Boys soccer team wins in semi-finals, moves on to state game

Jansen Hess, Staff Writer
November 5, 2011

“I believe that we will win. I believe that we will win. I believe that we will win.” The Kansas City Sporting slogan was the first cheer chanted at the KSHAA Boy’s Soccer State Semi-Final on Friday Oct. 4, which took place at Piper High School. The Tigers proved victorious against the Wichita-Kapuan... Read more »

Blue Valley Tigers Beat Gardner and Win District Crown

October 31, 2011

BV stomps Gardner-Edgerton, 40-6

Jordan McEntee, Sports Editor
October 29, 2011

The game concluded with the student section cheering, “State! State! State!” after the 40-6 win over the Trailblazers of Gardner-Edgerton High School. The Tigers went up early with a throw from senior Kyle Zimmerman to junior Andrew Reinkemeyer with 4:40 left in the first quarter. BV started their... Read more »

New girls bowling team starts at BV

Jordan McEntee, Sports Editor
October 27, 2011

The extensive list of sports and activities at BV has a new addition — girls bowling. Art teacher Mark Mosier, who sponsored the bowling club a few years ago, will coach BV’s first bowling team. “Three or four years ago, we had a bowling club at BV,” he said. “On Tuesdays and Thursdays we would... Read more »

Athletic director plans to retire after school year, pursue hobbies

Jordan McEntee, Sports Editor
October 27, 2011

He stands on the sidelines with his arms folded across his chest. The team makes a good play. He smiles and claps. The athletes know he’s there supporting them. He always is. Athletic director Bob Whitehead has been at BV for 25 years and plans to retire after this school year. Whitehead taught history... Read more »

Fantasy football provides outlet for sports enthusiasts

Odi Opole, Entertainment Editor
October 27, 2011

Quarterback, running back, receivers, tight ends and, of course, the defensive line. During the season, those positions are watched closely. Stats are constantly collected and analyzed because they can be used to determine whether or not each player will remain on his original team. Long passing, rush... Read more »

Super Fans Q and A

Jansen Hess, Staff Writer
October 27, 2011

What does it take to be a super fan? Super fan senior Brady Buescher: “It’s takes an unparalleled level of dedication and lots of, of…” Super fan senior Taylor Walter: “…Lots of time to seek out outfits.” Yeah, what’s up with your outfits? BB: “I’ve worn a gorilla [costume].... Read more »

BV suffers first loss of season against Pittsburg Dragons

Hailey McEntee, Staff Writer
October 23, 2011

The Tiny Tigerettes released their pink balloons into the air and the game was underway. The crowd was full of fans wearing their pink-out attire. The game began with a quick touchdown by the Purple Dragons three minutes into the game. One minute later, Pittsburg scored another touchdown, advancing their... Read more »

Tigers continue undefeated streak with 14-0 win over STA

Jordan McEntee, Sports Editor
October 17, 2011

The Tiger football team took the initiative early against the Saints of Saint Thomas Aquinas. With 8:17 left in the first quarter, senior Kyle Zimmerman threw a touchdown pass to senior Sean Skaggs, making the score 7-0. With about 4 minutes left in the first quarter senior Matt Floyd ran the ball in... Read more »

Tigers pull out 14-13 win over BVNW Huskies

Jordan McEntee, Sports Editor
October 6, 2011

The location might have been the same as their face-off with BV North last Friday, but tonight’s match-up against the Huskies of BV Northwest was a completely different game. BV got off to a slow start, unlike their last few high-scoring games. The first quarter had little action and ended with zeros... Read more »