After 25 years as BV head coach, Steve Rampy accepts Pittsburg State job

December 19, 2009

Head football Coach Steve Rampy announced today that he will not return to coach and teach at Blue Valley next semester. Instead, he will be the offensive coordinator at Pittsburg State University next year. Rampy completed 25 years as the team’s head coach, and was an assistant coach for four... Read more »

Blue Valley Shootout championship game statistics

December 14, 2009

The boys varsity basketball team lost to Sumner Academy Saturday night 59-44. The Tigers took seccond place in the tournament. The team’s leading scorers were: Junior Alex Newell: 11 Junior Hayden Murray: 7 Senior Connor Janes: 7 Junior Paul DeBey Jr.: 6

Tigers take DeSoto game 57-47, "cheer-off" surprises fans

December 12, 2009

The BV varsity boys basketball team defeated the DeSoto Wildcats 57-47 Friday night. Fans supported the team by dressing in pirate attire. The BV starters were juniors Hayden Murray, Steven Stinson, Alex Newell and Paul DeBey Jr. and senior Anthony Abenoja. The first quarter ended with a 10-10 tie after... Read more »

Tiger Wood's personal life doesn't affect his athleticism

December 11, 2009

So. He’s the best golfer we’re likely to ever see. He’s provided some of the most exhilarating sports moments with those long-range putts followed by those signature fist pumps. Within the past few weeks he’s crashed his car into a fire hydrant in the wee hours of the morning... Read more »

Power outage cuts school day short

December 7, 2009

Photo by Jill Chittum. Due to an electricity shortage, school was released early. Power went out in the middle of second hour and had not been restored. At 9:33 on Monday morning the administrators sent out an email informing parents about the power outage. They were working with KCPL to figure out... Read more »

Photo: Girl's Basketball

December 4, 2009

Photo by Jackie Lippert. Taylor Popp fights for the tip off at the basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 3 against Olathe East.

Girls basketball team takes win over Olathe East

December 4, 2009

The girls basketball team uprooted a strong Olathe East team 50-38 Thurs. night in front of a packed house in the BV gym. With several minutes played at a 10-point deficit, the team found consistency in their shots and defense before getting the win. Senior Lauren Wormington held the spotlight on the... Read more »

Della Lamb toy drive continues through Dec. 9

December 4, 2009

The football team will start collecting presents for the Della Lamb Charter School. The Della Lamb elementary school is located in the Kansas City area and seeks to educate low-income, at risk, and disadvantaged children. Contributors will receive one hour of community service for each present brought... Read more »

FEA Loose Change Drive

December 4, 2009

Future Educators of America(FEA) is sponsoring ‘Loose Change to Loosen Chains’. During the month of January, students can collect their loose change and bring it in. It will be sent to International Justice Missions, where it will be used to save slaves from all over the world. The club will... Read more »

Relay for Life update

December 4, 2009

The Relay for Life Committee is in the midst of planning the all-night event, scheduled for March 26-27. Relay for Life, which benefits the American Cancer Society, strives to remember loved ones lost to cancer and raise awareness within the community. This year, the committee hopes Relay can raise $30,000. “Relay... Read more »