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Three athletes commit on National Signing Day

Three athletes commit on National Signing Day

November 11, 2020

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NFL taking precautions with COVID-19

Ethan Walker November 4, 2020

This year’s NFL season is one that will not be forgotten, one where some teams won’t even allow fans at the games. Over 15 games have already been postponed to later dates, and that number is only...

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New atmosphere for the NBA Finals

Alex Ivanuska, Sports Editor November 4, 2020

History was made as the Miami Heat took on the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2020 NBA Finals. This Finals, unlike any other we have seen, took place in the NBA Bubble in Orlando. The Lakers being the heavy...

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Los Angeles Lakers defeat Miami Heat Oct. 11 in the 74th NBA Finals.

Los Angeles Lakers clinch 17th NBA Championship Title

Alex Ivanuska, Sports Editor October 28, 2020

History in the making as the Miami Heat took on the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2020 NBA Finals. These Finals, unlike any other, took place in the NBA Bubble in Orlando. The Lakers being the heavy favorites...

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Junior Raven Corlee gets ready to set against Tonganoxie.

School growth results in 5A switch

Madi Welker October 22, 2020

After over 20 years of being 4A, all athletics excluding football will be moving up to 5A this year.  In the past several years, the district’s population has increased due to the number of jobs nearby.  “This...

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The NFL Draft took place from Thursday, April 23 to Saturday April 25.

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...

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The Pirate Powerlifting team after a meet.

Powerlifting flourishes on home turf and claims State hardware

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief 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...

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2020-2021 cheer team announced

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...

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Piper High School will be joining the United Kansas Conference to start the 2022 school year.

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,...

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Senior Brendyn Bard slings his ball down the lane, heading for another strike.

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...

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Junior Sara Lake declared the winner against Basehor on Janurary 18, 2020. Lake finished the season undefeated.

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...

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Hoping to advance their lead, junior Tamar Bates goes up for a jump shot. Bates nearly fouled out of the game with four fouls in the fourth quarter.

The Last Hurrah: KSHSAA State Basketball Tournament cancelled after first-round due to increased spread of COVID-19

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief 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...

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