Tigers fall to Olathe North in final seconds of sub-state game

November 23, 2009

Senior Anthony Abenoja sits on the ground after Friday’s sub-state loss to North. Photo by Jackie Lippert. With 14 seconds left in the game, the Blue Valley sideline was silent. The team, locked in arms and kneeling, knew this was the defining play. They were up 14-13, but the Olathe North Eagles... Read more »

Clubs for Change holds raffle in cafeteria to raise money for homeless

November 19, 2009

Photo by Emma Mosier. Everyday at lunch this week, Clubs for Change will be raffling off items to help fight homelessness and poverty in Johnson County. Suggested donations are $1 for one ticket, $2 for three tickets and $3 for five tickets. The raffle prizes are from Buffalo Wild Wings, Vera Bradley,... Read more »

My Voice: Royals fan thrilled with Greinke's AL Cy Young

November 18, 2009

Tuesday was a highlight for Kansas City Royals fans, who proudly stand behind Zack Grienke as the AL Cy Young recipient. While it may seem like we’re light years away from winning a World Series, or even a pennant for that matter, we can at least say we have one legitimate, superstar player. Greinke... Read more »

Senior signs with Alabama

November 17, 2009

Senior Sarah DeMeo gathered with her friends and family on Monday, Nov. 16, in the senior lunchroom to sign with the University of Alabama for gymnastics. DeMeo will compete one more season with the Eagles gymnastics team before her freshman year of college. DeMeo said she thinks Alabama is the right... Read more »

Journalism students receive honors in 7 categories; Tiger Print takes 9th in Best of Show at national convention

November 16, 2009

Ten BV journalism students attended the National Fall High School Journalism Convention in Washington, D.C., from Nov. 10-15, with seven of them receiving honors in JEA Write-Off Contests. The Tiger Print was a finalist for the Pacemaker Award, and received 9th place in the Best in Show contest. Three... Read more »

Players sign to play college baseball

November 16, 2009

On Friday Nov. 13, seniors Ryne Stanek, Kyle Brady and Taylor Drake pose with their parents while signing to play college baseball. Stanek signed with the University of Arkansas, Drake with McNeese State University and Brady with Northwest Missouri State University. Photo by Haley Hickman.

Chess club experiences success at tournament

November 15, 2009

BV took third place overall at the annual Blue Valley Chess Classic on Saturday Nov. 7. More than one hundred chess players competed in the tournament ranging in three categories: K-3, K-6, and K-12. Senior Henry Chan placed 19th, sophomore Spencer Ho placed 21st, and junior Jennifer Lester placed 25th.... Read more »

Tiger Band Takes Road Trip to St. Louis

November 13, 2009

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Blue Valley High Extends Season By Beating Shawnee Mission West In Playoff

November 13, 2009

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Blue Valley Frosh Football Team Finishes Season Undefeated,9-0

November 13, 2009

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