May 18, 2012

SH sports swings into action with tennis

A JV tennis match versus St. James Academy officially kicks off the spring sports season March 19 for Spring Hill High School. Coach Darrin May returns and has been busy preparing his squad for the dual meet. The JV team also has a dual versus Baldwin, March 22. On the soccer field, Coach Susan Putnam [...]

Smith competes in metro wrestling classic

Spring Hill senior Taylor Smith recently finished his high school wrestling career with an impressive performance at the Kansas vs. Missouri Metro Classic dual at Kansas City Kansas Junior College on Feb. 28. Smith lost a close 4-3 decision to Kyle Montalto of Blue Springs South in the 113 pound division. Spring Hill High School [...]

Broncos lose regular season finale

Derek Bybee fired in 26 points but it wasn’t enough as the Spring Hill Bronco boys basketball team dropped a 72-55 decision to Ottawa at home, Feb. 23. Spring Hill trailed 17-12 after one quarter but fell behind 38-23 by halftime. Ottawa sealed the verdict with an additional 32 second-half points. Besides Bybee, Matt Smith [...]

Four SH Bronco wrestlers qualify for state

Four Broncos will make the trip to the 4A state wrestling meet by virtue of posting qualifying marks at a 4A regional in Spring Hill, Feb. 17-18. Corey Spader (120), Blake Hampton (170), Coby Morris (195), and Chris Terrazas (heavyweight), will compete in the 4A state meet at the Bi-Centennial Center in Salina, Feb. 24-25. [...]

Bybee leads Broncos past Louisburg

Derek Bybee fired in 19 points and Cole Lillich added 16 leading the Spring Hill Broncos to a big 65-55 win at Louisburg on Feb. 17. “Austin Miller wasn’t able to participate and in his absence we had some younger kids really step up,” said coach Rick O’Neil. “I was real pleased with our overall [...]

Bronco matmen impressive at Blue Valley JV invitational

The Bronco JV wrestlers turned in an impressive effort at the 25-team Blue Valley Invitational on Feb. 4. At 106 pounds, Cody Slyter brought back a fourth-place finish while Josh Powers finished first in the 120-pound ‘B’ division. At 126 pounds, two Broncos competed in the championship match. Schuylar Duncan out-dualed teammate Brad Smith to [...]

Late basket lifts Broncos to win over Baldwin

Cole Lillich’s last second lay-up proved to be the difference as the Broncos escaped with a hard-earned 58-56 win at home versus Baldwin, Jan. 13. Lillich’s lay-up sealed the verdict and brought to a close an exciting see-saw game. “Both teams played hard and it was an exciting game to watch,” said Coach Rick O’Neil. [...]

SH Bronco matmen dual Holton, BVSW

The Spring Hill Bronco varsity wrestlers showed marked improvement in dual matches versus Blue Valley Southwest and Holton last week. “We lost a couple of close matches but made a lot of improvement,” said coach Tucker Woofter. “The kids competed real well and are making good progress. I was real pleased with our effort.” Spring [...]

Bronco boys win big in non-conference game

Matt Smith scored 15 points and Derek Bybee added 14 points leading the Spring Hill boys basketball team to a big 74-41 non-conference win at home versus Atchison on Dec. 20. Spring Hill jumped to a 17-10 first-quarter lead and went up 47-16 by halftime. The Broncos added 27 second-half points to seal the win. [...]

Bronco wrestlers 4th at Eudora Invitational

Coby Morris’ second-place finish at 195 pounds highlighted the Broncos’ effort at the Eudora Invitational on Dec. 10. All told, Spring Hill had 194 points and finished fourth in a very competitive 24-team field. “Overall, I was pleased with our effort,” said coach Tucker Woofter. “The kids learned a lot and improved. We are excited [...]