linwood 12
Infielder Trinity Deters Basehor-Linwood 11
Infielder Ava Shelley Lansing 10
Infielder Aubrey Warren Seaman 12
Infielder Jaidyn Euwer Shawnee Heights 12
Outfielder Lucy Rose Basehor-Linwood 12
Outfielder Maggie McDonald De Soto 9
Outfielder Acey Thompson Seaman 11
Outfielder Addison Cooper Shawnee Heights 12
Utility Zoe Church De Soto 12
Designated Player Addison Sibley Seaman 12
Position 2nd Team School Grade
Pitcher Kailey Steineger Basehor-Linwood 11
Pitcher Maddie Hillaire De Soto 12
Pitcher Makenna Sculley Leavenworth 9
Catcher Lexie Saultz Basehor-Linwood 9
Infielder Addison Murphy Basehor-Linwood 12
Infielder Samantha Shultz Basehor-Linwood 12
Infielder Emmie Wible De Soto 10
Infielder Luci Pennington Leavenworth 12
Infielder Lauren Glasgow Seaman 11
Outfielder Avery Bechard Basehor-Linwood 11
Outfielder Faith Flournoy Piper 9
Outfielder Kinsley Smith Seaman 12
Outfielder Kendall Munoz Topeka West 10
Utility Easton Beightel Seaman 10
Designated Player Lilly Rumsey Seaman 12
Position Honorable Mention School Grade
Catcher Avery Baragary Lansing 10
Infielder Addison Pittman Lansing 10
Outfielder Amiyah Singletary Lansing 9
Outfielder Samantha Gray Lansing 11
Utility Drew Malm Lansing 9
Utility Whitney Welsh Lansing 11
Utility Kendall Diven Leavenworth 12
Catcher Ginny Garcia Piper 12
Infielder Morgan Laird Piper 10
Pitcher Stella Utter Piper 10
Infielder Natalee Simpson Seaman 11
Infielder Isabelle Kutina Topeka West 12
Utility Addaline Hall Topeka West 12

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UKC Baseball All Conference

Player of the Year: Bryce Fullen | Lansing

Pitcher of the Year: Brody Cooper | Shawnee Heights

Coach of the Year: Joel Thaemert | De Soto

Position 1st Team School Grade
Pitcher Bryce Fullen Lansing 12
Pitcher Dylan Eikenbary Piper 11
Pitcher Brody Cooper Shawnee Heights 12
Catcher Judah Monhollon Piper 12
Infielder Bo Wiegmann De Soto 12
Infielder Bryce Fullen Lansing 12
Infielder Frank Giamalva Leavenworth 12
Infielder Myles Ross Piper 12
Infielder Beau Jessop Seaman 11
Outfielder Tanner Krier De Soto 12
Outfielder Reece Mattingly Lansing 11
Outfielder Gabe Fryman Leavenworth 12
Outfielder Cayden Lindsay Shawnee Heights 12
Utility Cale Rosenberger Seaman 12
Designated Hitter Axton Brewer Seaman 11
Position 2nd Team School Grade
Pitcher Steven Zimbelman Basehor-Linwood 12
Pitcher Jacob Norman De Soto 12
Pitcher Carter Prost Leavenworth 11
Catcher Caden Puderbaugh Basehor-Linwood 12
Infielder Nate Martin Basehor-Linwood 12
Infielder Kian Hopkins De Soto 12
Infielder Chase Legault Lansing 11
Infielder Noah Davis Leavenworth 12
Infielder Cambren Floberg Shawnee Heights 12
Outfielder Teahen Bradley Basehor-Linwood 12
Outfielder Jack Cole De Soto 12
Outfielder Mason Porter Piper 12
Outfielder Michael Lilly Shawnee Heights 12
Designated Hitter Michael Ross Turner 10
Utility Gabe Escobar Shawnee Heights 10
Position Honorable Mention School Grade
Infielder Chase Young Basehor-Linwood 12
Utility Colin Zimbelman Basehor-Linwood 11
Catcher Jackson Whiddon De Soto 12
Infielder Nico Martinez De Soto 11
Pitcher Hudson Boyer De Soto 11
Infielder Brady Nieman Lansing 9
Infielder Trey Boden Lansing 11
Outfielder Austin Oakley Lansing 11
Pitcher Chase Legault Lansing 11
Utility Brady Heim Lansing 12
Catcher Julian Simon Leavenworth 12
Infielder Anthony Giamalva Leavenworth 10
Outfielder Kaiden Simons Piper 12
Pitcher Carter Laird Piper 12
Pitcher Connor Musil Piper 12
Infielder Cooper Hayes Seaman 12
Outfielder Jack Becker Seaman 11
Utility Michael Dobbs Seaman 10
Infielder Jackson Jayes Shawnee Heights 12
Infielder Nowlan Hurla Shawnee Heights 11
Utility Roman Babcock Topeka West 11

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UKC Baseball Champions

The Shawnee Heights baseball team is the 2026 champions of the United Kansas Conference!

The Thunderbirds finished with a conference record of 12 wins and 4 losses.

2026 UKC Baseball Final Standings

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The 2026 United Kansas Conference baseball season ended with Shawnee Heights at the top of the standings. The Thunderbirds and De Soto both finished 12–4, but Shawnee Heights claimed first place by sweeping the Wildcats in their head‑to‑head matchups. Shawnee Heights scored 125 runs and allowed 52, closing the season with a win to secure the tiebreaker advantage.

De Soto finished second at 12–4, ending the year on an eight‑game winning streak and allowing a conference‑low 37 runs. Piper followed at 11–5, scoring 109 runs and finishing the season with four straight victories.

The 2026 UKC baseball season featured competitive races throughout the standings, with several teams remaining in contention late into the schedule. Shawnee Heights secured the conference title by sweeping De Soto in their head‑to‑head meetings, giving them the tiebreaker in a tight finish at the top. As teams move into offseason development, each program will look to build on this year’s results and position themselves for a strong 2027 campaign. Congratulations to the Thunderbirds on their back-to-back UKC titles!

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UKC Track and Field Champions

The Piper boys and girls are the 2026 Track & Field Champions of the United Kansas Conference!

The 2026 UKC boys and girls track & field championship was held on Thursday, May 14th at Turner High School.

Girls Track Athlete of the Year: Kelsie Kudiza | Leavenworth

Girls Field Athletes of the Year: Kimberlee Scott | Basehor-Linwood

Girls Coach of the Year: Josh Baxter | Piper

Girls Team Results
  1. Piper: 158.5
  2. Basehor-Linwood: 145
  3. De Soto: 143
  4. Leavenworth: 88
  5. Seaman: 44
  6. Shawnee Heights: 36
  7. Turner: 27.5
  8. Lansing: 23
  9. Topeka West: 18

Boys Track Athlete of the Year: Brody Anderson | Seaman

Boys Field Athlete of the Year: Max Clark | Piper

Boys Coach of the Year: Josh Baxter | Piper

Boys Team Results
  1. Piper: 162
  2. De Soto: 124
  3. Basehor-Linwood: 122
  4. Leavenworth: 106
  5. Seaman: 87
  6. Turner: 51
  7. Lansing: 19
  8. Shawnee Heights: 18
  9. Topeka West: 5

UKC TRACK & FIELD COMPLETE RESULTS

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UKC Girls Soccer Champions

The De Soto and Seaman girls soccer teams are the 2026 co-champions of the United Kansas Conference!

Both programs finished with identical conference records of 7 wins, 0 losses, and 1 tie — with matching totals in goals scored and goals allowed.

The 2026 United Kansas Conference girls soccer season concluded with De Soto and Seaman sharing the conference title. The two programs finished with identical 7–0–1 records, matching totals in goals scored (48) and goals allowed (1), and their lone tie came against each other. With no statistical separation, the UKC recognized both teams as co‑champions.

Shawnee Heights secured third place at 5–2–1, allowing just 11 goals across the season.

The 2026 UKC girls soccer season highlighted the balance and competitiveness across the conference, with strong defensive performances shaping the top of the standings. De Soto and Seaman finished level in every major category, resulting in the first co‑championship in UKC history.

2026 UKC Girls Soccer Final Standings

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UKC Softball Champions

The Basehor-Linwood softball team is the 2026 champions of the United Kansas Conference!

The Bobcats finished with a conference record of 15 wins and 1 loss.

2026 UKC Softball Final Standings

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The 2026 Basehor-Linwood softball team finished at the top of the United Kansas Conference, posting a 15–1 record and closing the season on a 15‑game winning streak. The Bobcats scored 174 runs while allowing only 28, putting together one of the strongest statistical seasons in the conference.

Seaman secured second place with a 13–3 record, leading the league with 199 runs scored and giving up 62. Lansing and Shawnee Heights both finished 11–5, with Lansing edging out Heights for third due to their season sweep over the Thunderbirds.

The 2026 UKC softball season highlighted the range of strengths and approaches across the conference, with each program contributing to a competitive landscape. Basehor-Linwood set the pace once again, retaining the conference title with a 15–1 record and a dominant run differential. As teams look ahead to next season, they will aim to close the gap and challenge Basehor-Linwood’s continued hold on the top spot.

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UKC Girls Swimming Champions

The Lansing Lions are the 2026 Girls Swimming Champions of the United Kansas Conference!

The 2026 UKC Girls Swimming Championship was held on Tuesday, May 12th and hosted by Lansing.

Swimmer of the Year: Elisabeth Howell | Leavenworth

Coaches of the Year: David Bresser | Lansing & Melissa Knapp | De Soto

Team Results
  1. Lansing: 382
  2. Basehor-Linwood: 174
  3. De Soto: 164
  4. Piper: 152
  5. Leavenworth: 132
  6. Seaman: 97
  7. Shawnee Heights: 86
  8. Turner: 43
  9. Topeka West: 2

UKC GIRLS SWIMMING COMPLETE RESULTS

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UKC Boys Tennis Champions

The Seaman Vikings are the 2026 Boys Tennis Champions of the United Kansas Conference!

The 2026 UKC Boys Tennis Championship was held on Thursday, May 7th at the Kossover Tennis Complex in Topeka.

Team Results

  1. Seaman: 67
  2. Piper: 62
  3. Topeka West: 54
  4. Basehor-Linwood: 38
  5. De Soto: 37
  6. Leavenworth: 34
  7. Shawnee Heights: 24
  8. Lansing: 10

Singles Champion: Blake Taylor | Piper

Doubles Champion: Johnny Vogel/Baird Greenamyer | Piper

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UKC Boys Golf Champions

The De Soto Wildcats are the 2026 Boys Golf Champions of the United Kansas Conference!

The 2026 UKC Boys Golf Championship was held on Monday, May 11th at Painted Hills Golf Club in Kansas City and hosted by Turner High School.

Team Results
  1. De Soto: 280
  2. Seaman: 321
  3. Basehor-Linwood: 323
  4. Piper: 327
  5. Shawnee Heights: 338
  6. Leavenworth: 343
  7. Topeka West: 349
  8. Turner: 362
  9. Lansing: 385

Player of the Year: Max Trevino | Leavenworth

Coach of the Year: Tod Hessong | De Soto

Individual Results – All Conference Teams
1st Team School Score
Max Trevino Leavenworth 64
Noah Kisner De Soto 68
Will Beach De Soto 69
Evan Michalski Seaman 71
Hunter Hedberg De Soto 71
Blake Lininger De Soto 72
2nd Team School Score
TJ Spurlock De Soto 74
John Ward Basehor-Linwood 74
Christopher Lane Piper 78
James Gorter Basehor-Linwood 79
Jackson Dissmeyer Piper 80
Jordan Burghart Seaman 81
Honorable Mention School Score
Keaton Hornbaker Shawnee Heights 81
Blaze Schultz Topeka West 82
Brody Augustine De Soto 83
Hunter Gerhardt Seaman 83
Corrin Eikenbary Piper 83
Tyler Davids Basehor-Linwood 84

UKC BOYS GOLF COMPLETE RESULTS

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