Sports
Chiefs look to bulk up roster through NFL Draft
Tyren Shelley, Staff Writer
April 29, 2020
The world has been without Sports for about a month now. There is no NBA or MLB. There is absolutely nothing, but this past Thursday we had a little taste of sports again. The NFL Draft happened and all of the Coaches were at home along with the general managers and players. All of the coaches were...
Powerlifting flourishes on home turf and claims State hardware
Blake Beashore, Web Editor
April 19, 2020
On Mar. 7, Piper High School hosted the powerlifting State Championship meet. The meet featured teams from all across the state. The Piper Girls claimed a second-place finish, while the Boys finished first to claim a State Championship. One of the leaders of the boy’s team is junior Tony Cobbs. Cob...
2020-2021 cheer team announced
Megan Neal, Print Editor
April 19, 2020
Congratulations to the following that made the 2020-2021 cheer team. Taylor Sims Alyson Droppelmann Taylor Miles Phoenix Vogts Kaycee Scott Sydnee Pippert Breeze Preu Delaney Waters Aryana Deritt Charlotte Fee Mariana Terrazes Taylor Hinterlong Alana Crone ...
Administration announces upcoming move to the United Kansas Conference
Rene Evans, Staff Writer
April 16, 2020
Starting in the 2022-23 school year, the Piper Pirates will now be a part of the United Kansas Conference. This comes after being in the Frontier League for just three years. Change is believed to be necessary, due to racial incidents and long travel. “There have been too many incidents in just my time of highsch...
State Is Right Up Their Alley: Bowling competes at State
Miles Lockridge, Staff Writer
March 20, 2020
The Pirate bowling team took to the lanes one last time to compete in the KSHAA State Tournament in Wichita. “When you start doing bad, it’s hard to keep going with a good attitude. Especially early on a Saturday morning,” Warrell said. The state roster includes Braden Spak, Kyron Fergus, John W...
First Ever State Champions: Lake, Ferguson take home state titles
Rene Evans, Staff Writer
March 20, 2020
This season, the Piper Wrestling team accomplished history with two first place finishes at state. Juniors Sara Lake and Anthony Ferguson both took first place in their classes. “It means a lot to finally have state champions, but as a team it all started last year,” said junior LaJames White. “W...
The Last Hurrah: KSHSAA State Basketball Tournament cancelled after first-round due to increased spread of COVID-19
Zoey Pudenz, Staff Writer
March 13, 2020
Following the Pirates’ basketball team's first-round win against Buhler 71-52, the 2020 KSHSAA State Tournament has been canceled due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The Pirates’ are the defending state champions and went into the first round with a determined mindset. “My mindset coming into the game wa...
Back in Action: the Lady Pirates kick off the state tournament with a 63-48 victory
Miles Lockridge, Staff Writer
March 12, 2020
The reigning substate champions are back in action at the state tournament in Salina, Kansas. The Lady Pirates kicked off their state championship run with a win against Baldwin, with a final score of 63-48. The Lady Pirates have been anticipating this moment all season long. “We were ready to ...
XFL looks to create new brand of football
Miles Lockridge, Staff Writer
March 2, 2020
The XFL is a brand new football league erupting while the fire of the NFL season cools during the off-season. The XFL is not a continuation of the league of that name that ran in 2001. This new league aims to stay true to the heart of the game of football. According to the official XFL website, this...
Boys Bowling looks to strike at State
Rene Evans, Staff Writer
February 28, 2020
The boys bowling team is headed to state once again following a second-place finish at regionals. Seniors Brendyn Bard and Logan Vogel, juniors Braden Spak, Kyron Fergus and John Webb and sophomore Mason Miller will all be competing in Wichita on March 6. “Everyone had a strong performance at regionals,...
Wrestlers look towards State Championship
Rene Evans, Staff Writer
February 19, 2020
The Pirate wrestling team is looking to complete another season with a strong finish at state. Last year, the Pirates had six individuals qualify for state, which was the most in Piper History. Junior Branden Martin has been wrestling varsity since freshman year and has had a big impact on the team over...
Powerlifters shatter records and look towards State
Zoey Pudenz, Staff Writer
February 12, 2020
The powerlifting team came into the season strong with a 4th place overall win at state last season for both the men and women’s teams. An average powerlifting tournament takes place throughout the entire day and lifters lift against those in the same weight class. Lifters acquire three attempts...
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